Hostas are a common go-to when choosing plants for shaded spots. Renowned for their striking foliage, with variegated, huge-leaved, and blue-tinged varieties all available, they are excellent for pots ...

Add big-foliage energy to your shady corners with colorful, easy-growing hosta varieties for garden beds and container plantings. Hostas consistently rank in the top three best-selling perennials in ...

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.

A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other seating area. Alternatively if you learn how to grow hostas in the ground their heart-shaped leaves will add structure, ...

Q: My Empress Wu hosta has seed pods on the flower stems (see reader's photo). I would like to plant some of the seeds just to see if I can get them to germinate. I realize that the Empress Wu is most ...

It's easy to understand how so many people can fall in love with hosta plants. Not only do they provide lush foliage in gardens, but they are also easy to care for. This makes them a preferred, ...

Have deer been munching on your hostas? Learn why this companion plant is a great addition to your hosta garden, both to add ...

Hosta is a perennial foliage plant so well-known and widely planted that many gardeners take it for granted. There are over 3000 named varieties, all of them easy to grow and very trouble-free. They ...

This colorful perennial fern is a great option for your shade garden, container plants, or flower beds. Plus, it's visually ...

The star of many a shade garden, hostas are adored for their diverse leaves not their blooms. "Most people grow them strictly for the foliage," said Michael Laico, president of the Greater Carolinas ...