Q: I have recently moved house and have acquired a small courtyard that doesn't get much sunshine. I have heard that hostas are well-suited to shade, so would like to grow some in pots to add color ...

Hostas are reliable perennials with beautiful foliage—and they're very easy to grow. As a result, these plants are very popular; since they thrive in the shade, they're perfect for the parts of your ...

While hostas can be planted in any season, planting hostas in spring or fall gives them time to establish roots. Here's how and when to plant them in your shade garden.

Hostas benefit from division every few years to keep them healthy and reach their full potential. Here's which time of year ...

Hosta plants are hands-down the most popular plant for shade gardens. But there’s a viral disease that can cause serious problems for hostas. And if you have a shady area in your yard, you may want to ...

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 ...

Hostas are becoming more and more popular by the year, but they don't bloom in the spring. To balance your garden out ...

You don't need a green thumb or a lot of sun to grow hostas. "(They are) one of the easiest perennials to grow in the shade or partial shade," said Tennessee master gardener Michael Payne. Happy ...

That popular foundation of a shade garden, the hosta (Hosta spp.), is a beloved perennial due to its diverse green foliage and thick coverage. With over 3,000 varieties to choose from, you may have ...

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to ...

Many Minnesotans have hostas in their yards but there’s a virus that can infect them. Home and Garden expert Larry Pfarr explains how to prevent that and has composting tips in this week’s Get Growing ...

So versatile and ubiquitous are hostas that I have yet to visit a garden that doesn’t have at least one whether left by a previous gardener or selected by the present one. Hostas certainly are ...