Hostas thrive in total shade to nearly full sun which makes them ideal for planting under trees. I like to plant Hostas in a ring around a tree. It's much better for the tree than mounding mulch ...

Hosta is a perennial foliage plant so well-known and widely planted that many gardeners take it for granted. There are over 3000 named varieties, all of them easy to grow and very trouble-free ...

“I need to plant a hosta under my tree, which variety is your favorite?” This innocent question to one of the North Dakota State University Extension Master Gardeners in Ward County sent me ...

To get rid of grass under trees before planting a groundcover, either smother the grass with newspaper and mulch or strip the grass.

Many people love to plant hostas under their trees because they're so good at flourishing in the canopy's shade. But not every tree is a good hosta companion, especially if they have shallow roots.

Will anything grow near spruce trees? Depending on how large the tree is and how close you’re planting you can try several things. I have had excellent success growing hostas under and near spruce.

Not much will grow under big trees, but this combination of hosta, liriope and barrenwort is one excellent solution. Trees have a lot of great traits, but they make lousy botanical neighbors to ...

They were originally planted under a maple tree, but the maple died and I temporarily moved the hostas while we removed the tree and its stump to make way for a new tree.

Jessica Mercer, plant expert at Plant Addicts, says, 'Intense afternoon sun can lead to bleached, papery margins and leaf scorch even on so-called “sun-tolerant” hostas.

Hostas fade over winter, leaving a bare patch in the yard. Choose companion plants wisely to replace winter color or improve ...

In the perennial department, you’ll find a very long list: ajuga, bergenia, campanula, carex, euphorbia, geranium, daylilies, hellebore, hosta, liriope, sedums and veronica, to name a few.

Q.:Please recommend some plants that would tolerate being planted under an oak tree. It is in our front yard next to the driveway, about 14 inches diameter. The soil is well drained. The placement ...