Hostas add volume and lushness to any yard but how soon should you prune before wintertime? Here's when you should trim them back and what to look out for.

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 ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...

Key Points 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 ...

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.

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...

Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...

Q We planted two pomegranate bushes this spring, and they are looking healthy but the top branches are a bit leggy. Should we trim them back this late? We think it would be fun to get a pomegranate or ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I need to know when is the best time to divide hostas and how to do it. The ideal time is spring, just as new growth begins.