Hostas thrive in moist soil, but too much water can be an issue. "They hate standing water," says Kate Walz, founder of KW Garden Design. "Poorly draining soil or low spots that stay soggy can lead to ...

It all starts when you plant hostas. Hostas like rich and well-draining soil, so mixing in organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure, before planting, and using a slow-release, balanced ...

Choose a large container (18in in diameter or more) with drainage holes. Plant your hosta at the same depth that it's planted in its original pot, into multipurpose compost.

Occasionally, I bring beautiful container-grown hostas indoors to use as house plants for several weeks at a time. They're actually prettier than many traditional indoor house plants.

Some perennials aren't suited for the container life. While they can grow in pots, they'll thrive if planted in the ground.

“Hostas are one of the most diverse, hardy plants. During the growing season, you can’t even see the containers because the hostas are just so immense.

Divide dormant hostas for more plants, or buy established plants in nursery containers. To plant, remove the hosta from its container and free any tangled roots.

A. Hosta can be happy in containers, and the size of the pot should relate to the size of the hosta. Some dwarf hosta such as the tiny “Mouse Ears” variety with 6-inch leaves can grow in a 4 ...

“Bamboo takes the top spot among container disasters,” says Andy Wu, founder of Backyard Oasis. “The rhizome grows with such ...

For thriving hostas, consider the growing requirements of companion plants. Avoid those that require plenty of sun, dry soils ...

Bear in mind that some hostas grow quite large and will need an appropriate size container. Wolverine, Grand Tiara and So Sweet are small to mid-size varieties that can be grown for years in ...