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 ...

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, (sounds like “flocks”) originating mostly in North America, belongs to a genus of about 70 species that are known as the “backbone” of the perennial border, adding color and fragrance to the ...

They bloom best in full sun, but I get plenty of flowers from 'Woods Blue' and 'Woods Pink' in my partial shade garden. There ...

(gentle music) - I'm Eric with Landscaped Garden Centers, and today I'm gonna talk about some of my favorite flowering perennials. (gentle music) - [Eric] The first one we're gonna talk about is a ...

Watching butterflies flit around the yard is one of life’s simple pleasures. Butterflies are not only calming to watch, but they play an important role in the health of backyard plants. Most plants ...

I've got a sunny, open area in my back yard outside of Hershey. I'd like to grow some tall, spiky-flowering plants, preferably perennials this year. Do you have any recommendations? A: Let's see ...

Spring is a time for new beginnings and a fresh start, and that includes your garden. To help refresh your outdoor space, plant perennial flowers that will bloom for years to come. From colorful ...

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 ...

David Rundberg has been gardening for decades and his garden is where he finds the most peace. He has been taking care of the flower beds in his yard for almost 40 years and has made a lifelong hobby ...