Q: We're having some landscaping done, and I need to move several large hostas. They'll be moved back to this site when the work is done in two weeks. Should I cut the leaves back or prune them in any ...

Q: Is it a bad time to transplant hosta and ferns? My mother-in-law had some large bushes removed and the ground is very soft. We'd like to move these plants there now. A: This isn't an ideal time, ...

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 ...

DEAR ANNE: I have a huge hosta in my flower garden that has to be at least 50 years old as it was already good-sized when I bought my house 40 years ago. It is now "hollow" in the center and is ...

Q: When is the best time of year to dig up and move my variegated hostas? They were originally planted under a maple tree, but the maple died and I temporarily moved the hostas while we removed the ...

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 ...

A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other seating area. Alternatively if you learn how to grow hostas in the ground their heart-shaped leaves will add structure, ...