Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...

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 ...

Q: I have lots of new hostas in my courtyard garden. Some are growing in containers, and others are planted at the front of a small border. Recently, a few of the plants have started to turn yellow.

Almost everyone in Georgia can identify a hosta in the spring and summer. These prized perennial plants are beloved for their size, colors and tolerance of shade in the garden. Though they send up ...

Pulling, hoeing or smothering all weeds in your garden during the spring months will make a huge difference over the summer.

Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

Diane McGee stands among hosta plants in her shade garden Monday, July 27, 2015 in Flower Mound, Texas. (G.J. McCarthy/The Dallas Morning News) Photos by G.J. McCarthy - The Dallas Morning News Diane ...

Q: We had a rather strong line of storms go through our area accompanied by nickel-sized hail for about 20 minutes or so. Most plants survived surprisingly well, although there were lots of leaf parts ...

African hosta (Ledebouria petiolate) is a native of Southern and Eastern Africa that performs very well in the Victoria area. Also known as “false” hosta, it is not a hosta at all but shares many of ...

Hostas are big and beautiful shade-loving perennials. They love humidity, making them great plants in regions prone to humid summers. But as much as we love a hosta garden, so do deer since they love ...