Hostas are a gardener's go-to plant for a shade garden with good reason: They are hardy, perennial, foliage plants easy to establish and maintain, but they aren't evergreen. Leaves die back, usually ...

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 ...

Find out when to cut back hostas and how to help these plants overwinter well. When leaves on trees start showing fall colors, hostas also start turning vibrant yellow, soft orange, and muted brown.

Want your hostas to survive winter? Don't skip this simple gardening task. Cut back hostas after the first hard frost to protect next season’s growth and avoid disrupting the plant’s natural energy ...

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, ...