Learn the essential winter care steps to protect your hostas, prevent damage and encourage strong, healthy growth when spring ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pruning plants in the fall doesn’t just keep your garden looking neat. It also wards off disease and pests while giving perennials a head start on healthy growth for the spring. Some plants, like ...