Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...
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.
Dear Master Gardener: I know I will need to divide my hostas in the spring. How do I do it? Answer: Since we seemed to have bypassed winter this year, gardeners are already thinking about springtime ...
Dear Master Gardener: We have Tiger Eyes Sumac, which has beautiful fall color, but sometimes pops up in other places, even ...
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 ...
The flowering of older, congested clumps of perennials declines over time. Dividing plants every few years rejuvenates them, ...
“My rule of thumb is to divide a plant into three to five growth points,” says James, who uses two garden forks to gently ...
When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide fading foliage without taking over.
Q: When is the best time of year to dig up and move my variegated hostas? They were originally planted under a maple tree, but the maple died and I temporarily moved the hostas while we removed the ...
You should definitely cut your hostas back in the fall to allow the plant to focus its energy on creating new growth after ...
Cut back hostas in late fall when the leaves are brown to prevent diseases and pests. Use garden pruners to cut the foliage to about two centimeters above the ground. Avoid overpruning as hostas need ...