Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...

Hostas are popular garden plants, and with good reason: they're low maintenance, hardy growers, and pair well with many other kinds of plants, including spring blooming bulbs and seasonal perennials.

These trumpet-shaped flowers are not overpowering, as most hostas are more green than bloom-heavy. A few things help both of these plants work well together in the same garden. They both benefit from ...

With a pair of garden pruners, cut your hosta’s foliage back to around two centimeters above ground level. “This will remove ...

It took all summer, but it’s finally healthy and blooming again ... Q: Is it OK to cut our hosta down in the fall, or is spring better? — Mary N. A: Most perennials with sturdy stems are ...

Here’s when to tidy up your hostas in the garden. Best of all, hostas are low-maintenance plants that anyone can grow. For most of the season, you won’t have to do much to keep them looking good.