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 ...

Hostas are hardy perennials that, when grown right, can last for many decades. But that doesn't mean they don't need a little ...

THE NATIONAL Garden Bureau designated 2024 as the Year of the Hosta, but I would dare say that once you start growing hostas, every year thereafter will be a cause of celebration. It is a job well ...

Hostas are shade-loving plants with blooms that attract a wide array of pollinators. Pair them with this native ground cover ...

PIKE LAKE — Karen Younggren said it's taken about 25 years for her garden to become the hosta haven it is today. She has over 220 species of hosta, a shade-loving green leafy perennial, growing in her ...

Mark Zilis, owner of Q&Z Nursery in Rochelle and author of a new, self-published book, “The Hosta Handbook” (Q and Z Nursery, $34.95) recommends these hostas for the average garden. – Hosta `So Sweet’ ...

The last few weeks I have been showing my followers on Facebook their favorite flowers used in combinations. Last week someone requested that I post combinations with hostas. Now the hosta pros would ...

Abiqua Moonbeam is a hosta that grows in Deb McCollum’s Moon Garden. Nearby grows Blue Moon, Moonlight Sonata, and a pulmonaria called Mrs. Moon. “My Moon Garden is in the shape of a crescent moon,” ...

Thomas Johnson, left, and his partner, Kirk Hansen, tend one of their giant hosta plants at their Sebright Gardens Nursery near Salem. Thomas Johnson and Kirk Hansen have combined a successful ...