Garden weeds are the bane of every gardener's existence — especially if you're working overtime to keep your lawn looking its best. These plants are known to crop up anywhere around the yard, from ...

One of the first signs of spring is the colorful billows of creeping Phlox in light blue, white and all shades of pink, creeping along rock gardens and slopes. Creeping Phlox is a hardy, dependable ...

Tired of constant weeding? Discover the natural solution with ground cover plants! These low-growing wonders act as living mulch, suppressing weeds while beautifying your garden. From the vibrant ...

I spend a lot of time thinking about dirt. Mostly, as I look around my yard, I often don't see the shrubs and trees and flowers as much as I see the dirt beneath them. Because exposed dirt means two ...

Pink creeping phlox growing on a slope and around a large rock - Olena Lialina/Getty Images The spring blooms of creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) are a welcome sight after a long winter. Whether you ...

Spring is the perfect time to give your garden a visual upgrade by incorporating attractive ground covers. Beyond their beauty, ground cover plants offer various practical benefits, including choking ...

Q: Can you tell me the name of this purple ground cover? A: The ground cover in question is a perennial plant called creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera). It comes in pink, purple, white and a few ...

The height of summer is upon us. Brilliant colors fill gardens and the scent of flowers hangs in the humid air. I stand, garden scissors in hand. My other hand is absolutely full of spikey stems and ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

Gardeners often struggle to maintain a neat and weed-free yard. Weeds can sprout in unwanted areas such as walkways, flower beds, and lawns, making garden upkeep a constant battle. Fortunately, there ...