Hosta is a perennial foliage plant so well-known and widely planted that many gardeners take it for granted. There are over 3000 named varieties, all of them easy to grow and very trouble-free. They ...

Hosta breeders and hobbyists are always looking for unique leaf colors and patterns in hopes of discovering new, attractive and profitable varieties. In a cruel twist of fate, you may discover a new ...

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 ...

Hostas aren't difficult to maintain or care for, but they are prone to pests. Give them an added layer of protection by ...

Q: My hostas get holes in them every year. Do you know why? – Dee V. A: Although grasshoppers were a plague this summer, shredding leaves in many gardens, flowers, and fields, the damage to your hosta ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hostas are generally low-maintenance plants, but when cooler weather comes, removing any dead leaves is a more important step than you might think.