"Gardeners love hostas because of the wide range of varieties available, many of which can thrive in areas where other plants may struggle," explains horticulturist Bliss Bendall. "They can provide an ...

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

'Planning my shady border now and have a few of these on the list,' said one gardener.

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

Planting in dry shade can be a challenge. Set yourself up for success by choosing these foolproof plants for shady spots.

Most gardeners pick mulch for looks, yet roses and hostas crave something richer; learn which organic layer truly feeds them and how to use it.

Two of the benefits of hostas (Hosta spp.) are their big leaves and their tolerance of partial shade or even deep shade. Those big leaves can cover lots of bare soil in areas where most plants don't ...

You know hostas? Those broad-leafed, perennial plants landscapers so often put in shady spots, or on the edges between gardens and lawns? Well, it turns out hosta shoots are edible. Really.

A few simple techniques could speed up their growth ...

For those gardeners who balk at the sometimes finicky, unpredictable, often time-consuming nature of raising plants from seed ...

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David Stanford-Beale, doctor of entomology, is the expert with the details ...