Hosta with purple flower spikes growing in a concrete container - Artem Stepanov/Getty Images Hostas (Hosta spp.), with 22 species and more than 2,000 cultivars, are popular with gardeners who need a ...

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, ...

Gardening always surprises, and that is part of its charm. One of the big surprises of my gardening life has been how well hostas grow in pots. It’s a practice I learned from my garden mentor, the ...

Hostas are the best-selling perennials in the United States, second only to daylilies. And anyone who gardens with hostas can tell you why. "Beyond a doubt, they are the easiest plants in the world to ...

When you don’t want the bother of replacing bedding plants every season, hostas are an excellent choice for all-year-round tubs. They look cool and sophisticated, with showy foliage and some flowers.

Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...

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 ...