Hostas are easy to grow in USDA Zones 3 to 8. If you plant a hosta in the summer heat, choose a spot with afternoon shade. Keep soil moist until it is established. As a general rule, yellow or gold ...

With thousands of varieties available, hostas can meet virtually any gardening need or niche. Whether you have a lot of space to fill or a teensy spot; whether you prefer gold, blue or variegated ...

If you're a gardener, "mouse ears" most likely means hostas. One of the most popular plant series ever introduced, the mighty "mouse ears" series of miniature hostas continues to grow each season, ...

Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...

) has registered about 5,000 hosta varieties, although hybridizer Mark Zilis, author of two books on these plants, estimates there may be as many as 8,000 identified cultivars. We’ve come a long way ...

Hostas are great plants for shady locations. These long-lived, amazingly hardy (-35 degrees) natives of Japan and China come in a mind-boggling array of sizes, shapes, and colors; everything from tiny ...

A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other seating area. Alternatively if you learn how to grow hostas in the ground their heart-shaped leaves will add structure, ...

Have you ever wondered who picks the Hosta of the Year? Let me tell you. It’s the American Hosta Growers Association. The members of this association each vote on the breed, which must be quite the ...

An upright, vase-shaped hosta from the “Shadowland” series, it reaches 30 inches tall and 36 inches wide. Broad, puckered leaves transition from chartreuse-yellow in spring to lighter gold in summer.

Dear Roger: Will hostas grow under scrub oaks and pine trees? I need something for a year-round ground cover. Will hostas live in sandy, dry soil?- Shady lady in Fayetteville Dear Shady lady: Hostas ...

It took me a long time to appreciate hostas. When I was a young gardener, I wanted bright flowers with lots of pizazz. Roses. Daffodils. Peonies. But over time I have come to appreciate the subtle ...