Hostas are wonderful additions to the garden and easy to grow – as long as you keep slugs and snails at bay who love to nibble on their leaves. A popular ground cover plant that thrives in shade, they ...

It's important to divide hostas so they stay healthy and don't overcrowd other plants. Divide hostas in the spring or early autumn. Simply dig up the plant, shake off the soil, then cut the clump into ...

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 ...

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 ...

The hosta is a fantastic foliage plant, adding texture and color to your yard with its beautiful leaves and summer flowers. However, like many perennials, hostas need to be divided every three to five ...

I had this grand plan to split 20 overgrown hostas and daylilies growing in my yard and replant them along the back fence line. Then while I was splitting the plants, my plan was to also dig the ...

While a hosta does not need to be divided, the best time is at spring emergence. If divided later, the new plant may not have the best form during its first year. Sagae hosta is shown at the Kandiyohi ...

Q • I have several hosta plants that have grown large and crowded over the years. I have heard that they can be dug and divided and wonder if this is the time to do so. Any time in early spring is the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have several hosta plants that have grown large and crowded over the years. I have heard that they can be dug and divided ...

Bring these luscious plants back to life. Nothing is worse than when springtime arrives and your beloved plants fail to return. For some plants, this is a common situation that gardeners face. It can ...