Creeping phlox is a low-growing, mat-forming flowering plant that is often seen spreading as a thick ground cover, in rock gardens, and even in crevices of stone walls. Creeping phlox grows best in ...

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 ...

I’ve grown several varieties of phlox over the years, but one border in South Wales really sticks in my mind. A private garden with a vast romantic border that brimmed with cottage garden favorites – ...

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 ...

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 ...