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 ...

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 ...

A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other seating area. Alternatively if you learn how to grow hostas in the ground their heart-shaped leaves will add structure, ...

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 ...

Hostas are hardy plants, but that doesn't mean they're not susceptible to frost damage. Here are some signs you should look ...

Gardening experts agree you should cut back hostas in late fall, just after the season’s first hard frosts. At this point, the leaves are turning yellow or brown and look limp. Cutting them back at ...

I had this grand plan to split 20 overgrown hostas and daylilies growing in my yard and replant them along the back fence line. Then while I was splitting the plants, my plan was to also dig the ...

He cuts out the bottom of the pot so that drainage is not affected, but keeps the size of the roots smaller, which keeps the plant smaller. And although hostas don't spread by runners the way bee balm ...