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I love asters. They light up my garden just as most other flowers start to fade away. If you’re after steady color late in the year, asters step up at just the right time. Most asters bloom...

Asters light up my garden with daisy-like flowers just as other plants start winding down. They’re part of the Asteraceae family, and honestly, if I don’t get the soil right, they sulk—fewer...

I love growing asters for the jolt of color they bring when most flowers are calling it quits. If you want those full, bright blooms, you’ve got to give them the right light from day one. Asters...

I usually plant asters when the air feels cool, but the ground’s still easy to dig. Perennial asters go in the ground right after the last spring frost, or in early fall if I’ve got at least...

Asters show up just as other flowers start to fade, and honestly, their timing feels perfect. Their daisy-like blooms pull in pollinators and make the garden pop in late summer and fall. If you...

Asters light up the garden with star-shaped flowers just as summer starts to wind down. I really appreciate how they bring a jolt of color when most blooms have called it quits. You can grow more...