With a bit more effort and close monitoring of your plant's needs and health, you can easily grow hostas in containers instead of your garden beds.

Hosta plants are relatively low-maintenance, which is what makes them a popular landscaping plant. However, there's one big ...

This time of year, gardeners need a little gardening fix. Cold weather prevents us from doing much outside and there are only so many times you can read through the latest seed catalog. Therefore, ...

Hostas are a very low-maintenance perennial that you can grow in the shade. They require well-draining soil, but only need minimal fertilizing. Make sure to be patient when growing these plants, and ...

Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...

Riddle: How is retirement like a potted plant? We had a houseplant that was drooping sadly after years in a small hanging pot. Prune it, I said, trim off the leggy vines and give it some fertilizer.