Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photos Lamontagne / Getty Images Hostas are a gardener's go-to plant for a shade garden with good reason: They are hardy, ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...

As trees change colors in autumn, so do hostas, adding to your garden’s beautiful fall colors. And while these yellow leaves can be beautiful, you may be ready to trim them for aesthetic reasons.

"Gardeners love hostas because of the wide range of varieties available, many of which can thrive in areas where other plants may struggle," explains horticulturist Bliss Bendall. "They can provide an ...

You know hostas? Those broad-leafed, perennial plants landscapers so often put in shady spots, or on the edges between gardens and lawns? Well, it turns out hosta shoots are edible. Really.

Hostas are a gardener's go-to plant for a shade garden with good reason: They are hardy, perennial, foliage plants easy to establish and maintain, but they aren't evergreen. Leaves die back, usually ...