Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a vibrant perennial known for its colorful, fragrant summer blooms that come in shades like red, pink, lavender, blue, and even variegated. Although undeniably ...
Gardeners across the country cherish phlox, but it is one of dozens of plants that get passed over because it is typically not in bloom when it's shopping time. The phlox I am referring to is called ...
‘Tis the season of summer phlox and black-eyed Susans. The light to dark pink blossoms of the phlox intermingle with the bold yellow petals and dark centers of the black-eyed Susans. Their presence in ...
Gardeners across the country cherish phlox, but it is one of dozens of plants that get passed over because it is typically not in bloom when it's shopping time. The phlox I am referring to is called ...
· Summer phlox (Phlox paniculata). Fragrant flowers of summer phlox come in large, dome-shaped clusters on plants 3 or more feet tall. Magenta, pink, rose, lavender and white. Some have a contrasting ...
Growing on the edge of our upper pond is a beautiful mass of purple phlox. I enjoy looking out the window and seeing them wave in the breeze, and I especially enjoy sitting at the upper pond and ...
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 ...
Q: I have planted quite a few phlox plants in my border this year, and they are flowering beautifully. When the blooms fade, is it a good idea to deadhead them? And if so, what's the best approach to ...
Having a beautiful garden every month of the year can be quite a challenge. Depending on where you live, your growing conditions can make choosing the right plants for year-round appeal a difficult ...
It’s time to ready the garden for fall. A checklist of things to do in August: Prepare the soil for fall vegetables by adding 2-4 inches of quality compost. Some can be sown or transplanted now, ...