How to Split Hostas

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Once you have hostas in your yard, you’ll always have some to share.

Hostas are a common sight in gardens and landscaping across North America. They’re low-maintenance and fine with partial sun conditions. Although hostas don’t produce the showy flowers common to other favorite garden perennials like roses and hydrangeas, hostas come in a wide variety of colors. Their striking leaves provide a tropical vibe without the demanding requirements.

Hostas can grow pretty much anywhere, whether that’s in Montreal, where winters get mighty chilly, or in the southern U.S. But while these plants require minimal upkeep, at some point you’ll need to divide the plants to maintain plant size and health. You can also split hostas to propagate new plants for a lush under-tree effect—no need to head to your local nursery to buy new hosta plants.

Here’s how to split them.