Hosta plants are popular for being lush, low maintenance and cold tolerant. When it gets too cold, take these few extra ...

Who doesn’t love hostas? This herbaceous perennial with its lush foliage is versatile, adaptable, requires little maintenance and is a favorite of every shade gardener. But this native of Asia, also ...

African hosta (Ledebouria petiolate) is a native of Southern and Eastern Africa that performs very well in the Victoria area. Also known as “false” hosta, it is not a hosta at all but shares many of ...

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to ...

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 ...

Shadowland Coast to Coast hosta's chartreuse foliage pairs well with various caladiums, especially those with red hues. Heart to Heart Hot Flash and Fast Flash caladiums offer vibrant red foliage, ...

With their rich color and lush foliage, shade-loving hostas provide a densely mounded form and a tropical fashion normally nonexistent in High Desert landscapes. Frost-hardy and resilient, these ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...

Pulling, hoeing or smothering all weeds in your garden during the spring months will make a huge difference over the summer.

Is it really necessary to have the soil tested for my garden? When is the best time? Soil testing should be done every three to four years and is important in order to gain information about the ...

Q: My hostas get holes in them every year. Do you know why? – Dee V. A: Although grasshoppers were a plague this summer, shredding leaves in many gardens, flowers, and fields, the damage to your hosta ...