Hostas are reliable perennials with beautiful foliage—and they're very easy to grow. As a result, these plants are very popular; since they thrive in the shade, they're perfect for the parts of your ...

While hostas can be planted in any season, planting hostas in spring or fall gives them time to establish roots. Here's how and when to plant them in your shade garden.

Hostas are popular perennial plants that are grown for their stunning foliage and upright flowers. In addition to being beautiful to look at, hostas are also an effective, natural weed-suppressant.

Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.

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, ...

'Planning my shady border now and have a few of these on the list,' said one gardener.

As recently as 50 years ago, hostas were a gardening cliché across much of the United States. Having exploded in popularity in the West, the Asian-native plants were featured in landscapes almost ...

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 ...

Hostas are a very low-maintenance perennial that you can grow in the shade. They require well-draining soil, but only need minimal fertilizing. Make sure to be patient when growing these plants, and ...