The taxonomy of asters is somewhat complicated, as it now includes several genera of plants, all within the Asteraceae family. Most gardeners do not need to worry too … See more

Pruning asters is simple: pinch off the dying flowers to make room for new growth. Remove dead or wilting stems promptly. For the simplest pruning, cut the flowers when they … See more

Asters can be propagated by collecting seeds or rooting stem cuttings, but by far the easiest and recommended way is propagation by division. Asters will survive no matter … See more

While asters can be grown from seed, germination can be difficult. Depending upon the variety, you might also wind up with something that looks nothing like the parent plan… See more