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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hosta with purple flower spikes growing in a concrete container - Artem Stepanov/Getty Images Hostas (Hosta spp.), with 22 species ...

While hostas can be planted in any season, planting hostas in spring or fall gives them time to establish roots. Here's how and when to plant them in your shade garden.

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 hosta named June is an excellent choice for growing in a medium-to-large container HANDOUT Proven Winners photo Gardening always surprises, and that is part of its charm. One of the big surprises ...

This hosta named June is an excellent choice for growing in a medium-to-large container HANDOUT Proven Winners photo Gardening always surprises, and that is part of its charm. One of the big surprises ...

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.

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 ...

Determining the best fertilizer for your plants is a bit like matchmaking — finding the right nutrients to keep them happy without overwhelming them. For container hostas, this "match" turns out to be ...

Open any magazine about gardening, and you will see the color photos of great-looking container gardens in various stages of growth. These pots are not difficult, but getting off to the right start is ...

Hostas (Hosta spp.), with 22 species and more than 2,000 cultivars, are popular with gardeners who need a long-lived herbaceous perennial that thrives in shady spots. Foliage variations in color and ...