I talked to quite a few people who were concerned about the low numbers of monarch butterflies this year. Some of this ...

These late-blooming perennials are a keystone plant, providing beauty and food. Learn where to best plant them and how to ...

The most common purple asters in the home garden are New England aster and New York aster, described below. Both species are native to moist eastern forests and meadows and perform well in more ...

Established clumps are best divided every three years, ideally in spring. The aged centre of the clumps is discarded and 9cm ...

If you’re like me, you probably love the idea of a vibrant, thriving garden, but you might not always have the time to dedicate to high-maintenance plants. That's why a low-maintenance fall garden ...

An excellent choice to consider for late-season interest in your garden is the New England aster, a North American native plant with many benefits. When other plants start to wither, New England ...

There are at least 600 aster species. Two asters that are most well-known are the New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) and the New York aster (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii). Texas native ...

I decided to get deeply involved with the study of asters and goldenrods species. I learned new words like capitulum, ...

Did you know the largest apple in New England is on Route 2 in Lancaster? Not just that, but the rest stop is a shrine to all ...

If you’re hoping to catch the blazing colours of autumn, your best bet is to head to your nearest arboretum. I was lucky ...

As you have probably noticed, most garden centers and nurseries are ... scarlet bee balm (Monarda didyma), a mid-summer bloomer; and New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), a late ...