Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. hosta plant with flower Hostas are wonderful additions to the garden and easy to grow – as long as you keep slugs and snails at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spruce / Debbie Wolfe It's best to divide hostas in the fall so the plant experiences less stress. Hostas pull apart very ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. If you cringe every time you look at your crowded hostas, don't despair. You can move or divide hostas ...

Dear Roger: My hostas are looking a little ratty after a long, hot summer, and I would like to have more. How do I divide and transplant them? - Lisa, Fayetteville Dear Lisa: Divide hostas when there ...

Who doesn't love hostas? These beautiful, versatile perennials can fill a garden with lush greenery, and they pair beautifully with many other plants. And while they're very low-maintenance, like ...

Q: I was wondering, when is the best time is to split hostas and irises? I have heard conflicting times. A: Hostas divide best right before new growth begins in spring - or just as they're getting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hostas (Hosta spp.) are well-loved garden plants, known for their broad leaves and pretty flowers. Knowing how to grow hostas will ...

Hostas are some of the easiest perennial plants to divide, and this task is something you'll want to do periodically to keep them healthy and lush. An almost perfect shade plant, they do appreciate ...

Follow these steps for a thriving garden. It's important to divide hostas so they stay healthy and don't overcrowd other plants. Divide hostas in the spring or early autumn. Simply dig up the plant, ...

I spent the weekend digging up plants to get ready for the Green Girls plant swap May 31, and it reaffirmed my affection for hosta. They spread a little, but in a very contained, polite way, and wait ...

It's best to divide hostas in the fall so the plant experiences less stress. Hostas pull apart very easily, but if you come across a denser crown, use a sharp, sterile knife to get the job done.