Key Points Gardeners can either prune asters in the fall or not—it's a personal choice.Fall pruning creates a tidier yard and limits disease and pest infestation.Leaving asters unpruned produces a ...

Asters are a beautiful fall-blooming perennial for any garden. Learn the three windows to cut back asters for the most blooms ...

Mums are usually temporary plants - their fragile roots won't survive the winter. By contrast, this flower species blooms in ...

Autumn-proof your garden - top 10 must-do tasks before the colder weather sets in Begin by removing spent summer annuals and ...

Fall garden cleanup can feel like a race against winter—raking leaves, cutting back perennials, and tidying up before the ...

As the long, warm days of summer gradually give way to the crisp, cool embrace of autumn, it's time for gardeners to prepare ...

As the long, warm days of summer gradually give way to the crisp, cool embrace of autumn, it's time for gardeners to prepare ...

Succulents are more known for their low maintenance than their showy petals, but this pretty succulent will benefit from some ...

Apply a fresh layer of mulch to your garden beds. Mulch helps to retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds and regulates soil ...

With a sea of star-shaped blossoms, the Kalimeris, also known as the beautiful aster, invites numerous insects such as bees and butterflies to visit. It’s no wonder that this easy-care plant has now ...

Gardening expert Diarmuid Gavin reveals the common problem wreaking havoc over the nation's box hedges - and what can be done about it ...

This fall, when you visit the garden center in search of seasonal color, be sure to toss a mum or aster into your cart.