Ground cover planting acts as a natural weed suppressant, and none will look better than hostas. As weeds are a perennial chore for gardeners, and we all spend much of our time removing them from ...

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 ...

There are 22 species of hostas, all of which are commonly used as ornamental foliage in various types of gardens, especially as ground cover. Hostas can also cover dying foliage from nearby companion ...

A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other seating area. Alternatively if you learn how to grow hostas in the ground their heart-shaped leaves will add structure, ...

Hostas are native to Japan, China, and Korea, where they grow in moist woodlands, open grasslands, and along stream banks and rivers. A foliage plant with summer and fall bloom, other common names ...

A hosta may be the ultimate low maintenance plant for a shaded area. The hosta is a perennial plant native to Japan, China and Korea. Since its discovery in the 1700’s by Europeans, it has been ...

The star of many a shade garden, hostas are adored for their diverse leaves not their blooms. "Most people grow them strictly for the foliage," said Michael Laico, president of the Greater Carolinas ...

In pocketed garden plots dotting five hilly acres, leafy clumps of decorative plants poke through new mulch. Deep green Pacific Sunrise hostas, with leaves rimmed in neon hues, grow in one section of ...