Q: I have recently moved house and have acquired a small courtyard that doesn't get much sunshine. I have heard that hostas are well-suited to shade, so would like to grow some in pots to add color ...

Hostas are reliable perennials with beautiful foliage—and they're very easy to grow. As a result, these plants are very popular; since they thrive in the shade, they're perfect for the parts of your ...

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 ...

Hosta plants are hands-down the most popular plant for shade gardens. But there’s a viral disease that can cause serious problems for hostas. And if you have a shady area in your yard, you may want to ...

We have had good results growing hostas on the north and east sides of our house. Since hostas are easy to grow, we hope to add some in a southern area of the garden that gets mostly full sun and we’d ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. hosta plant with flower Hostas are wonderful additions to the garden and easy to grow – as long as you keep slugs and snails at ...

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to ...

If your hostas are getting a little lonely, it might be time to plant them a new friend. Find some of the best options with ...

Hostas are one of the most popular perennials in the United States. Hostas are one of the most popular perennials in the United States. Jackie Froemming of Brainerd explains why they are such a great ...

Many Minnesotans have hostas in their yards but there’s a virus that can infect them. Home and Garden expert Larry Pfarr explains how to prevent that and has composting tips in this week’s Get Growing ...

So versatile and ubiquitous are hostas that I have yet to visit a garden that doesn’t have at least one whether left by a previous gardener or selected by the present one. Hostas certainly are ...