Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter helps reduce pests and diseases in spring. After a hard freeze kills the ...

Hostas don't need much more than an annual pruning. Find out when and how to accomplish this task so that it's most ...

Fall pruning for hostas isn’t required, but it can tidy beds and reduce pests. Experts share when and how to trim for healthier plants before winter hits.

After flourishing through spring and summer, you might wonder if your hostas are in need of a boost, but fertilizing this way may affect their natural cycle.

Fall is the best time to divide perennial plants that flower in the spring or summer months. Discover the benefits of plant division and which plants respond well to regular division.

Q–What has happened to my hostas? I’m used to slug damage, but the leaves now are browned and spotted. Any ideas? A–This is the time of year when hostas can come down with a variety of problems, in ...

Curly Fries, the 2016 Hosta of the Year, is a popular mini-hosta with narrow ruffled golden leaves. Susanne Darnell Special to The Commercial Appeal With 6,000 named varieties, the world of hostas can ...

Q: I have a gorgeous hosta planting, within a larger installation by Joanne Kostecky Garden Design. The outer hostas had much breakage. We had more squirrels in 2016. I think the damage is from them ...

With a bit more effort and close monitoring of your plant's needs and health, you can easily grow hostas in containers instead of your garden beds.