You know hostas? Those broad-leafed, perennial plants landscapers so often put in shady spots, or on the edges between gardens and lawns? Well, it turns out hosta shoots are edible. Really.

'Planning my shady border now and have a few of these on the list,' said one gardener.

Hostas are wonderful additions to the garden and easy to grow – as long as you keep slugs and snails at bay who love to nibble on their leaves. A popular ground cover plant that thrives in shade, they ...

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

Hostas are becoming more and more popular by the year, but they don't bloom in the spring. To balance your garden out year-round, plant this flower nearby.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A shady yard with a lush landscaped area - Joanne Dale/Getty Growing anything in deep or partial shade, whether near a tree or ...

Q: A friend gave me some starts of hosta last year, and where I planted them, this lovely surprise came up early this spring. I did not plant this so I’m guessing this came as a bonus with the hostas ...

PRESTON, Minn. — Cindy Tomashek’s gardens on her property near Preston boast plants of a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. They have broad leaves and skinny leaves; smooth or frilled ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — If you’re holiday shopping for the green thumb in your life, you might be considering some seeds for their garden. On several online sites, you’ll find hosta seeds for sale but these ...

WEBSTER, N.Y. – Here’s an update to a News10NBC Fact Check from earlier this week about hosta seeds for sale online that promised to grow brightly colored variations of the plant. The fact check ...