Asters are one of the best plants to add to your yards. Why? Because not only are they at their best from late summer into fall, extending your annual tapestry of color, they are also super easy ...

Then, once all danger of frost has passed, your young aster plants should be ready to be hardened off and transplanted outside. Aster seeds can also be directly sown after your last frost.

Some of the tall varieties may need staking to keep them from flopping over. New England asters grow across a wide range, from USDA Hardiness zones 3 to 8 (find your zone here). How to Care for ...