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 ...

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: 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 ...

These low-maintenance plants spread quickly, providing beauty and color you don't have to wait a long time for. David & Micha Sheldon / Getty Images Ground covers are heroes in the garden—they prevent ...

I am happy to report, I am back on feet — after 5 weeks in a wheelchair with a fractured knee. Although slow, I am still in hot pursuit of the squirrel that caused this to happen! Meanwhile the weeds ...