Q: I have a number of variegated hostas in my garden. They have been planted for a number of years but suddenly this year three of them have produced green leaves - not at the beginning but as summer ...

A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other seating area. Alternatively if you learn how to grow hostas in the ground their heart-shaped leaves will add structure, ...

Anyone with a shady spot to fill can attest to the value of hostas. They’ll happily grow where other plants fail. To ensure ...

You probably know that hostas are the ideal plant for those shady spots in your garden. They're prized for their gorgeous large leaves that come in all manner of shapes, sizes, and colors to brighten ...

My variegated (green and white) hostas are beginning to turn all green. How can I prevent this? I like the green AND white. Green-and-white hostas in Viriginia Beach, Virginia. Variegated hostas are ...

Hostas are native to Japan, China, and Korea, where they grow in moist woodlands, open grasslands, and along stream banks and rivers. A foliage plant with summer and fall bloom, other common names ...

What: “Patriot” is one of the most popular and striking hostas of all time. The gleaming white leaf edges and rich green centers cannot be matched. Not only is the variegated foliage fantastic, but ...

A problem many gardeners face is what to plant in a shady area. Perhaps no plant brightens a shade garden more than the hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The ...

Gardeners that have areas with abundant shelter from bright sunshine enjoy being able to landscape with plants that thrive in shade. Hostas (Hosta spp.) are among the group of plants known as shade ...

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 ...

Slugs and snails view hostas as an invitation to the buffet table. Thick-leaved hostas are more resilient, but damage can still occur. Fortunately, there are some simple precautions you can take to ...