Hostas are a summer mainstay, decorating flowerbeds with large, lush leaves, and thriving in partial sun or shade. It's no wonder these plants are a favorite among expert and amateur gardeners alike.

Hostas benefit from division every few years to keep them healthy and reach their full potential. Here's which time of year ...

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 ...

'Planning my shady border now and have a few of these on the list,' said one gardener.

Q: My Empress Wu hosta has seed pods on the flower stems (see reader's photo). I would like to plant some of the seeds just to see if I can get them to germinate. I realize that the Empress Wu is most ...

You know hostas? Those broad-leafed, perennial plants landscapers so often put in shady spots, or on the edges between gardens and lawns? Well, it turns out hosta shoots are edible. Really.