Water Mulch Secrets Summer Garden

Summer Garden Secrets

Lammastide, as they used to call the first day of August and still do in places where the old names cling, was once synonymous with heavy rains and serious flooding. 

Remedies For Two Summer Garden Woes

Summer Garden Woes Remedies

Just about this time every year, many gardeners face the sudden yellowing of the leaves on many of their plants—especially azaleas, rhododendrons, and roses.  There is usually no indication of

Shasta Daisies – Summer Mainstays

Shasta Daisies

When one sees some of the newly improved Shasta daisies, it is obvious why they are increasing in popularity as a favorite white summer flower.  The newer varieties bloom from

Color Forecast: Blue Blue Flowers

Blue Flowers

Blue in the garden spreads a cooling reflection of the sky wherever it appears. But good garden blues are rare.  There are many purple flowers or those of a rosy

Growing Creeping Phlox in Shade?

Blooming Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata)

Question: Will creeping Phlox do well in a shaded location? My elm trees shade the bed where I want to plant some perennials that would do well. Can you suggest something