Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. hosta plant with flower Hostas are wonderful additions to the garden and easy to grow – as long as you keep slugs and snails at ...

Hostas (Hosta spp.) are well-loved garden plants, known for their broad leaves and pretty flowers. Knowing how to grow hostas will give you a good foundation for keeping them healthy, but if you want ...

Dividing your plants can help reduce crowding and even allow for propagation. May is the perfect time to do so for many ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. If you cringe every time you look at your crowded hostas, don't despair. You can move or divide hostas ...

It's best to divide hostas in the fall so the plant experiences less stress. Hostas pull apart very easily, but if you come across a denser crown, use a sharp, sterile knife to get the job done.

Dear Roger: My hostas are looking a little ratty after a long, hot summer, and I would like to have more. How do I divide and transplant them? - Lisa, Fayetteville Dear Lisa: Divide hostas when there ...

It's important to divide hostas so they stay healthy and don't overcrowd other plants. Divide hostas in the spring or early autumn. Simply dig up the plant, shake off the soil, then cut the clump into ...

Q: I was wondering, when is the best time is to split hostas and irises? I have heard conflicting times. A: Hostas divide best right before new growth begins in spring - or just as they're getting ...

Some hostas can attract hummingbirds. But with this native flower added to the mix, you'll no doubt see a boost in hummer activity in your shade garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hostas (Hosta spp.) are well-loved garden plants, known for their broad leaves and pretty flowers. Knowing how to grow hostas will ...

Hostas can transform the shady parts of your yard into a main attraction, whether bordering a path or grouped under a canopy of trees. In addition to their varying sizes and layers of large, lush ...