Creeping phlox is a beautiful groundcover that doesn't need a whole lot of care. Cutting it back in fall can be helpful, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Creeping phlox is a low-growing perennial that you’ll often spot tumbling over walls, carpeting a bank, or stitching itself between rock crevices. What I like about it is its sheer determination, ...

Creeping thyme in full bloom with light pink flowers next to creeping phlox with darker pink flowers - Undefined Undefined/Getty Images If you're looking for a ground cover to prevent weeds from ...

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 ...