Hostas are a gardener's go-to plant for a shade garden with good reason: They are hardy, perennial, foliage plants easy to establish and maintain, but they aren't evergreen. Leaves die back, usually ...

Dividing hostas doesn’t need to be done annually. Signs that a hosta needs dividing are leaves that are smaller than they ...

In fact, a large hosta clump can be divided into several new plants with nothing more than a spade and a good attitude. This is reassuring for those who want an abundance of hostas but can't afford to ...

These beautiful perennials can brighten the shady spaces in your yard or garden. Hostas are a very low-maintenance perennial that you can grow in the shade. They require well-draining soil, but only ...

My largest hosta is probably Hosta Montana, “Stephen Parish” from Cider Hill Gardens in Windsor, VT (www.ciderhillgardens.com). It stands 3 feet tall in a clump five wide — even though I divided it in ...

Hostas are typically easy to grow and care for, but you'll want to pay special attention to your watering habits to ensure these plants thrive in your garden.

I bought a half-dozen hostas last spring. I planted three, but never got around to planting the other three. The ones left in pots all summer were prettier than the planted ones. May I grow them in ...