MB: Yes, hardy hosta can take a hostile makeover during the heat of the summer, but only if you put the clump of roots into intensive care for a month or more and really push the fluids. Use a sharp ...

May is the month hostas truly take off. Here's what you need to do now to ensure healthy, vibrant growth before the summer ...

A: Soak the soil around each hosta until it’s soggy, then use a spading fork to lift it out of the ground without damaging too many roots. Use old towels and T-shirts to wrap the roots. Keep them damp ...

In fall, cut back hosta leaves, clear debris, and mulch crowns with pine needles for winter protection. Divide plants at least 30 days before frost, or overwinter divisions indoors if you’re late. For ...