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 ...

Fill your gardens with color from spring through summer and even into fall with a variety of pollinator-friendly phlox. The beauty, diversity, and usefulness in the garden of this group of plants had ...

Tall garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a must have for any good pollinator garden. It is one of my favorite pollinator plants, my family says I claim each of my plants are my favorites. This is a ...

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 ...

Key Points Climate is a factor when considering whether and when to cut back perennials for winter. Cut back plants that show signs of or are susceptible to fungal infections and pests. Wait until ...

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 ...

Editor's note: Once a month, the OSU Extension master gardener's office of Franklin County profiles a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. Each spring as the Ohio woodlands wake up to new ...

Q: My perennial phlox plants have curled and yellow leaves. What’s causing this? — Lois S. A: Tall garden phlox are among the most beautiful midsummer blooming perennials. However, they are also ...

M.B.: Yes -- I recommend the shovel solution for your disease-infected Phlox paniculata. Throwing away your old phlox is recommended because the easy answer to growing perfect, mildew-free phlox is to ...

Tall garden phlox (Phlox pa-niculata) is a must have for any good pollinator garden. It is one of my favorite pollinator plants, my family says I claim each of my plants are my favorites. This is a ...