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5 Tips for How to Care for Hostas in Winter

Unlike many plants, hostas don’t need a lot of winter protection. In most zones, they don’t need frost covers or blankets, even during harsh winters. In fact, a season of frost and dormancy actually ...
Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...
Prune hostas just before a killing frost in your zone for best results. Fall pruning keeps beds tidy, deters pests, and directs energy to spring growth. If missed, let foliage die back naturally and ...
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 ...
Hostas (Hosta spp.), prized for their lush foliage and ability to brighten up a shady garden, are a plant you may want to consider adding to your landscape this fall. Although spring is another ...