Q: I have recently moved house and have acquired a small courtyard that doesn't get much sunshine. I have heard that hostas are well-suited to shade, so would like to grow some in pots to add color ...

Hostas (Hosta spp.), with 22 species and more than 2,000 cultivars, are popular with gardeners who need a long-lived herbaceous perennial that thrives in shady spots. Foliage variations in color and ...

Row of potted hostas leading to a home's front door - Alona Krytska/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hostas are simple to grow and incredibly versatile, acting as ...

I bought a half-dozen hostas last spring. I planted three, but never got around to planting the other three. The ones left in pots all summer were prettier than the planted ones. May I grow them in ...

Hostas are wonderful companion plants for many beautiful species that tolerate quite a bit of shade, but this stunning combo ...

A variety of plants, flowers, and grasses planted in various containers - Dhoxax/Getty Images Container gardening opens the door to growing beautiful, healthy plants without needing a large yard to do ...

You can't go wrong with these pretty shade-loving plants. They thrive in low-light environments and are great for shade ...

This part of June is a good time to appreciate all the perennial flowers that bloom. Visit a local show garden, and you’ll be impressed with tall and spiky delphiniums, lush hosta plants and vibrant ...

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — When selecting perennials for container gardening, it's important to choose plants that thrive well in confined spaces, maintain their beauty throughout the growing season, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hosta with purple flower spikes growing in a concrete container - Artem Stepanov/Getty Images Hostas (Hosta spp.), with 22 species ...