‘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 ...

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a vibrant perennial known for its colorful, fragrant summer blooms that come in shades like red, pink, lavender, blue, and even variegated. Although undeniably ...

Recently, I was given the task of writing a garden piece on a topic I wish I had. Sounds like a writer trap, doesn’t it? Although I am still writing that piece, I also wish I had planted more Luminary ...

Luminary series phlox, particularly the Prismatic Pink variety, provided a vibrant display of blooms and attracted pollinators. The phlox thrived in a mixed perennial bed, complementing other plants ...

This was a leap year for several of my Luminary tall garden phlox in more ways than one, as I’ll explain shortly. For those newbies to the world of perennials, we always explain that in year one, they ...

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 ...

Looking for ways to encourage your phlox plants to produce healthy, big blooms in the spring? Start with pruning at the right time each year.