A patch of multiple hosta sprouts coming out of the soil - kmarina/Shutterstock If you have a bare shady patch in your yard and a tight budget, have you considered growing hostas from seed? Although ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you're buying plants that have already been grown from seed, then aim to plant your hostas either early in the spring, late in the summer, or early in the fall. Of course, if you have a hosta ...

One of my favorite plants is the hosta which provides the garden or yard with vivid green colors. Hostas, loved for their elegant foliage and tolerance of shady locations, are a mainstay of gardens ...