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 ...

A close-up of asters in bloom in a garden - Wut_Moppie/Shutterstock Looking for a flower that will brighten up your garden with colorful blooms even in late summer? Asters (Aster spp.) are the way to ...

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

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 ...

Don't wait until November to plant mums and asters. Buy them now or by mid-September, and plant them in your landscape. These fall bloomers need to have their roots growing and become established ...

Asters bring much-needed sparkle to late-summer and fall gardens. The word “aster,” in fact, comes from “astron,” the Greek word for “star.” (Consider “asterisk” and “astronomy.”) With daisy-shaped ...

New York asters (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) are an excellent choice if you're starting a pollinator garden. Asters are native to eastern North America and native birds and pollinators find them a ...

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 ...

Looking for a flower that will brighten up your garden with colorful blooms even in late summer? Asters (Aster spp.) are the way to go. This stunning plant features delicate, daisy-like flowers in a ...