Anyone can grow a hosta, but the most eye-catching ones need the right spot to reach their full potential.

Be warned before planting hostas -- they're prone to a number of problems, which can lead to ruined leaves, rotting roots, and plant damage beyond repair.

Hostas are arguably one of the easiest perennials to grow, and they look great—and at times, downright majestic—in woodland gardens and low-maintenance landscapes. But while hostas are generally ...