Wait until fall frost kills tall phlox before pruning to the ground; fall pruning is keeps powdery mildew at bay. Regular deadheading and light trimming encourage bushier growth, extend blooming, and ...

Phlox is a common garden plant that comes in many forms, with nearly 70 species of perennial and annual varieties, from creeping to tall, with flowers that bloom from mid-spring through late summer.

I appreciate native shrubs and wildflowers. They are so easy to grow. The environment in this area is perfect for them to thrive because this is their native habitat. I’m so pleased when I walk around ...

The height of summer is upon us. Brilliant colors fill gardens and the scent of flowers hangs in the humid air. I stand, garden scissors in hand. My other hand is absolutely full of spikey stems and ...

Making its debut this year is Luminary Sunset Coral tall garden phlox. I grew it last year as part of the Proven Winners, garden writer trial program and fell madly in love with it. The color is ...

Making its debut this year is Luminary Sunset Coral tall garden phlox. I grew it last year as part of Proven Winners' garden writer trial program and fell madly in love with it. The color is ...

aking its debut this year is Luminary Sunset Coral tall garden phlox. I grew it last year as part of Proven Winners’ garden writer trial program and fell madly in love with it. The color is ...

Many kinds of perennial flowers can transform your space into a hummingbird haven and keep these feathered friends coming around. As a professional gardener, I try to choose plants that will bloom ...

Recently I was given the task of writing a garden piece on the topic of what I wish I had. Sounds like a writer trap, doesn’t it? Though I am still writing that piece, I will tell you I wish I had ...