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, shake off the soil, then cut the clump into ...

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 ...

Dividing plants is a clever gardening technique that involves separating a plant in half to create a new plant for free. Most perennials benefit from division every two to three years to maintain ...

Q • I have several hosta plants that have grown large and crowded over the years. I have heard that they can be dug and divided and wonder if this is the time to do so. Any time in early spring is the ...

Nothing is worse than when springtime arrives and your beloved plants fail to return. For some plants, this is a common situation that gardeners face. It can be frustrating trying to understand why ...

Hostas are known for their lush foliage and easy care, but do hostas spread more than you’d like? Learn how to manage hosta growth while avoiding common planting and maintenance mistakes.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have several hosta plants that have grown large and crowded over the years. I have heard that they can be dug and divided ...

New hostas don't look as impressive as those in the catalogs, but they will grow bigger with proper care. This is how to ...

A Garden World reader, new to gardening, was perplexed about the “proper” way to grow hostas. He purchased three hostas last spring, planted two in his garden, but never got around to planting the ...