Q: I have recently moved house and have acquired a small courtyard that doesn't get much sunshine. I have heard that hostas are well-suited to shade, so would like to grow some in pots to add color ...

Hostas are a very low-maintenance perennial that you can grow in the shade. They require well-draining soil, but only need minimal fertilizing. Make sure to be patient when growing these plants, and ...

Hostas are wonderful additions to the garden and easy to grow – as long as you keep slugs and snails at bay who love to nibble on their leaves. A popular ground cover plant that thrives in shade, they ...

Hosta plants are hands-down the most popular plant for shade gardens. But there’s a viral disease that can cause serious problems for hostas. And if you have a shady area in your yard, you may want to ...

You don't need a green thumb or a lot of sun to grow hostas. "(They are) one of the easiest perennials to grow in the shade or partial shade," said Tennessee master gardener Michael Payne. Happy ...

Hosta plants, otherwise known as Hosta plantaginea, are a hardy perennial that love to be in shady spots where other plants struggle to thrive. There are lots of different varieties of hosta plant and ...

Hosta plants are popular for being lush, low maintenance and cold tolerant. When it gets too cold, take these few extra ...

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to ...

With the rising popularity of naturalistic landscapes, many gardeners are choosing to leave the foliage on perennials to provide visual interest through the winter. Overwintering plant foliage can ...

Vistas of green and marine-blue hostas sweep the landscape, a reminder of how one plant can take on multiple forms. Some have grasshopper-green leaves, pointed at the tips to shed rain; others look as ...