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 ...

Transforming empty patches in your yard into lush, colorful carpets is easier than you might think with flowering ground cover plants. These low-maintenance plants not only suppress weeds but also add ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pink creeping phlox growing on a slope and around a large rock - Olena Lialina/Getty Images The spring blooms of creeping phlox ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ruby-throated hummingbird on a small wooden swing - Clark42/Getty Images Spotting a colorful critter in your garden is such a ...

There are many varieties of phlox to grow, and they are excellent low-maintenance plants. In my work as a professional gardener, I often plant different kinds of phlox for clients who enjoy their ...

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 ...

Creeping phlox grow most successfully in well-drained soil, such as on a slope held back by rocks. They flower best in full sun. Courtesy photo The second week of April is green with new growth, so ...

And they're really low-maintenance!

If your phlox plants look bedraggled or you’ve been dealing with mildew issues year after year, it may be time to pick up your pruners. Pruning phlox of any sort before winter can prevent powdery ...

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 ...