With over 6,000 cultivars, picking the perfect hosta for your plot is tough. Add only those with the wildest, wackiest blooms ...

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 ...

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?

Never grown autumn asters in pots? They're easier than you think. Here’s what to know to enjoy vibrant blooms and extend your ...

Cutting back hostas in fall keeps beds tidy and preps plants for spring. Here’s the best time and method for pruning hostas ...

Q: My Empress Wu hosta has seed pods on the flower stems (see reader's photo). 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 ...

Ensuring pots have clear drainage holes is equally important to prevent water from pooling inside. Additionally, gardeners ...

The dry weather is posing a threat to some plants and lawns. Here's how to tell if you ought to take watering action.