Hostas benefit from division every few years to keep them healthy and reach their full potential. Here's which time of year is best to do this.

Hostas are some of the easiest perennial plants to divide, and this task is something you'll want to do periodically to keep them healthy and lush. An almost perfect shade plant, they do appreciate ...

Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.

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It's best to divide hostas in the fall so the plant experiences less stress. Hostas pull apart very easily, but if you come across a denser crown, use a sharp, sterile knife to get the job done.