Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of Aster flowers that are turning brown - Wirestock/Getty Images Asters are beautiful, hardy plants that brighten up any ...

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 ...

Perennial flowering plants are effortless and reliable. They return every year and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. But when picking perennials, some people wonder if the daisy-like flowering ...

The aster flower has an interesting history and it belongs to the astonishing Asteraceae family which has a long list of unexpected plants. It is nonpoisonous and has been used for food and medicine.

Nothing makes a garden feel a little empty like walking past your flowers and seeing no butterflies in sight. The blooms may be colorful, the beds tidy, but without those flitting wings, your garden ...

When you tidy your garden in preparation for winter, there's one item you should avoid doing if you want to attract beautiful birds to your garden during the colder months: Pruning back certain ...

That feeling when your asters suddenly start popping up where your tulips are supposed to be next spring is a common frustration with gardeners. These late-season perennials are valued for their daisy ...

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 ...

Move over, mums! 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 butterflies and ...

Some things are so common, they become unnoticeable. Blue skies are like that. When I moved to sunny Florida from overcast Cape Cod, I was constantly aware of the continual brightness. Every day I’d ...