Cut back hostas in late fall when the leaves are brown to prevent diseases and pests. Use garden pruners to cut the foliage to about two centimeters above the ground. Avoid overpruning as hostas need ...

Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

Here’s what to know about how and when to prune hostas. Keep your shade-loving hostas happy all year with proper pruning that will give you stronger, healthier plants. Pruning faded leaves anytime ...

These versatile, low-maintenance hardy perennials, famed for their beautiful foliage, add a lush touch to a garden, patio or balcony. There's a diverse range of shapes and sizes, and they come in a ...

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 ...

Q: Should hostas be cut back now, or in the spring? Also, our hydrangea plant only had one blossom this year, and we were told it was because we cut it back last fall. – Ray Brown, Enderlin, N.D. A: ...

Hostas are lovely, easy-to-grow perennial plants that make so many yards look fresh and beautiful. They are both stunning in their variety but curiously nearly invisible due to their ubiquity. One of ...

Dear Helen: We have begun planning for a cut-flower section of our garden to plant in the spring. The sunny parts of the area are easy to select flowers for, but we are wondering what to plant in the ...

As trees change colors in autumn, so do hostas, adding to your garden’s beautiful fall colors. And while these yellow leaves can be beautiful, you may be ready to trim them for aesthetic reasons.