Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...

Hostas are hardy perennials that, when grown right, can last for many decades. But that doesn't mean they don't need a little ...

Hostas are shade-loving plants with blooms that attract a wide array of pollinators. Pair them with this native ground cover ...

Have you ever thought about how many variations there are of hostas? Hosta comes in shades of buttery-yellow, gun-metal grey, almost blue and so many shades of green. The leaves can have an appealing ...

Hostas covering the ground in a forest with a wooden pathway winding through the center - Mint Images/Getty Images There are 22 species of hostas, all of which are commonly used as ornamental foliage ...

It took me a long time to appreciate hostas. When I was a young gardener, I wanted bright flowers with lots of pizazz. Roses. Daffodils. Peonies. But over time I have come to appreciate the subtle ...

Do you have an area in your garden which always seems to take a lot of attention and never looks very attractive? The soil is poor, drainage is poor and lighting conditions are less than ideal. Weeds, ...

When it comes to growing hostas, Tom Lakowske might serve as inspiration — or perhaps as a cautionary tale. “I saw one at a nursery and picked it up and brought it home and planted it. And that ...

Hostas are big and beautiful shade-loving perennials. They love humidity, making them great plants in regions prone to humid summers. But as much as we love a hosta garden, so do deer since they love ...

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

I have some hostas in my garden that look funny with strange, mottled colors on the leaves — different from surrounding plants. A friend told me there is a disease that is affecting hostas and would ...