A few steps in fall will ensure beautiful plants come spring.

While October signals dormancy for hostas, there are some very easy things you can do this month to give your leafy beauties a head start next year ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. collection of hostas in pots and blue chair A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other ...

Height - 6 inches to 4 feet (15.2 cm to 1.2 m) Spread - 6 inches to 5 feet (15.2 cm to 1.5 m) Hostas are herbaceous perennials that are well-loved by gardeners for their shade tolerance. Some ...

Hostas are generally easy-care plants that add texture and spark to shade gardens, but a few extra steps in autumn can make the difference between winter survival and plant loss. When nighttime ...

Hostas are shade-loving perennials with eye-catching foliage and belong to Hosta spp. These plants thrive in shaded areas but can manage some sun, provided they're properly cared for. Known for ...

Do you notice when your hostas bloom? “Hostas often don’t get credit for being flowering perennials, but that’s what they are,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In October, hostas typically turn yellow because they are entering winter dormancy. Other potential causes are crown rot, excess ...

If hostas are newly transplanted, a layer of mulch may be added after the ground has frozen. This will insulate the soils to prevent frost heaving. Remember to remove the mulch the following spring so ...

Pest on plants at night By Paul Schnare Tuesday, June 22, 2004 If you see holes in your hostas, but find no worms eating on them, check them during the night using a flashlight. Quite often you will ...