Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a perennial ground cover native to the Eastern U.S. It blooms in late spring for three to four weeks, is about five to six inches tall and spreads up to two feet ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Of course, all new plantings need a little TLC. For starters, ensure that you’re choosing a plant that ...

Plants come in two varieties: annuals, which will survive for a season, and perennials, which should come back year after year. Many of the plants in your vegetable garden, from carrots to tomatoes, ...

Frost hardy perennials are tough plants that can withstand the winter cold and return year after year with a fantastic ...

Creeping phlox grow most successfully in well-drained soil, such as on a slope held back by rocks. They flower best in full sun. Courtesy photo The second week of April is green with new growth, so ...

Learn about landscape design and specialized gardening styles from professional consultant Laura Eisener. Get ideas for rock gardens, water gardens, and more.

Asters are a great choice if you want to keep your garden colorful into fall. These perennial flowers have daisy-like blooms ...

When seeking out drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowering plants that will thrive in the sun, there's no doubt that yarrow (Achillea spp.) will make its way onto your list time after time. These ...

Depending upon the type of gardening you enjoy, August can be a month with fewer garden tasks and activities. If you tend a large vegetable garden, you are still busy with harvesting, doing battle ...

With the extensive damage to so many of our woody landscape plants, perennials are doing a great job this year of adding some color and depth to our landscapes. Very few perennials were damaged by the ...