It's important to divide hostas so they stay healthy and don't overcrowd other plants. Divide hostas in the spring or early autumn. Simply dig up the plant, shake off the soil, then cut the clump into ...

The hosta is a fantastic foliage plant, adding texture and color to your yard with its beautiful leaves and summer flowers. However, like many perennials, hostas need to be divided every three to five ...

Hostas are some of the easiest perennial plants to divide, and this task is something you'll want to do periodically to keep them healthy and lush. An almost perfect shade plant, they do appreciate ...

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 late. For ...

Q • I have several hosta plants that have grown large and crowded over the years. I have heard that they can be dug and divided and wonder if this is the time to do so. Any time in early spring is the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have several hosta plants that have grown large and crowded over the years. I have heard that they can be dug and divided ...

Nothing is worse than when springtime arrives and your beloved plants fail to return. For some plants, this is a common situation that gardeners face. It can be frustrating trying to understand why ...

If you want to expand the collection of your best-performing perennials, fall is a great time to do it. Dividing perennials is a quick and easy way to get multiple new plants from one clump, and for ...