Asters grow wild all over North America with around 150 native species. But don't leave these prolific autumn bloomers to meadows, fields and wildflower gardens. Both natives and hybrids grow well in ...

Move over, chrysanthemums, there’s another beautiful autumn bloomer that belongs in your garden. Not only do asters look fabulous, but they also provide late season food for pollinators such as ...

Asters are diverse, widespread flowers found in various colors and on most continents. They thrive in sunny locations and bloom from late summer through fall, attracting pollinators like bees and ...

Asters are members of the daisy family (Asteraceae), along with dahlias, marigolds and sunflowers. The two most common types of asters in our area are the New England aster and the New York aster.

The aster flower has an interesting history and it belongs to the astonishing Asteraceae family which has a long list of unexpected plants. It is nonpoisonous and has been used for food and medicine.

Perennial flowering plants are effortless and reliable. They return every year and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. But when picking perennials, some people wonder if the daisy-like flowering ...

When most of us think about adding flowers to the garden, our minds naturally go to spring — the peonies, the tulips, the magnolias, and such. Maybe if we’re feeling unusually connected to the wee ...

Flowering plants near your birdbath provide food and shelter for visiting feathered friends. Birdbaths already demand work, ...

Autumn's on the way, and there's no time like today to get acquainted with your designated September birth flowers — aster and morning glory. Whether a striking star or velvety trumpet, these radiant ...

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They are everywhere, In the fields, in the gardens, even in the wedding bouquets. You see them in white, pink, lavender, violet, blue, and even yellow. What wonderful flowers. There are as many as 170 ...

Choosing the right size pot for aster variety is a primary consideration. Aster seeds require cold stratification for germination. Plant nursery seedlings six to eight weeks before heavy frost in ...