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 ...

Not only do rock gardens add beauty and dimension to any outdoor space, they require little maintenance and can accommodate awkward or difficult landscapes (such as steep hillsides). No matter the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A rock garden is a charming way to add personality to your garden, while also accommodating areas that ...

Do you feel inspired when looking at photos of beautiful rock gardens? If so, then you may be ready to start choosing plants for a rockery of your own. By picking perennials from among a selection of ...

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 ...

Gardening can be a great stress reliever and beautifier for homeowners of every age and skill level. Pollinator gardens and vegetable gardens are hugely popular, but if you want to try your hand at ...

Many plants that do well in rock gardens originally come from places with extreme growing conditions, such as deserts or the rocky slopes of mountains. Most have tight foliage, low profiles and deep ...

There are all sorts of practical reasons to try your hand at rock gardening, which is not the cultivation of stones but the placement of dry-loving plants in beds deep in grit and gravel. Such a ...

It’s a garden that starts with little and inexpensive plants, might never need water or fertilizer, and requires almost no maintenance. With those alluring attributes, no wonder crevice gardens are ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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 ...

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 ...