Find out when to cut back hostas and how to help these plants overwinter well. When leaves on trees start showing fall colors, hostas also start turning vibrant yellow, soft orange, and muted brown.

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 ...

I just planted hosta ‘Francee.’ When all the flowers are gone, do I cut the shoots back and how far? Deadheading your hosta will improve its appearance. Clip off the flower stems near the base of the ...

Hostas are some of the easiest perennial plants to divide, and this task is something you'll want to do periodically to keep them healthy and lush. An almost perfect shade plant, they do appreciate ...

Have you ever thought about how many variations there are of hostas? Hosta comes in shades of buttery-yellow, gun-metal grey, almost blue and so many shades of green. The leaves can have an appealing ...

My annual look at what's new for the coming gardening season is here. Beginning today and continuing into January, I'll explore the boldest new plants and the hottest trends. Kicking off the series is ...