We have tried hardy asters again, even though they don't seem to like our
garden (but do seem to do very well for most everyone else in this area).

Should last year's growth be cut down to the ground now or left alone? Maybe
we've been doing that wrong.

Ralph D.]We have tried hardy asters again, even though they don't seem to like our
garden (but do seem to do very well for most everyone else in this area).

Should last year's growth be cut down to the ground now or left alone? Maybe
we've been doing that wrong.


here are a couple of links that might help u ralph. good luck with your asters.
cyaaaaa, sockiescat.

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/aster.html
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-505.html

Ralph D. wrote:
We have tried hardy asters again, even though they don't seem to like our
garden (but do seem to do very well for most everyone else in this area).

Should last year's growth be cut down to the ground now or left alone? Maybe
we've been doing that wrong.

Here is a site that has some tips on growing asters:
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/aster.html

You can use google (or your favorite search engine) to find a lot more
information on them.
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Bill R. (Ohio Valley, U.S.A)

Gardening Since 1969

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