Hosta plants are popular for being lush, low maintenance and cold tolerant. When it gets too cold, take these few extra ...

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, ...

Almost everyone in Georgia can identify a hosta in the spring and summer. These prized perennial plants are beloved for their size, colors and tolerance of shade in the garden. Though they send up ...

Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

Gordy Oslund is a botanical version of Mr. Goodwrench. He raises plants that do well in problem growing areas, particularly areas that are sun-deprived. Most of the perennials in his figurative tool ...

African hosta (Ledebouria petiolate) is a native of Southern and Eastern Africa that performs very well in the Victoria area. Also known as “false” hosta, it is not a hosta at all but shares many of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add hostas to the list of plants you may have your yard that serve double duty as both edible and ornamental. The entire plant can be eaten — from the young shoots that emerge from the ground in early ...

Pruning hostas in the fall isn’t required but helps tidy beds and reduce pests, though it removes winter cover. If you skip fall, prune in spring before new growth—hostas tolerate either approach.

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 ...

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, ...