Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...

Here's exactly when to cut back hostas so they come back strong in the spring. Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter ...

As trees change colors in autumn, so do hostas, adding to your garden’s beautiful fall colors. And while these yellow leaves can be beautiful, you may be ready to trim them for aesthetic reasons.

Here’s when to tidy up your hostas in the garden. Best of all, hostas are low-maintenance plants that anyone can grow. For most of the season, you won’t have to do much to keep them looking good. They ...

These versatile, low-maintenance hardy perennials, famed for their beautiful foliage, add a lush touch to a garden, patio or balcony. There's a diverse range of shapes and sizes, and they come in a ...

Q: Should hostas be cut back now, or in the spring? Also, our hydrangea plant only had one blossom this year, and we were told it was because we cut it back last fall. – Ray Brown, Enderlin, N.D. A: ...

So versatile and ubiquitous are hostas that I have yet to visit a garden that doesn’t have at least one whether left by a previous gardener or selected by the present one. Hostas certainly are ...

Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter helps reduce pests and diseases in spring. After a hard freeze kills the ...