There are many varieties of asters, so you may be confused if yours are perennials, or simply here for a season. Discover the ...

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 ...

Aster Flower Benefits for Gardeners Come fall, a surge of vibrant color is welcome in most gardens. Asters, true to their name’s meaning of “star” in the Greek language, are proven performers. They ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

SAN ANTONIO — Two of my favorite plants, fall aster and mint marigold, bloom for a short period in late fall. The aster plant grows to a mound about 2 feet tall and 6 feet in diameter if you restrict ...

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 ...

When you tidy your garden in preparation for winter, there's one item you should avoid doing if you want to attract beautiful birds to your garden during the colder months: Pruning back certain ...

Aster yellows disease: You may have heard of this bizarre condition, or, like me, perhaps you’ve seen it in your own garden but didn't realize it was a disease. The first time I saw Aster yellows on ...