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 ...

Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter helps reduce pests and diseases in spring. After a hard freeze kills the ...

This will discourage overwintering pests, like slugs, and help promote healthy growth. Use a clean pair of bypass pruners, and cut the stems to about 2 inches above the soil. Pruning is an important ...

The hosta is a fantastic foliage plant, adding texture and color to your yard with its beautiful leaves and summer flowers. However, like many perennials, hostas need to be divided every three to five ...

Q: When is the best time of year to dig up and move my variegated hostas? They were originally planted under a maple tree, but the maple died and I temporarily moved the hostas while we removed 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.

Hostas (Hosta spp.), prized for their lush foliage and ability to brighten up a shady garden, are a plant you may want to consider adding to your landscape this fall. Although spring is another ...

Spring is usually considered the best time to divide perennials, but there are some that should be divided only in the fall and others that can be divided either spring or fall, according to Kari ...