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 ...

One of the most common flowers for areas with shade is impatiens. From gentle pastels to vivid reds, pinks, and purples, ...

Slugs can wreak havoc on your garden. To help keep them out, avoid making these gardening mistakes that could be attracting ...

If slugs have munched through your prize hostas and devastated your dahlias, don’t despair. There are ways you can live with slugs and create ...

And while these yellow leaves can be beautiful, you may be ready to trim them for aesthetic reasons. Additionally, cutting back hostas will help them grow stronger next year—and fall is the perfect ...

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Its woody stems and fragrant leaves complement many other plants common in landscape designs ... you can’t beat hostas. With hundreds of varieties, from green to gold to variegated, there ...

Starting fresh is always exciting, even as we mourn the lost of our older trees. Q: Is it OK to cut our hosta down in the fall, or is spring better? — Mary N. A: Most perennials with sturdy ...