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?

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.

Unlike many plants, hostas don’t need a lot of winter protection. In most zones, they don’t need frost covers or blankets, even during harsh winters. In fact, a season of frost and dormancy actually ...

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 to germinate. I realize that the Empress Wu is most likely a hybrid and ...

In March, many of us are well underway in planning our vegetable gardens. Even if you do not have room for a large, in-ground garden, you can add space to grow edibles by using raised beds or ...