Many gardeners divide hosta plants in the spring, ahead of their beautiful summer blooms. But there are also some added benefits of dividing them in autumn.

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 ...

Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...

Dividing perennials helps rejuvenate plants, ease overcrowding, and expand your garden. While it's not for every plant, it's ...

Key Points Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots.In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy.Always ...

Dividing herbaceous perennials in the fall is an easy way to create new plants for your garden. A herbaceous perennial overwinters as a fleshy underground mass that can be cut into smaller pieces to ...

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 ...

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 be frustrating trying to understand why ...

Do you know why the flower went to the dentist? It needed a root canal. Flowers don’t need dentists, of course, but humans do come in handy for other flower tasks. For example, most perennials thrive ...

Close up of yellow and green wilting hosta leaves in a garden bed - Svetlyachock/Shutterstock Hostas (Hosta plantaginea) are generally easy-to-grow plants, requiring ...