In fall, cut back hosta leaves, clear debris, and mulch crowns with pine needles for winter protection. Divide plants at least 30 days before frost, or overwinter divisions indoors if you’re late. For ...

This week’s preview of winter gave outdoor perennial potted plants a rude awakening. This sudden winter burst is a timely reminder to start overwintering potted plants. Why take time to protect potted ...

I bought a half-dozen hostas last spring. I planted three, but never got around to planting the other three. The ones left in pots all summer were prettier than the planted ones. May I grow them in ...

Many container plants must be safely stored from freezing temperatures in the winter. You either moved them to a slightly warmer spot to shelter, like a garage, or indoors to a windowsill. Either way, ...

Hostas are low-maintenance plants that grace the garden with lush, green foliage and bell-shaped blooms throughout the spring and summer season. While these plants thrive even with little attention, ...

Dropping temperatures are a serious concern for gardeners in the winter, so people are always on the lookout for new ways to protect outdoor plants from frost, including potted plants. In gardening ...