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The Best Thing You Can Do for Hostas After the First Frost
Gardening experts agree you should cut back hostas in late fall, just after the season’s first hard frosts. At this point, the leaves are turning yellow or brown and look limp. Cutting them back at ...
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How To Tell If Your Hostas Have Frost Damage And Tips For Saving Them
Hostas are hardy plants, but that doesn't mean they're not susceptible to frost damage. Here are some signs you should look ...
Hostas are a gardener's go-to plant for a shade garden with good reason: They are hardy, perennial, foliage plants easy to establish and maintain, but they aren't evergreen. Leaves die back, usually ...
Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...
As trees change colors in autumn, so do hostas, adding to your garden’s beautiful fall colors. And while these yellow leaves can be beautiful, you may be ready to trim them for aesthetic reasons.
Perennial and grass foliage can add a lot of appeal to the winter landscape while being beneficial for overwintering ...
Cut back hostas after the first hard frost to protect next season’s growth and avoid disrupting the plant’s natural energy cycle. Removing dead leaves in late fall helps prevent pests and disease, ...
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