For a large hosta with variegated foliage, choose ‘Dream Weaver.’ Although not as large as some of the truly giant varieties, ...

Hosta plants come in such a variety that the choices are only limited by your pocketbook. The size, foliage color and leaf shape offer so many opportunities to fill out ...

Despite descending from a long line of farmers and gardeners, my thumb leans much closer to brown than green. Most years, ...

Filling your shade garden with healthy hostas doesn't have to break the bank. You can grow your own from seed using this method.

Hosta plants are popular in Midwest yards because most are easy-to-grow and low maintenance. The plants also live for many years. All hostas need is enough water and the right amount of light ...

) 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 ...

Some plants will change color on their own. Others he will hybridize from seed. He said you can try this yourself, as hosta seeds, if formed, germinate easily.

But this plant didn’t start out plentiful. Hosta grower Al Ritchey said the hosta, known as the friendship plant, had just a few varieties years ago but the numbers increased due to propagation.

Hostas are one of the most popular perennials in the United States. Jackie Froemming of Brainerd explains why they are such a great plant and shares the many ways people can use them in their yards.

It turns out there is one plant that slugs cannot resist, which keeps them coming back, but with a few simple steps, you can ...