Q: Three years ago we planted four hostas around a zelkova tree. They were fine for the first couple of years, but now theyve disappeared. Could it be that roots of the tree have taken over? A: Thatd ...

Hostas are the best-selling perennials in the United States, second only to daylilies. And anyone who gardens with hostas can tell you why. "Beyond a doubt, they are the easiest plants in the world to ...

When it comes to growing hostas, Tom Lakowske might serve as inspiration — or perhaps as a cautionary tale. “I saw one at a nursery and picked it up and brought it home and planted it. And that ...