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 ...

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

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 ...

Every autumn, gardeners around the world prepare for the spring season by planting an array of flower bulbs. However, many ...

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 ...

When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide fading foliage without taking over.

Hostas (Hosta spp.) are perennial shade-lovers. If your yard doesn't get much direct sun, you may already be familiar with this popular and versatile plant with graceful blooms. This perennial, also ...

Deadheading mums (Chrysanthemum) regularly encourages more prolific and long-lasting blooms. Here's how to deadhead mums for ...

October is a busy month in the garden, with tasks including pruning stalwart shrubs, refreshing containers and tidying up ...

Be ready to move half-hardy and tender plants such as pelargoniums, some salvias and fuchsias in October. They need to be cut ...

What a beautiful fall season, complete with gorgeous weather! Start bringing your indoor plants back inside if you haven’t ...