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Yes, You Can Grow Asters in Pots—Here’s How to Keep Them Blooming All Season

Key Points Choosing the right size pot for aster variety is a primary consideration. Aster seeds require cold stratification for germination. Plant nursery seedlings six to eight weeks before heavy ...
Martha Stewart on MSN

How to Grow a Pear Tree—a Low-Maintenance Fruit Tree You Can Plant in the Fall

Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced fertilizer should be applied monthly from spring to late summer to promote ...

Should You Prune Roses in Fall or Wait Until Spring? A Gardener Shares When It Helps—and When It Hurts

Prune roses in fall for shaping or in spring for strong growth—timing depends on your climate. Trim lightly through summer to ...