A phlox fan for years, I was recently pleasantly surprised by the sweet scent of newly planted prairie phlox. I hadn’t realized the impact of this species, Phlox pilosa, a spring-flowering native. No ...

Phlox flowers bring vibrant color, fragrance, and pollinator-friendly charm to gardens, thriving in a variety of conditions.

The fragrant phlox flower is a timeless classic. It provides gorgeous color and versatility as a ground cover and in rock gardens—borders, beds and containers—or in cutting gardens. Crisp white, soft ...

Humidity is the bane of Midwest gardeners. It encourages mildew on many plants and makes it just plain miserable for humans. The upshot is, it can also promote fragrance. It's a good thing I like the ...

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 ...

Neutral to slightly alkaline (6.0-8.0) This grasslike groundcover has it all: evergreen foliage, fragrant blooms, drought ...

IF YOU ENTERTAIN in the evening, or just like to go out and enjoy your garden after dark, add a sensory treat by planting night-fragrant plants in key areas of your garden. Some of the best aromatic ...