Climbing asters, or Ampelaster carolinianus, are a wonderful addition to any vertical surfaces, including walls, fences or garden structures. Growing upwards is a clever trick to make the most of your ...

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 ...

Next, deadhead spent flowers, cutting close to the main stem. "Ideally, you should leave 2 to 3 inches of the stem; however, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Asters are popular late summer perennials, sometimes grown as container annuals for fall color. Deadheading asters regularly helps to prolong their bloom time and encourage bigger blooms. When ...

* What it is: This is a new series of compact asters, which are native, early-fall-blooming perennials with daisy-like flowers around a central yellow eye. They're drought-tough and good choices for ...