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 ...

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 ...

Most hostas grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, with some varieties suitable for Zone 9. Those zones include almost all ...

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 ...

Find out when to cut back hostas and how to help these plants overwinter well. 28,956 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?28,956 people played the daily ...

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 ...

Hostas are a summer mainstay, decorating flowerbeds with large, lush leaves, and thriving in partial sun or shade. It's no wonder these plants are a favorite among expert and amateur gardeners alike.

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