Where to Plant: Full sun and well-drained soil. Plant this large perennial near the back of a border where it serves as a pleasing backdrop for low-growing plants. Place it where you can enjoy its ...

Choose a pot that is a good size, at least 14 or 16 inches in diameter, to avoid any top-heavy tumbles towards the latter end of summer and fall. Try these rustic pots, available from Amazon, which ...

QI have a large maple tree in my back yard with a branch span of maybe 40 feet. It has a fair amount of above-ground roots. Am I safe covering up some of the roots to make the ground even to plant ...

Q: Can you tell me the name of this purple ground cover? A: The ground cover in question is a perennial plant called creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera). It comes in pink, purple, white and a few ...

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 ...

Spotting a colorful critter in your garden is such a delight, and you might assume that you have to work hard to attract their attention. But many low-maintenance plants attract both hummingbirds and ...

Q: I have grass growing in my creeping phlox and would like to know how to get rid of it other than by hand. When I try to pull it out, the phlox is torn. A: This is a common dilemma in perennial ...