Perennial Phlox Care

Spread a 2- to 3-inch layer ofCare of garden phlox also includes the clipping of flower stems after the flowers fade. Growing hardy garden phlox is simple and so is its general care.), also called summer phlox, is a sun-loving perennial with a long flowering...

Summer flowers of night phlox plants, so this is also a good plant to include in a sunnyNight blooming phlox is easily started from seeds. Night blooming phlox offers a honey-almond, vanilla fragrance that combines well with the sweet scents ofPlant the...

It's not at all uncommon for two completely different plants to go by the same common name, which can lead to some real problems when you're trying to research care and growing conditions.

) are favorites in flower beds. Infected plants should be dug up and destroyed. Phlox plants also prefer slightly acidic soil and may not perform well in soils that are too alkaline.

Choose a place in sun to partial shade. I might tire of it if it lasted all year, but for a couple of weeks in spring it is delightful.Common names: moss phlox, creeping phlox, ground pink, thrift, moss pinkThanks to Todd Boland for the use of his images...

The plant has an easy going nature and thrives in a variety of conditions. Little expert knowledge is needed on how to plant and care for creeping phlox.Growing creeping phlox over a rockery or in tough soil conditions provides a nearly carefree ground...

If you choose to do so, dip the cut end into the hormone and shake the excess off. Remove it once a day to prevent fungal build up in soil. Timing is everything when taking creeping phlox cuttings.

The seeds germinate in just 10 to 30 days and provide spring blooms sometimes into early summer.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });The colors can vary from dark red to soft pink, depending upon the soil...

I never did figure out whether the white yarrow was a result ofby bees or if it blew in on a breeze since wild white yarrow is commonly seen along the roadsides on the east coast of the U.S.Unfortunately, the young maple tree under which the yarrow bed...

Gently loosen the soil around the base of the plant, and pull it up. Regardless of what the top growth looks like, my friend Mamajack says you "could pull a truck" with the roots of a healthy clematis!Lately, I've been growing more perennials from inexpensive...

This is why it's important to know the botanical versus the common name when you're hot on the trail of a new perennial you've decided you must have in your garden. PPA's Web site lists the following criterion that helps them decide the winner:Suitability...

Here's a novice gardener's basic step-by-step guide to dividing a perennial plant. Nicolaus, (critterologist). The baby in the pot will be content "planted" right in the middle, until it's adopted out.s and take a pictures seven times!) If I‘ve made...

It is deer resistant and heat and drought tolerant. Comments on Dave's Garden Plant Files indicate that it is hardy in Zone 7b and probably beyond that. In warm desert regions where it remains evergreen, it tends to be a woody shrub.

The salt and wind of locations near bodies of salt water do little to deter the indomitable plant from blooming and being an attractive addition to the garden. Some of the plants may self seed, but do not expect the cultivars to come true from seed.

Many sparklers, firecrackers, and other aptly named plants are available to add sizzle, pop, snap, and crackle to your garden. Why not include a few of these loud plants to your garden for an extra bit of sizzle?

They recommend planting them in drifts one-and-a-half to two feet apart and leaving them to their own devices. Much has happened in recent years to the lowly purple coneflower. I follow my long-held rule to divide when plants begin to diminish in vigor...

Each fruit contains one seed.Plant gopher apple in full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Bees, flies, and other flying creatures use the flowers as a source of nectar. Patches of this bright green, ground-hugging plant occur with frequency in sunny places...

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Technically, I took two; some faithfully reblooming Stella D'Oros and a few pieces of the lily pictured above, which I hoped would be a novelty for my recipient. Place the plants, with roots spread out.

Some have stood there for one hundred years and more holding their silent watch and they are still there. They might not be the stars they could be but they are there – growing and waiting for its chance to shine.I want to thank Pajaritomt, Jackieshar,...

The remarkable revival of the Heuchera family in recent years can be attributed to the outstanding efforts of Charles Oliver (. Villosa selections: Heucheras and Heucherellas - Coral Bells and Foamy Bells

He didn't, deciding to stay in the air-conditioned comfort of the van.Back to the hibiscus at hand. I gave the lady a few I had in pots out back to take home with her. And they come back.

Dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford'I would like to thank doss, hczone6, kell and mrporl for the use of their lovely pictures which helped complete this article. Dentata 'Desdemona' and L.

Most gardeners are familiar with bellflowers from the genus Campanula. First, they are relatively late to emerge in the spring so carefully mark the planting site so you do not accidentally dig them up in spring thinking you have a gap that needs filling...

Anyway, I reason to myself that if a new plant does well, it will spread and I can divide it. Because of its short statue, it is ideal for the foreground of the bed. During the winter the plants may look a bit tattered, but if trimmed in early spring,...

There are about 50 species found throughout the north temperate regions of the world (18 from North America). The specifics will be revealed shortly! If you love blue flowers, then this is another winderful group you should consider for your garden.

Allow the energy that might be used for making seeds to replenish the rhizomes for next year's flowers.Divide African lilies when they become root bound. A rose is a rose is a rose.