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

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, ...

There's something you should know about caring for hostas — you know, those low-maintenance perennials that make your garden look fuller on a budget. The little-known care tip is that you should not ...

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

Q: When is the best time of year to dig up and move my variegated hostas? They were originally planted under a maple tree, but the maple died and I temporarily moved the hostas while we removed the ...

And although hostas don't spread by runners the way bee balm or mint will, some will send up new plants near the mother plant, and planting in pots eliminates that. It also allows him to fertilize ...

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.

Many Minnesotans have hostas in their yards but there’s a virus that can infect them. Home and Garden expert Larry Pfarr explains how to prevent that and has composting tips in this week’s Get Growing ...

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 ...