Create a low-maintenance, hosta-filled shade garden thats full of texture from spring to fall.
More than just plain green filler among flashier plants, hostas can enhance a shady spot all by themselves.
Some typeseven have very fragrant flowers.
Credit: Matthew Benson
Frequently Asked Questions
Shade gardens are gardens situated in areas that receive little or no direct sunlight.
These gardens feature plants that don’t require direct sunlight to thrive.
Hostas attract pollinators, like butterflies, bumblebees, and the occasional hummingbird with their flowers.
Hostas are low-maintenance so they won’t require much care.
Most hostas grow slowly, taking 2-4 years to reach their full size.
These plants form a rounded clump that won’t continue spreading out.
