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• Combine these two exciting Phlox plants for a stunning effect.

  Are you wanting to present a colorful combination of flowers along the foundation of your house, in your garden bed, or even a patio container? How about planting the Hardy Tall Phlox ‘Nicki’ , in the background, and then placing ‘ Shorty White’ Phlox... Posted Nov 16 2009, 09:58 AM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: container planting, fragrant flowers, Hardy Tall Phlox Nicki, helpful, phlox, Shorty White Phlox

• It Takes Two to Tango--Mix and Match!

  There are pairs of flowers that combine hot and cool colors. This creates dazzling visual flower beds or containers. Some great mixing colors are blue or purple with yellow, or purple with orange. Experiment with various hot colors to see which you like... Posted Jun 11 2009, 06:38 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: cool colors, helpful gardening tips, hot colors, Lavender, perennials, phlox

• Thinning and Deadheading

  Thinning and deadheading are two ways of helping your garden maintain its good looks. Thinning in the terms of the gardening world refers to selectively eliminating plants or stems. This procedure will ensure more attractive and healthy plants. Some plants... Posted May 31 2009, 07:35 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: bee balm, dead head, deadheading, helpful gardening tips, perennials, phlox, seed set, thinning, Veronica

• Tall Phlox, mildew, and spider mites

  Tall Phlox does get powdery mildew if allowed to stay damp and shady. Make sure to plant tall phlox in a well ventilated spot with some wind. This keeps the plants dry and healthy. They will tolerate some shade, but may become leggy if not enough sun... Posted Apr 13 2009, 04:02 PM by bill-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: containers, cut flowers, helpful garden tips, insecticidal soap, perennial, phlox, tall phlox, Transplanting