Hosta plants, otherwise known as Hosta plantaginea, are a hardy perennial that love to be in shady spots where other plants struggle to thrive. There are lots of different varieties of hosta plant and ...

HOSTAS ARE GREAT plants for a moist, shady location. These long-lived, amazingly hardy (-35 degrees) natives of Japan and China come in a mind-boggling array of sizes, shapes and colors. There are ...

I bought a half-dozen hostas last spring. I planted three, but never got around to planting the other three. The ones left in pots all summer were prettier than the planted ones. May I grow them in ...

Leon County is at the far southern range where hostas will perform, so they will need a little extra care in our area to thrive. One of the best things you can do is grow your hosta in a pot. Hostas ...

This part of June is a good time to appreciate all the perennial flowers that bloom. Visit a local show garden, and you’ll be impressed with tall and spiky delphiniums, lush hosta plants and vibrant ...

A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other seating area. Alternatively if you learn how to grow hostas in the ground their heart-shaped leaves will add structure, ...

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 ...

When you don’t want the bother of replacing bedding plants every season, hostas are an excellent choice for all-year-round tubs. They look cool and sophisticated, with showy foliage and some flowers.

Low-maintenance hosta plants have unique foliage that brings color and interest to the shadier parts of your yard. Because they’re perennials, they’ll return every year so you can enjoy them without ...

Q: I have lots of new hostas in my courtyard garden. Some are growing in containers, and others are planted at the front of a small border. Recently, a few of the plants have started to turn yellow.