Increase the hostas in your shade garden by dividing the plants at the right time following these easy steps.

If done correctly and at the right time, they rebound quickly and begin growing gorgeous foliage for you.

This guide shows you how and when to divide hostas to ensure success.

dividing hosta plants for garden

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Not all hosta varieties grow at the same pace.

Dividing Hostas in Fall

For fall division, you have a similar four-week window of opportunity.

dividing hosta plant with knife

Credit: Julie Maris Semarco