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Hosta is a perennial foliage plant so well-known and widely planted that many gardeners take it for granted. There are over 3000 named varieties, all of them easy to grow and very trouble-free. They ...
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The best regions to grow hostas explained

Most hostas grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, with some varieties suitable for Zone 9. Those zones include almost all ...
If you're dreaming of turning your garden into a lush oasis full of life and deep green foliage, hostas might be your new best friend. These leafy showstoppers bring texture and life to the party to ...
Hostas are hardy, but they still need love. From planting to watering, learn how to grow, care for, and protect your hostas.
Low-maintenance hosta plants have unique foliage that brings color and interest to the shadier parts of your yard. Because they’re perennials, they’ll return every year so you can enjoy them without ...
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 ...
Hostas love shade. Although some will survive in full sun, they won't really thrive, says Charlie Baier, Howard County (Iowa) Extension director. The second thing to remember is that hostas can grow ...
With little to no airborne pollen, hostas (Hosta spp.) are a great plant for allergy sufferers. They are often planted for their attractive foliage rather than for their flowers. Their flowers arc ...
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 ...
Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...