The thrum of crickets, cooler air, the aroma of fallen leaves, and a touch of color in the trees usher in the onset of autumn ...

The aster flower has an interesting history and it belongs to the astonishing Asteraceae family which has a long list of unexpected plants ... well-known are the New England aster (Symphyotrichum ...

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 ...

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

Asters serve as host plants to larvae of the Pearl Crescent ... The most common purple asters in the home garden are New England aster and New York aster, described below. Both species are native ...

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 ...

In just a few short weeks, nature will don its radiant fall attire, with leaves transforming into a visual symphony of bright colors."This year does look good. It's been a good growing season, and we ...

Before the trees put on their colorful autumnal cloaks, the newly rewilded fields at my home turn to gold and purple.

Auburn gardener Cheryl Crouse brings in 30 to 40 plants to overwinter. “I fix up grow lights in my basement, and then I put ...

In collaboration with the Greenbelt Native Plant Center, a NYC Parks facility, New Yorkers for Parks has put together a seed packet of native perennials that can be planted in the fall alongside the ...

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