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 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 ...

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 ...

Here’s when to tidy up your hostas in the garden. Best of all, hostas are low-maintenance plants that anyone can grow. For most of the season, you won’t have to do much to keep them looking good. They ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. During the warmer months, hostas are shade-loving plants that can attract hummingbirds and add a bit of color and character to your yard. They ...

Cut back hostas after the first hard frost to protect next season’s growth and avoid disrupting the plant’s natural energy cycle. Removing dead leaves in late fall helps prevent pests and disease, ...