A poet is said to be someone who sees the world each day as if for the first time. I can vouch for this poetic feeling whenever I see certain plants, no matter how familiar they might be. At this time ...

These seeds need cold winter temperatures to germinate in the spring. Are New England Asters Good for Pollinators? New ...

Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these ...

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

A close-up of asters in bloom in a garden - Wut_Moppie/Shutterstock Looking for a flower that will brighten up your garden with colorful blooms even in late summer? Asters (Aster spp.) are the way to ...

Strategy: This perennial plant is often mistaken for the invasive knapweeds that are listed as noxious. It generally has lavender petals with numerous yellow flowers in the center inflorescence. Its ...

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 ...

Asters are stars of the late summer and early fall garden. Getrude Jekyll, English grand dame of perennial garden design, loved them so much that she devoted an entire border to asters (whose name ...