‘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 ...

If you're looking for some easy-care perennials that will fill your garden with glorious color, take a look at these ...

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 ...

· Summer phlox (Phlox paniculata). Fragrant flowers of summer phlox come in large, dome-shaped clusters on plants 3 or more feet tall. Magenta, pink, rose, lavender and white. Some have a contrasting ...

Sitting on my driveway right now are three Luminary Sunset Coral tall garden phlox, Phlox paniculata. Just saying that color makes me expect that bolt of lightning to strike and that mysterious voice ...

Summer Phlox, one of my favorite shade perennials. Any white flowers are outstanding in the shade.

I’m always amazed how quickly the gardening season passes. This year seems to be no exception. By examining the calendar, one can see that late summer is soon arriving. One only needs to relax in ...

Q. My perennial rudbeckias, coneflowers and summer phlox look awful due to winter damage. Can I cut them back now? -- B.K., Houston A. Yes, you can prune perennials near ground level. Keep the bed ...

If you’re planting a summer garden, area nurseries are filled with ideas. Here are seven perennials perfect for Houston. They will last not only this summer but for seasons to come. Salvia adds a bit ...