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Are your hostas struggling in your garden? Learn the simple trick to gauge just how much sunlight they can tolerate and keep your plants healthy and vibrant.

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Hosta plants come in such a variety that the choices are only limited by your pocketbook. The size, foliage color and leaf shape offer so many opportunities to fill out ...

However, if you have a very shady spot in your garden that barely ever sees the sun, consider super-hardy perennials such as ferns, lily of the valley, hostas (although they need a little morning ...

These perennials with colorful flowers and contrasting shapes pair perfectly with hostas.

Some hostas can be planted in full sun, but as a general rule, hostas are shade-loving plants that prefer evenly drained soil that is moist and rich in organic matter.

Hostas on the Bluff in St. Clair County, IL, carries hundreds of varieties of hostas. Visit the garden, relax on the patio, buy plants.