Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hosta with purple flower spikes growing in a concrete container - Artem Stepanov/Getty Images Hostas (Hosta spp.), with 22 species ...

Q: I have recently moved house and have acquired a small courtyard that doesn't get much sunshine. I have heard that hostas are well-suited to shade, so would like to grow some in pots to add color ...

I bought a half-dozen hostas last spring. I planted three, but never got around to planting the other three. The ones left in pots all summer were prettier than the planted ones. May I grow them in ...

Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...

When you don’t want the bother of replacing bedding plants every season, hostas are an excellent choice for all-year-round tubs. They look cool and sophisticated, with showy foliage and some flowers.

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 ...

Marcia and I were privileged to tour Sebright Gardens, one of this year's presenters at Plant Nerd Night, with its tireless owners, Thomas Johnson and Kirk Hansen. Even in the middle of January, there ...

In fall, cut back hosta leaves, clear debris, and mulch crowns with pine needles for winter protection. Divide plants at least 30 days before frost, or overwinter divisions indoors if you’re late. For ...

If you cringe every time you look at your crowded hostas, don't despair. You can move or divide hostas during even the hottest months of summer if you take a little extra care, but dividing them when ...