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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hostas are one of those garden staples that feel almost foolproof. They're hardy, they come back year after year, and they don't seem to ask ...

What is it about hostas that make gardeners love them so much? For me it's their hardiness and low maintenance. Some of the larger varieties I planted years ago have grown to nearly the size of a ...

Hostas (Hosta spp.) are a staple in any garden. They are known for their lush foliage, ease of care, and multi-season interest. These hardy perennials thrive in shady conditions, but many grow well in ...

Hostas are one of the most popular perennials for home gardeners, offering ease of care for beginners, and an endless variety of color patterns, shapes, textures and sizes for the avid collector.

There’s always some pest or disease lurking in Frank Hunyady’s hosta collection. He takes it in stride, realizing there’s no such thing as a problem-free yard — especially when you grow 300 varieties ...

Gardeners that have areas with abundant shelter from bright sunshine enjoy being able to landscape with plants that thrive in shade. Hostas (Hosta spp.) are among the group of plants known as shade ...

Vistas of green and marine-blue hostas sweep the landscape, a reminder of how one plant can take on multiple forms. Some have grasshopper-green leaves, pointed at the tips to shed rain; others look as ...

I would like to know when is the best time of year to split my hostas. I have several in my front garden that are getting very large. I would like to divide them and put some in my back garden as well ...

The older I get, the more I like shade gardening. It has taught me some good lessons about design and plant selection – and how both can minimize maintenance to a near rarity. This year is especially ...

(File Photo / G.J. McCarthy) Question: I planted a hosta this summer. It came up and was doing well, but something ate every leaf to the mid-veins. It happened in a week's time. After noticing some ...