Fall hosta planting can set you up for amazing spring growth, but there are timing and care factors that make or break ...

Dear Master Gardener: I know I will need to divide my hostas in the spring. How do I do it? Answer: Since we seemed to have bypassed winter this year, gardeners are already thinking about springtime ...

Hostas are some of the easiest perennial plants to divide, and this task is something you'll want to do periodically to keep them healthy and lush. An almost perfect shade plant, they do appreciate ...

When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide ...

My Empress Wu hosta has seed pods on the flower stems. I would like to plant some of the seeds just to see if I can get them ...

Many gardeners divide hosta plants in the spring, ahead of their beautiful summer blooms. But there are also some added ...

Cut back hostas in late fall when the leaves are brown to prevent diseases and pests. Use garden pruners to cut the foliage to about two centimeters above the ground. Avoid overpruning as hostas need ...

Key Points In fall, cut back hosta leaves, clear debris, and mulch crowns with pine needles for winter protection.Divide plants at least 30 days before frost, or overwinter divisions indoors if you’re ...

“My rule of thumb is to divide a plant into three to five growth points,” says James, who uses two garden forks to gently ...

Q: When is the best time of year to dig up and move my variegated hostas? They were originally planted under a maple tree, but the maple died and I temporarily moved the hostas while we removed the ...