To ensure your hostas thrive, avoid these common hosta growing mistakes: Ignoring Slugs on Hostas Slugs and snails view hostas as an invitation to the buffet table. Thick-leaved hostas are more ...

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Nostalgia gardening—an old-fashioned take on design—is trending. Here’s what it is and how to create a nostalgia garden of your own.

A nature writer finds solace in the return of eastern bluebirds while battling the flu, sharing insights on their nesting ...

Perennial flowers and plants return for many years, giving you the most bang for your buck. See our favorite spring, summer, ...

If there is just one new perennial or shrub you add to your garden space this year, let it be something that will instantly ...

Teal is an unexpected and stunning color for landscapes. Try growing these teal plants for a bright and trendy look. Teal is ...

Care requirements: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained to heavy clay soils ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about specific apple tree sprays and commiserated about fake hosta seeds.

Most garden centers, hardware stores ... it will likely produce hosta seedlings that are green or variegated. Some hosta are shades of blue. Unfortunately, the seeds won’t grow into the red ...

This AI-generated photo shows what appears to be a hosta plant with vibrant red and white leaves. However, hosta cultivars with bright red leaves have not been created yet.

Any hosta gardener knows that deer love to eat ... But they do have a better chance of remaining untouched in your garden than their more tasty relatives.