Many hostas are more vigorous and will show best colors when given some exposure to sun, such as morning sun with afternoon shade. Full sun in the morning is less intense than full sun in early ...

The best way to grow hostas from seed is to start them inside in small pots or trays, keeping the mix consistently moist, and placing them where they'll get bright, indirect sunlight.

Wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a native, clump-forming perennial occurring in woodlands. Five-petaled, saucer-shaped ...

The star of many a shade garden, hostas are adored for their diverse leaves not their blooms. "Most people grow them strictly for the foliage," said Michael Laico, president of the Greater ...

Hostas aren’t without their issues, though. They can be ravaged by persistent deer, rabbits, snails and slugs and damaged by sun and hail. They’re also not for native gardens.

Hostas will thrive in any part of the garden that is not too hot or sunny and where the soil is rich and moist. The richer and moister the soil, the more light they can take, but the general rule ...

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Logo. Life // Home & Garden. Ciscoe's To-do List: Hostas can be used in a sunny border with help ...

Q. I would like to find out if there is a hosta plant that can grow in full sun in the Chicago area. We have hostas on the north and east sides of our house that have grown well every year for the ...