Category: Plant Guides

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...

I reach for asters when I want real color at the tail end of the season. These daisy-like flowers light up the garden just as summer gives up, and they keep bees and butterflies busy right through...

Chrysanthemums might look sturdy, but pests and diseases can sneak in and wreck those blooms before you know it. I’ve watched healthy mums suddenly develop spots or get covered in sticky residue...

You water your chrysanthemum. You give it sun. The leaves look healthy, but you still see no flowers. It’s maddening when mums grow lush and green but just won’t bloom. Most chrysanthemums...

Getting the soil right is where it all begins with chrysanthemums. Mums thrive in well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 7.0, rich in organic matter. If your...