The golden foliage is a great compliment to the blue leaves of hosta "Abiqua Drinking Gourd," the 2014 Hosta of the Year, or the variegated leaves of Hosta "Earth Angel," the 2009 Hosta of the Year.

When the Millers bought their home 10 years ago, there was very little shade. Phil Miller planted more than 30 trees, many along the dry creek that borders the backyard. A hosta garden was what ...