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.

Removing faded flowers stimulates more blooms on many plants. Deadhead flowers when they begin to wilt or fade. To deadhead effectively, remove the entire flowering portion, including any sepals or ...

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 ...