Commonly called the Michaelmas daisy, asters comes in a multitude of varieties, colors and sizes. Fall is aster time. Known by the common name, Michaelmas daisy, this plant with starlike flowers has a ...

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 ...

Q. I love the tall asters but need advice on how to keep them from flopping and how to keep the bottom half of the plants from turning black. –Mike Lomack, Olympia Fields A. Asters, like ...

Both species include many tall varieties, though the New England aster tends to be taller (4-6 feet) than the New York aster (generally 3-5 feet, with some shorter ones). As group they have one ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to adding color and visual interest to your garden, you’ve probably already planted flowers ...

A. Asters require full sun, good air circulation and adequate moisture during the growing season to perform well. Some of the taller species can be pinched weekly early in the season to promote a full ...

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 ...

Have you noticed how many tall perennials bloom with yellow, daisy-like flowers from midsummer through fall in fields and gardens in this area? There are a lot of them, all U.S. natives, all members ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. People love color in their gardens in the fall, which is why nurseries are ...

With bright petals on daisy-like flowers, asters (Symphyotrichum spp.) are a popular addition to any garden. Known as a keystone species, asters serve as an important food source for pollinators in ...

For perennials that offer great fall color, asters are some of the best choices. Low maintenance, resilient and adapted to various environments, asters make an excellent addition to just about any ...