Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Phlox grows near a rock. - Olena Lialina/Getty Images Phlox (Phlox paniculata) is one of those garden favorites that offers what ...

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 ...

Cut back creeping phlox right after it finishes blooming in spring if pruning at all. Wait until fall frost kills tall phlox before pruning to the ground; fall pruning is keeps powdery mildew at bay.

Why phlox stands out: With over 60 native species, phlox offers a rainbow of blooms, attracts pollinators, and adapts to a range of climates and garden styles. Seasonal bloom patterns: Phlox species ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two people deadheading various flowers in a garden - Annie Otzen/Getty Images You've probably heard that you should think twice ...

Flowers are the ephemerals of the garden. They vanish without a trace at the end of each season, so you would hardly think them worth pruning during their brief stay. Yet pruning can help make more ...

Most people think of pruning as a late winter or early spring chore, but cutting back some of your perennials in fall can have major benefits for the plant—and your garden. And as it turns out, you ...

Q: I have a rockery with beautiful white candytuft that is about done blooming. My creeping phlox is also finished. Should I be pruning these rock garden plants or anything? This is my first home and ...

As the vibrant colors of summer fade and a crisp chill fills the air, it's time to turn our attention to preparing the garden for its long winter nap. While it might feel like the gardening season is ...

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