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 wonderful additions to the garden and easy to grow – as long as you keep slugs and snails at bay who love to nibble on their leaves. A popular ground cover plant that thrives in shade, they ...

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 ...

Leave hostas alone for at least three seasons for the plant to reach its full potential. It's also OK to leave them undisturbed indefinitely. If the plant starts to decline (leaves aren't as big, ...

Q: Is it too late this season to divide hostas? If so, can I divide them in the spring? A: You probably wouldn't kill them by dividing in November, but I personally wouldn't mess with them anymore ...

With fall in full swing, gardening might not be top of mind—but October is actually the perfect time to tackle a few essential tasks that will give your garden a strong start next spring. One of the ...

I spent the weekend digging up plants to get ready for the Green Girls plant swap May 31, and it reaffirmed my affection for hosta. They spread a little, but in a very contained, polite way, and wait ...

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 ...

Dear Master Gardener: I know I will need to divide my hostas in the spring. How do I do it? Answer: Since we seemed to have bypassed winter this year, gardeners are already thinking about springtime ...

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Hostas are hugely popular perennials grown for their decorative foliage. There are hostas of different sizes, leaf shapes, and colors, with shades of green, yellow, and blue, as well as decorative ...