For crossword puzzle fans, a clue that appears often in crossword puzzles: a five-letter word for ‘fall flower’? A-s-t-e-r The aster is the classic fall flower because, like mums, asters set blossoms ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. After a few days of extreme heat and humidity, fall weather is finally here. The plentiful rains provide a great opportunity for fall planting of trees, ...

Fall is the time of year when we start thinking about putting the garden to bed and letting it take a nice long rest. But not so fast! There is still plenty to be done to prep your garden for winter.

Aster season is coming to an end here in Zone 5, but don’t cut down those drying stalks just yet, says John Magee. A garden designer based in Middleburg, Va., John is a leader of the native plant ...

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After witnessing the beauty of the serpentine aster at Nottingham Park in Chester County, I’m inspired to suggest it as our new state flower. This unique species, resembling small daisies, blooms ...

Your garden may not be looking Instagram ready at the moment, but don’t give up: There’s time for more color before the first frost. 19 Photos View Slide Show › By Margaret Roach On the cusp of fall, ...