Hostas are one of the most popular perennials in the United States. Jackie Froemming of Brainerd explains why they are such a great plant and shares the many ways people can use them in their yards.

Last year Big Blue stunned us at the plant trials. This year, when we're able to get our hands on it, we can say it is indeed big, blue, and wonderful providing all of the spikes you could want to ...

Hosta plants and ornamental grasses can be grown in containers without too much effort. Spittle bugs in the rose garden are no cause for concern.

A: Big, beautiful, lush hosta is a favorite plant for many gardeners in cooler climates. The usual hosta varieties prefer cold winters that induce dormancy and warm summers of moderate length ...

Empress Wu. Nice rich green leaves. Gary says it is the largest of all hosta plants, sometimes standing 5 feet tall! Hosta leaves will shade out most weeds, so they can be used as ground covers.

Hail can tear apart plant leaves, but many species -- such as hosta -- will regrow new leaves after the damaged foliage is cut away.

Ask the Master Gardener: Blue hosta color can fade in intense sunshine They do best in locations where they receive filtered or dappled sunlight for most of the day.

) has registered about 5,000 hosta varieties, although hybridizer Mark Zilis, author of two books on these plants, estimates there may be as many as 8,000 identified cultivars. We’ve come a long ...

Hosta plants come in such a variety that the choices are only limited by your pocketbook. The size, foliage color and leaf shape offer so many opportunities to fill out ...

To help you understand why your hostas aren't thriving, we spoke to an expert horticulturalist about the common mistakes that can ruin hosta plants and how to fix them so you can restore the ...

For a large hosta with variegated foliage, choose ‘Dream Weaver.’ Although not as large as some of the truly giant varieties, ...