Q: I have planted quite a few phlox plants in my border this year, and they are flowering beautifully. When the blooms fade, is it a good idea to deadhead them? And if so, what's the best approach to ...

Phlox (Phlox paniculata) is one of those garden favorites that offers what feels like a reward for the hard work you put into your landscaping. With its tall stems and bursts of color, this perennial ...

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 ...

‘Tis the season of summer phlox and black-eyed Susans. The light to dark pink blossoms of the phlox intermingle with the bold yellow petals and dark centers of the black-eyed Susans. Their presence in ...

Dahlias growing in Olympia’s South Capitol neighborhood. Earwigs are attracted to the decaying blooms of dahlias. The Olympian The second week of August is when lilies, dahlias and phlox can fill the ...

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 ...

Fill your gardens with color from spring through summer and even into fall with a variety of pollinator-friendly phlox. The beauty, diversity, and usefulness in the garden of this group of plants had ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula's rich soil, climate, and history of agricultural trade, gave Missoula its special title-The Garden City. As we move into planting season, spring is introducing it earliest ...

Question: In the springtime along the road near my house, there were some phlox plants blooming. I kept track of them, and now I see they have long seedpods. I collected a few pods' worth of seeds, ...

Q: My perennial phlox plants have curled and yellow leaves. What’s causing this? — Lois S. A: Tall garden phlox are among the most beautiful midsummer blooming perennials. However, they are also ...