Q: I have lots of new hostas in my courtyard garden. Some are growing in containers, and others are planted at the front of a small border. Recently, a few of the plants have started to turn yellow.

“I have always thought that hostas were very easy to grow, but I noticed that some of my hostas have brown, tattered leaves this year. What is the problem and what should I do?” I observed some ...

Above: Hosta with symptoms of leaf spots and necrosis. Do your landscape plants have cankers, mosaics, galls, mummies, or witches’ brooms? These and other symptoms are often hard for the average ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...

Hostas are among the most popular perennials for shade gardens. In fact, they are the most widely used ornamental perennials in all of the U.S. The reason? They are adaptable, durable, and one of the ...

The type that you plant in your garden, to a certain extent, will depend on where you live, which makes understanding your hardiness zone crucial in your decision making. Blue-hued hostas, for example ...