Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This is a time of year when a lot of people give up on growing new plants, but it’s a great time to grow local, using native plants. You can buy seeds and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." New England asters (Symphotrichum novae-angliae) are native to the U.S. with small daisy-like flowers in ...

As I wander the grounds of the arboretum throughout the month of May, my eye is caught by the blue flowers of the late spring-blooming plant commonly known as Stokes aster. Closely related to its ...

Late winter isn't just for garden planning. Certain perennials benefit from early planting, setting the stage for stronger ...

Asters are gorgeous members of the daisy family that light up the autumn landscape with their white, purple, or blue blooms, and they provide an excellent source of food for wildlife. If you cut back ...

Following nature when you design a garden or your landscape is a valuable idea. If you notice our natural landscapes, there is something in bloom during all the growing season. This not only adds to ...

The blooms are large, reaching 3 to 4 inches wide and almost as exotic looking as those of the passionflower. Stokes’ asters have always been among my favorite native perennials though I have ...

The mornings are getting colder and there has been frost on the docks and boats at sunrise. The willows and aspen are turning gold, and purple asters seem to be still blooming in abundance here in ...

Q: My asters have developed bleached-looking leaves lately. I’ve been checking the soil for moisture before watering, so I think I’m giving it enough water, and only when it needs it. Is this a ...

Many gardeners gasp in admiration at the vast drifts of immaculate, colour-coordinated perennials that often dominate the show gardens at Chelsea. These are frequently arranged as you do bunches of ...