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 ...

Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter helps reduce pests and diseases in spring. After a hard freeze kills the ...

A few steps in fall will ensure beautiful plants come spring. Hostas are an easy way to add interest to the garden because of their large, vivid leaves. The perennials grow well in shady areas, are ...

Want your hostas to survive winter? Don't skip this simple gardening task. Cut back hostas after the first hard frost to protect next season’s growth and avoid disrupting the plant’s natural energy ...

Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering pollinators and wildlife. That’s why I prefer waiting until early spring to cut ...