Hostas are a gardener's go-to plant for a shade garden with good reason: They are hardy, perennial, foliage plants easy to establish and maintain, but they aren't evergreen. Leaves die back, usually ...

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 leafy show-stoppers that pop back every year from their woody crowns and roots. They are known for their lush leaves and low-maintenance nature. Hostas are relatively easy-to-grow and ...

Hostas are a popular addition to shade gardens, with broad leaves and lovely flowers that can attract hummingbirds. While they aren't native to the U.S., they're also not considered invasive, and they ...

Q We planted two pomegranate bushes this spring, and they are looking healthy but the top branches are a bit leggy. Should we trim them back this late? We think it would be fun to get a pomegranate or ...

November marks the end of the fall and is a transitional period into winter. It is a month when many gardens get the first frosts, which kill back summer-flowering plants, and deciduous trees and ...

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