Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...

Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter ...

It's important to divide hostas so they stay healthy and don't overcrowd other plants. Divide hostas in the spring or early autumn. Simply dig up the plant, shake off the soil, then cut the clump into ...

It’s been very dry across the area lately, creating drought conditions in some spots. With fall being the best time ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...

Find out when to cut back hostas and how to help these plants overwinter well. When leaves on trees start showing fall colors, hostas also start turning vibrant yellow, soft orange, and muted brown.

When to divide — In Minnesota, early to mid-fall (September through mid-October) is ideal. Aim to divide perennials four to six weeks before the ground freezes, giving roots time to settle in before ...

Dear Master Gardener: We have Tiger Eyes Sumac, which has beautiful fall color, but sometimes pops up in other places, even ...

As the vibrant colors of summer recede and you begin turning to that essential list of fall garden jobs, your hostas should be a top priority. While there is plenty of guidance available on planting ...

If you brought any house plants outside for the summer, now is the time to think about bringing them back inside. Make sure they are insect free. Begonias are shown in an outdoor pot in a western ...

There’s something kind of magical about the dropping of the temperature and the changing of leaves. Shades of red, orange, yellow and more replace what was once lush and green, managing to take what ...

Fall Berry is a seed that was introduced to Grow a Garden on September 20, 2025, as part of the Fall Update expansion. If you're looking to add this crop to your garden, I've put together a guide on ...