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, ...

Hostas have been popular in gardens for decades because they’re reliable, unfussy perennials that come in every size from tiny to 8 feet across! Their colors range from chartreuse to deep blue to ...

If hostas are newly transplanted, a layer of mulch may be added after the ground has frozen. This will insulate the soils to prevent frost heaving. Remember to remove the mulch the following spring so ...

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 ...

When it comes to growing hostas, Tom Lakowske might serve as inspiration — or perhaps as a cautionary tale. “I saw one at a nursery and picked it up and brought ...

Hostas are herbaceous perennial plants. They die back in the fall after a hard frost, but re-emerge in the spring year after year. Hostas are useful in the garden as shade-tolerant plants. Unlike many ...

The current run on hostas isn’t quite as frenzied as the 17th-century rage for tulip bulbs, but it’s impressive. Hostas are the No. 1-selling perennial in America, according to the National Perennial ...

Seattle — Hostas come in all different colors, shapes and sizes and make a perfect addition to a shady part of your Pacific Northwest garden. Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris shows New Day Northwest how ...

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