These beautiful perennials can brighten the shady spaces in your yard or garden. Hostas are a very low-maintenance perennial that you can grow in the shade. They require well-draining soil, but only ...

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to ...

Hostas (Hosta spp.), prized for their lush foliage and ability to brighten up a shady garden, are a plant you may want to consider adding to your landscape this fall. Although spring is another ...

Shadowland Coast to Coast hosta's chartreuse foliage pairs well with various caladiums, especially those with red hues. Heart to Heart Hot Flash and Fast Flash caladiums offer vibrant red foliage, ...

Who doesn’t love hostas? This herbaceous perennial with its lush foliage is versatile, adaptable, requires little maintenance and is a favorite of every shade gardener. But this native of Asia, also ...

Curly Fries, the 2016 Hosta of the Year, is a popular mini-hosta with narrow ruffled golden leaves. Susanne Darnell Special to The Commercial Appeal With 6,000 named varieties, the world of hostas can ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...

With their rich color and lush foliage, shade-loving hostas provide a densely mounded form and a tropical fashion normally nonexistent in High Desert landscapes. Frost-hardy and resilient, these ...

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Is it really necessary to have the soil tested for my garden? When is the best time? Soil testing should be done every three to four years and is important in order to gain information about the ...

Q: My hostas get holes in them every year. Do you know why? – Dee V. A: Although grasshoppers were a plague this summer, shredding leaves in many gardens, flowers, and fields, the damage to your hosta ...