Hostas are a very low-maintenance perennial that you can grow in the shade. They require well-draining soil, but only need minimal fertilizing. Make sure to be patient when growing these plants ...

Every garden needs some reliable plants that will thrive year after year, with minimal attention. These species are so hardy ...

Grow the biggest hosta plants in areas where they can take up space. The biggest varieties can be focal points in a bed or serve as backdrops for lower-growing plants.

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.

The star of many a shade garden, hostas are adored for their diverse leaves not their blooms. "Most people grow them strictly for the foliage," said Michael Laico, president of the Greater ...

Can I still plant hostas this late in the season? ... To ensure success when planting late, water the plants well and apply some mulch to help protect the roots during colder weather.

Hosta are tough but beautiful with varieties that range from 4 feet to 4 inches. ... Here come the white impatients for a pristine look on low-growing plants that never need dead-heading.

About 10 years ago I received a phone call from a local gardener who was distressed over a perplexing garden problem. It seems something was eating her hostas, hydrangeas, tomato plants, and even ...