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 ...

As the growing season winds down, the blooms of Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, commonly called New England aster, add their colors to those of the autumn leaves. “It brings the fall” was the name ...

Fall does not have to mean the end of bright blooms in central Ohio; some late-flowering perennials are making their debut after a long summer in waiting. New England aster Purple Dome (Symphyotrichum ...

Few things are more disheartening than spending days planning and planting a flower garden, only to have it decimated by deer within a night or two. Fortunately, there are some flowering plants that ...

While many gardens are in decline asters are late bloomers that provide and food for pollinators and birds. Many plants are in an autumnal decline, as are many gardeners, after a very long growing ...

A monarch butterfly feeds on a fall favorite, New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), which provides an incredibly important source of nectar for migrating monarchs.

On a bright, sunny day in September 2002, I made my first trip to Hyde Hall, the Royal Horticultural Society’s garden in Essex. I photographed numerous late-flowering plants, but what really blew me ...

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 ...

But it doesn't have to be like that. Fall gardens can be just as beautiful as those in spring and summer. If you like native plants, either woodland and prairie/field plants can be incorporated into ...

As summer fades away and fall settles in, birds in North America begin preparing for the cold season—and your yard can become a vital fuelling station for these feathered visitors. By planting the ...