Spring Splitting Splitting hostas in spring reduces the potential for leaf damage and gives transplanted divisions an excellent chance to re-root and establish throughout the growing season.

You can prune hostas to remove dead leaves and spent flowers anytime to keep them looking their best. For a full cut, wait ...

Reasons to prune hostas in spring include: Spent foliage left on the plant over winter helps protect the crown and roots during freeze/thaw cycles and extended cold weather.

Propagation by division is easy and suitable even for a beginner gardener. It is one of the easiest ways to get more of the ...

keep in mind that you should only be dividing perennials that bloom during spring and summer, not fall. Oosterwyk says that perfect perennials for dividing include hostas, daisies, helenium, daylilies ...

As autumn rolls in with shorter days and a noticeable chill in the air, the gardening calendar kicks into high gear. September may seem like a time to wind down, but it's actually one of the busiest ...