Q: I have recently moved house and have acquired a small courtyard that doesn't get much sunshine. I have heard that hostas are well-suited to shade, so would like to grow some in pots to add color ...

Hostas are reliable perennials with beautiful foliage—and they're very easy to grow. As a result, these plants are very popular; since they thrive in the shade, they're perfect for the parts of your ...

Hostas benefit from division every few years to keep them healthy and reach their full potential. Here's which time of year is best to do this.

While hostas can be planted in any season, planting hostas in spring or fall gives them time to establish roots. Here's how and when to plant them in your shade garden.

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 ...

You don't need a green thumb or a lot of sun to grow hostas. "(They are) one of the easiest perennials to grow in the shade or partial shade," said Tennessee master gardener Michael Payne. Happy ...

Anyone with a shady spot to fill can attest to the value of hostas. They’ll happily grow where other plants fail, establishing themselves as the most widely grown ornamental perennial in the United ...

Available in a wide range of shades and sizes, hostas are best known for the luxuriant foliage they bring to shady spots in gardens — but they also bloom with beautiful, fragrant flowers. Certain ...

Hostas are becoming more and more popular by the year, but they don't bloom in the spring. To balance your garden out ...

Vistas of green and marine-blue hostas sweep the landscape, a reminder of how one plant can take on multiple forms. Some have grasshopper-green leaves, pointed at the tips to shed rain; others look as ...