'Planning my shady border now and have a few of these on the list,' said one gardener.

Hostas are becoming more and more popular by the year, but they don't bloom in the spring. To balance your garden out ...

Hostas are a summer mainstay, decorating flowerbeds with large, lush leaves, and thriving in partial sun or shade. It's no wonder these plants are a favorite among expert and amateur gardeners alike.

Container gardening changes what hostas need to stay healthy. Understanding how conditions differ in pots helps keep those ...

While hostas can be planted in any season, planting hostas in spring or fall gives them time to establish roots. Here's how and when to plant them in your shade garden.

Hostas benefit from division every few years to keep them healthy and reach their full potential. Here's which time of year ...

To snip or not to snip? That is the late-summer dilemma shade gardeners dread. I’m talking hosta flowers. It’s not fair, is it? The hostas have spent all summer playing second fiddle to other ...

When it comes to growing hostas, Tom Lakowske might serve as inspiration — or perhaps as a cautionary tale. “I saw one at a nursery and picked it up and brought it home and planted it. And that ...

Q.: I am planting hostas next to my garage because it does not get enough sun to grow flowers. I read that mulch would help keep down weeds and moisture in. Question: Do I spread the mulch (I bought ...

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 ...

A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other seating area. Alternatively if you learn how to grow hostas in the ground their heart-shaped leaves will add structure, ...