08/28/2026
We love growing hostas in containers, but they do require a bit of extra care. This fall, you should take a few steps to ensure your hostas thrive this winter and next spring:
🪴Make sure your containers have proper drainage so they don't get water-logged and freeze solid.
🌱Wait until the plants go dormant and then trim the dead leaves back to 1 to 2 inches tall.
🪴Move containers to a sheltered location, placing them in an unheated garage or shed or against a the house.
🌱Avoid fertilizing and reduce watering to the bare minimum.
Do you have hostas in containers? What's your winter protocol?