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 ...

For crossword puzzle fans, a clue that appears often in crossword puzzles: a five-letter word for ‘fall flower’? A-s-t-e-r The aster is the classic fall flower because, like mums, asters set blossoms ...

Close up of Aster flowers that are turning brown - Wirestock/Getty Images Asters are beautiful, hardy plants that brighten up any garden with their daisy-like flowers. However, there are issues that ...

Asters are members of the daisy family (Asteraceae), along with dahlias, marigolds and sunflowers. The two most common types of asters in our area are the New England aster and the New York aster.

The large high pressure system that built over us last week brought stable weather and several welcome late summer warm and sunny days. I happened to be on the nature trail on my local saltmarsh and ...

When choosing plants for the garden is can be a tough balancing act, especially in climates as tough as the Adelaide Hills. Plants must be tough enough to handle long, dry summers with temperatures ...

As you read this, I am on vacation. Yet I did not forget the statewide readership of the Think, Texas newsletter and column. In my absence, allow me to offer a March 28, 2020, column by Christina ...

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We are coming up to aster time, when the Michaelmas daisies come into their own. They shine in the crystal clear light peculiar to late summer and early autumn, providing nectar for butterflies and ...