Hostas like shady spots, needs lots of water, and are at risk of being eaten by slugs. Does that mean container planting is ...

With a bit more effort and close monitoring of your plant's needs and health, you can easily grow hostas in containers instead of your garden beds.

Before the days shorten and frost covers your lawn, there’s still time to get plants like hostas in the ground. While hostas ...

Key Points 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 ...

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 ...

You can prune hostas to remove dead leaves and spent flowers anytime to keep them looking their best. For a full cut, wait ...

In March, many of us are well underway in planning our vegetable gardens. Even if you do not have room for a large, in-ground garden, you can add space to grow edibles by using raised beds or ...

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 ...