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 ...

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 ...

Aster yellows disease: You may have heard of this bizarre condition, or, like me, perhaps you’ve seen it in your own garden but didn't realize it was a disease. The first time I saw Aster yellows on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A series of flowers growing along the edge of a garden - Mtreasure/Getty Images Beautiful and native to North America, most plants ...

Fall in the Kentucky garden can be a hard time of year. By the time September and October roll around, we’ve been through spring gully-washers and summer droughts. The early season fertilizers have ...

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 ...

Come fall, a surge of vibrant color is welcome in most gardens. Asters, true to their name’s meaning of “star” in the Greek language, are proven performers. They provide a gorgeous display of pink, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Q: My asters have developed bleached-looking leaves lately. I’ve been checking the soil for moisture before watering, so I think I’m giving it enough water, and only when it needs it. Is this a ...

A few of my coneflowers had strange growths on each flower head. This is the first time I have seen this on my plants. What caused this, and is there anything I can do to improve the health of my ...