This will discourage overwintering pests, like slugs, and help promote healthy growth. Use a clean pair of bypass pruners, and cut the stems to about 2 inches above the soil. Pruning is an important ...

Pruning hostas in the fall isn’t required but helps tidy beds and reduce pests, though it removes winter cover. If you skip fall, prune in spring before new growth—hostas tolerate either approach.

In fall, cut back hosta leaves, clear debris, and mulch crowns with pine needles for winter protection. Divide plants at least 30 days before frost, or overwinter divisions indoors if you’re late. For ...

Hostas are leafy show-stoppers that pop back every year from their woody crowns and roots. They are known for their lush leaves and low-maintenance nature. Hostas are relatively easy-to-grow and ...