It is just very difficult for new plants to compete with tree roots, especially in the shade. Add organic matter to the planting hole, mulch on top of the roots and keep that soil moist all summer.

The creeping phlox is a low-maintenance plant that tends to drape over the sides of stone walls or boulders. This makes it perfect for rock gardens or as an excellent ground cover. Phlox blooms in ...

Make the most out of a smaller green space by focusing on tall and narrow plants, shorter species that fit under a windowsill ...

The second week of April is green with new growth, so you have the green light to mow the lawn, plant potatoes, peas, lettuce, cabbage, kale and other cool season crops.

Its sweet scent, yellow blooms, and shiny leaves have charmed generations of Southern gardeners. Also known as creeping phlox ...

Also known as creeping phlox (Phlox subulata), this ground cover forms lush mats of flowers and foliage and looks pretty spilling over a low wall or rock ledge. The evergreen or semi-evergreen ...

A fun one that seems to be a little more predominant on country roads is the creeping phlox. This low growing evergreen groundcover is a tough plant that grows great in a rock garden or on a hillside.

Carefully space and keep short shrubs, like rock spiraea, and larger perennials, like Oregon sunshine. Intermix these with hardscape and groundcovers, including creeping phlox and wild strawberry ...

A carpet of ground cover plants will cover unsightly bare soil and help suppress weeds – here are some top options to choose ...

Tips for creating colorful landscapes include using vibrant primroses, hellebores, and pansies in containers and gardens.

The flowers fill the garden with a fresh, citrusy scent that Wash says lingers long after being cut and put into vases. Defined by its sweet, slightly spicy scent, Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata ...