Hostas are lovely, easy-to-grow perennial plants that make so many yards look fresh and beautiful. They are both stunning in their variety but curiously nearly invisible due to their ubiquity. One of ...

Learn from garden experts which plants to cut back in November. To keep your perennials healthy and thriving, find out the plants to trim in November.

When the first frost hits, your garden's not done yet - it's just time for a little tough love. Learn which plants need a ...

Hostas are generally low-maintenance plants, but when cooler weather comes, removing any dead leaves is a more important step ...

A simple rule is to check the plant tag for mature width (spread) and to space hostas at 70 to 80 per cent of their mature width from centre to centre. This provides for a full but not overcrowded ...

Since I now live alone and don’t care much for TV, I am on the computer a lot. I mainly read plant-related information and ...

Some perennials, though, are best cut back in fall. Hosta, iris and daylilies don’t have rigid stems, and quickly flatten under the weight of snow, often becoming mushy and moldy by spring, making ...

It took some time but at last, the soil, readied for planting with compost, lime, and a slow-release, natural-source ...

Container gardening makes growing your favorite plants easier, allowing you to move them around and manage their size. Begin ...

Gardeners planning ahead for spring color should know that timing matters for one standout shrub. A pruning misstep can ...