The Spruce on MSN

Should You Cut Back Hostas Now or Wait Until Spring? What to Do for Better Plants Next Year

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 ...
Yahoo

The 23 Best Companion Plants To Grow Alongside Your Hostas For Year-Round Color

Hostas covering the ground in a forest with a wooden pathway winding through the center - Mint Images/Getty Images There are 22 species of hostas, all of which are commonly used as ornamental foliage ...

We Asked Garden Pros If You Need to Prune Hostas in the Fall—And We Wish We Knew This Sooner

Fall pruning for hostas isn’t required, but it can tidy beds and reduce pests. Experts share when and how to trim for healthier plants before winter hits.
Better Homes & Gardens on MSN

How and When to Cut Back Hostas in the Fall

Unlike many perennials, hostas should be cut back in the fall because experts consistently find that fall cleanups help control diseases and pests. If left standing, decaying leaves can attract ...
AOL

5 Places You Should Never Plant Hostas—And Where They Will Thrive Instead

Low-maintenance hosta plants have unique foliage that brings color and interest to the shadier parts of your yard. Because they’re perennials, they’ll return every year so you can enjoy them without ...
KARE 11

Grow with KARE: Stopping deer from eating hostas

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Any hosta gardener knows that deer love to eat hostas. There are a whole host of things you can do to try and keep the deer away — from commercial and homemade sprays to fencing ...