Pink creeping phlox growing on a slope and around a large rock - Olena Lialina/Getty Images The spring blooms of creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) are a welcome sight after a long winter. Whether you ...

One of the first signs of spring is the colorful billows of creeping Phlox in light blue, white and all shades of pink, creeping along rock gardens and slopes. Creeping Phlox is a hardy, dependable ...

Candytuft -Iberis sempervirens is a low growing, flowering perennial native to southern Europe, which is hardy statewide. An early spring bloomer, it prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.

Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a perennial ground cover native to the Eastern U.S. It blooms in late spring for three to four weeks, is about five to six inches tall and spreads up to two feet ...

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 ...

Do you have an area in your garden where the sun just refuses to shine? Rather than leaving it bare, fill this negative space with annuals and perennial plants that thrive in partial to full shade. To ...

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 ...

) is a good, tough plant, and is much used. Woodland phlox, on the other hand, has a quieter beauty that some gardeners prefer. Consider Phlox stolonifera 'Variegata.' Don't confuse it with the garish ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...