A wide variety of insects in midsummer can chew petals (and foliage), which include many species of beetles, grasshoppers, ...

The headclipping weevil is of greater concern where members of the aster family are used in naturalized areas.

It used to be that I didn’t grow coneflowers in my flower garden. I just didn’t really find their dusky purple daisy-like ...

Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

Coneflowers are easy to grow from seed, but not all varieties will sow true and inherit their parents features. Choose from these budget-friendly options.

Bloody cranesbill is a perennial geranium that grows enthusiastically with little care, particularly once established. It can tolerate drought and doesn't need deadheading, unless you want to ...

Regular readers of this column may remember a few months back I dug out a patch of my heavy clay garden and amended it with ...

If you're new to gardening or simply want to take a break from high-maintenance plants, the following seven flowers are ...

When picking out flowers to plant in your garden, it's important to think about what would look the best, but also what would ...

For example, pairing purple coneflowers with bee balm and blazing star creates a layered effect of height, color, and bloom ...

As fun as it can be to purchase young plants and watch them grow and flower ... Luckily, most coneflowers are hardy in a wide range of climates, with purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) hardy in ...

While Aster yellows is more prevalent in the Midwest, it’s also here in southwestern Pennsylvania and can be confusing to ...