We often make statements in order to justify our decisions. Which of the following statements do you believe? (1) I purchase Playboy for the articles. (2) Marilyn Monroe was brought to the White House ...

We often make statements in order to justify our decisions. Which of the following statements do you believe? (1) I purchase Playboy for the articles. (2) Marilyn Monroe was brought to the White House ...

Mark Zilis, owner of Q&Z Nursery in Rochelle and author of a new, self-published book, “The Hosta Handbook” (Q and Z Nursery, $34.95) recommends these hostas for the average garden. – Hosta `So Sweet’ ...

Available in a wide range of shades and sizes, hostas are best known for the luxuriant foliage they bring to shady spots in gardens — but they also bloom with beautiful, fragrant flowers. Certain ...

Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...

Whether you remove hosta blooms depends on how you want to enjoy these popular perennial plants. Reviewed by Sylvia Duax Hostas, some of the prettiest shade plants out there, are usually grown for ...

I remember when most garden centers sold only two kinds of hostas – a solid green one and a green one called ‘Aureovariegata’ with a yellowish-white edge to the leaves. Still, we really liked them, ...

I have really enjoyed getting to know my garden after sunset this summer. Experiencing your beloved plants in the dark of night is a wholly different experience, a world of ghostly glows and heavenly ...

Low-maintenance hosta plants have unique foliage that brings color and interest to the shadier parts of your yard. Because they’re perennials, they’ll return every year so you can enjoy them without ...