Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast ...

Giant slugs are overrunning UK gardens after months of mild, wet weather – learn what’s really driving the boom and which gentle tactics actually work.

"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 ...

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.

If you’ve begun your springtime weeding regime, the next step is likely to be mulching, spreading a layer around your prized plants in beds and borders, whether to suppress weeds, retain moisture or ...

Expert advice on selecting the right mulch for your garden, from compost and bark to farmyard manure and straw ...

Prices of many things have gone up significantly in recent times. One way to combat that, as a gardener, is to start plants by seed.

Learn from master gardener Henry Homeyer how to save money by starting plants from seeds and dividing mature hostas.

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.

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

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.

Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.