Hostas are a gardener's go-to plant for a shade garden with good reason: They are hardy, perennial, foliage plants easy to establish and maintain, but they aren't evergreen. Leaves die back, usually ...

As trees change colors in autumn, so do hostas, adding to your garden’s beautiful fall colors. And while these yellow leaves can be beautiful, you may be ready to trim them for aesthetic reasons.

Hostas are so easy to grow that we rarely see a temperate shade garden without one. The dizzying selection of foliage means we never tire of them, either. A collection of blue, lime, creamy, and green ...

There are different types of currants to grow, including blackcurrants, whitecurrants, redcurrants, and more. While it may ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

Richard’s final recommendation for pruning is bee balm. October is a good time for this as the top section of the shrub ...

Cut back hostas in late fall when the leaves are brown to prevent diseases and pests. Use garden pruners to cut the foliage to about two centimeters above the ground. Avoid overpruning as hostas need ...