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 have been popular in gardens for decades because they’re reliable, unfussy perennials that come in every size from tiny to 8 feet across! Their colors range from chartreuse to deep blue to ...

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 ...

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A: Big, beautiful, lush hosta is a favorite plant for many gardeners in cooler climates. The usual hosta varieties prefer cold winters that induce dormancy and warm summers of moderate length. Many ...

The star of many a shade garden, hostas are adored for their diverse leaves not their blooms. "Most people grow them strictly for the foliage," said Michael Laico, president of the Greater Carolinas ...

What is it about hostas that so many gardeners love? For me it’s their ability to look more striking with every passing year with barely any work. You can plant them in poor soil, forget to water them ...

This part of June is a good time to appreciate all the perennial flowers that bloom. Visit a local show garden, and you’ll be impressed with tall and spiky delphiniums, lush hosta plants and vibrant ...