The hosta is a fantastic foliage plant, adding texture and color to your yard with its beautiful leaves and summer flowers. However, like many perennials, hostas need to be divided every three to five ...

Hostas are some of the easiest perennial plants to divide, and this task is something you'll want to do periodically to keep them healthy and lush. An almost perfect shade plant, they do appreciate ...

In fall, cut back hosta leaves, clear debris, and mulch crowns with pine needles for winter protection. Divide plants at least 30 days before frost, or overwinter divisions indoors if you’re late. For ...

Spring is usually considered the best time to divide perennials, but there are some that should be divided only in the fall and others that can be divided either spring or fall, according to Kari ...

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 ...

Do you know why the flower went to the dentist? It needed a root canal. Flowers don’t need dentists, of course, but humans do come in handy for other flower tasks. For example, most perennials thrive ...