Hostas aren't difficult to maintain or care for, but they are prone to pests. Give them an added layer of protection by ...

That popular foundation of a shade garden, the hosta (Hosta spp.), is a beloved perennial due to its diverse green foliage ...

Hostas are one of the easiest ground covers to grow. Plant a spindly little snippet of a plant and it grows twice its size in no time at all. In a few years you will be digging it up, dividing it and ...

Seattle — Hostas come in all different colors, shapes and sizes and make a perfect addition to a shady part of your Pacific Northwest garden. Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris shows New Day Northwest how ...

Although Hosta plants have few pest problems, the plants are susceptible to a disease known as hosta virus X (HVX), and gardeners should be on the lookout for it. Hostas are one of the most popular ...

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 ...

Is it really necessary to have the soil tested for my garden? When is the best time? Soil testing should be done every three to four years and is important in order to gain information about the ...

Ferns and hostas love shady, damp gardens, so finding a flowering ground cover partner is tricky. This sweet little plant ...

Bob Solberg has been in the hosta business for 40 years. Cleaning up after making a home-cooked meal usually involves tossing food scraps or unwanted leftovers. Instead of trashing those kitchen ...

Q: In years past I have waited to harvest hosta and Siberian iris seed until after the pods have opened. How do you recommend saving them? -- Annette Wade, email A: There are lots of easy-to-collect ...