if they begin to look discolored or the leaves seem to be wilting away, spider mites may have moved in to your hosta bed for a long summer’s snack. To get rid of spider mites on hostas you’ll need to start with simple remedies, and if these don't work you can escalate...
Hostas also do well with shade-loving shrubs, such as Rhododendrons. The blooms from the bushes add some extra color to your shade garden. While Japanese Maples don’t bloom, the red, lacy leaves add some variety to a bed of Hostas. Find more shade-loving shrubs HERE. Climbing Hydrangea...
Red Leaf Mukdenia (Mukdenia rossi) Part Shade - Zones 4-9 The foreign cousin of Heuchera, Mukdenia have a similarly impressive foliar display. Unlike Heuchera who typically have their most impressive coloration in spring on new leaves, Mukdenia have tremendous fall color with the new leaves em...
Hostas–also called plaintain lilies–are low-growing foliage plants with large, showy leaves that can range in color from deep green through chartreuse into deep blue, with white, lavender or purple blooms in August. There are also variegated cultivars featuring cream, white or yellow centers or...