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 ...

Usually we think of shade as the kiss of death for a flower garden. This isn’t really true. Here are quite a few options for blooming plants that are often forgotten just because they aren’t ...

Rock gardens are gaining in popularity. This garden style is a unique way to create a low-maintenance landscape. This garden style works in any size yard in sun or shade. Rock gardens are designed to ...

If you’re looking for plants to stock your shade garden that will attract pollinators, Columbine, whose Latin name is Aquilege, is a good choice. Columbines flower from three to four weeks from late ...

Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...

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 ...

During the summer, shady places become a welcome refuge in gardens. Colorado is known for sunshine, but shade in gardens can be found under trees and shrubs. Selecting plants that tolerate dry shade ...

A rock garden is a garden, or more often a part of a garden, with a landscaping framework of rocks, stones and gravel, with planting appropriate to this setting. It’s also known as a rockery or ...