Hostas are wonderful additions to the garden and easy to grow – as long as you keep slugs and snails at bay who love to nibble on their leaves. A popular ground cover plant that thrives in shade, they are most loved for their ornamental foliage that comes in a range of colors and sizes, depending on the variety. Many offer summertime flowers, too, in hues of white or light purple.
As these perennials are long-lasting, they can become congested over time and their performance can dwindle as a result. The solution is to divide hostas up and replant the sections into separate areas or pots in your yard. The process is simple, as this guide explains. And, as it's also a means to propagate these plants, it'll feel like you've got new ones for free.
