With a bit more effort and close monitoring of your plant's needs and health, you can easily grow hostas in containers instead of your garden beds.

Hosta plants, otherwise known as Hosta plantaginea, are a hardy perennial that love to be in shady spots where other plants struggle to thrive. There are lots of different varieties of hosta plant and ...

Fall hosta planting can set you up for amazing spring growth, but there are timing and care factors that make or break ...

I bought a half-dozen hostas last spring. I planted three, but never got around to planting the other three. The ones left in pots all summer were prettier than the planted ones. May I grow them in ...

This part of June is a good time to appreciate all the perennial flowers that bloom. Visit a local show garden, and you’ll be impressed with tall and spiky delphiniums, lush hosta plants and vibrant ...

My Empress Wu hosta has seed pods on the flower stems. I would like to plant some of the seeds just to see if I can get them ...

Hostas are low-maintenance and easy to grow for most gardeners—but they won't tolerate certain conditions. If you plant them in the wrong spot, for example, you can set these versatile perennials up ...

Hostas love shade. Although some will survive in full sun, they won't really thrive, says Charlie Baier, Howard County (Iowa) Extension director. The second thing to remember is that hostas can grow ...

Renowned horticulturalist Bryce Lane will show guests how to keep container gardens looking fresh for every season and plants perfectly pruned at this year’s Home and Garden Symposium. The event – ...

Hostas like shady spots, needs lots of water, and are at risk of being eaten by slugs. Does that mean container planting is an option for these plants?