If your hostas are getting a little lonely, it might be time to plant them a new friend. Find some of the best options with ...

Add big-foliage energy to your shady corners with colorful, easy-growing hosta varieties for garden beds and container plantings. Hostas consistently rank in the top three best-selling perennials in ...

This colorful perennial fern is a great option for your shade garden, container plants, or flower beds. Plus, it's visually ...

Some hostas can attract hummingbirds. But with this native flower added to the mix, you'll no doubt see a boost in hummer ...

Hostas are perhaps the first plant that comes to mind when you think of a shade garden, but to really make the space pop, consider adding this companion.

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 ...

What is it about hostas that so many gardeners love? For me it’s their ability to look more striking with every passing year with barely any work. You can plant them in poor soil, forget to water them ...

Have deer been munching on your hostas? Learn why this companion plant is a great addition to your hosta garden, both to add ...

Hostas are a favorite in Southern gardens, to be sure. Their large, vibrant leaves create a focal point that can certainly hold court on its own but, when planted with the right companions, can ...

A unique hosta and a low-growing hydrangea took first and second place for Plant of the Year at the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show in the U.K.

My variegated (green and white) hostas are beginning to turn all green. How can I prevent this? I like the green AND white. Green-and-white hostas in Viriginia Beach, Virginia. Variegated hostas are ...