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 ...

Q: I have recently moved house and have acquired a small courtyard that doesn't get much sunshine. I have heard that hostas are well-suited to shade, so would like to grow some in pots to add color ...

Hostas and shade trees are a classic pair, but this specific tree creates too much shade for even hostas to survive, not to ...

Hostas are reliable perennials with beautiful foliage—and they're very easy to grow. As a result, these plants are very popular; since they thrive in the shade, they're perfect for the parts of your ...

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 ...

Hosta plants are hands-down the most popular plant for shade gardens. But there’s a viral disease that can cause serious problems for hostas. And if you have a shady area in your yard, you may want to ...

Hostas are arguably one of the easiest perennials to grow, and they look great—and at times, downright majestic—in woodland gardens and low-maintenance landscapes. But while hostas are generally ...

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to ...

Many Minnesotans have hostas in their yards but there’s a virus that can infect them. Home and Garden expert Larry Pfarr explains how to prevent that and has composting tips in this week’s Get Growing ...

So versatile and ubiquitous are hostas that I have yet to visit a garden that doesn’t have at least one whether left by a previous gardener or selected by the present one. Hostas certainly are ...

Dear Master Gardener: I was at my brother’s house last weekend and he has beautiful hosta gardens. His neighbor told him that some of his hostas have Hosta Virus X. What is it? Answer: University of ...