I've had an early onset of mildew on summer phlox (Phlox paniculata) this year. These scented, long-blooming perennials are one of the backbones of summer gardens, providing a broad range of colours from midsummer through to first fall frost. Mildew pathogens infect the stems, flowers and foliage, growing quickly to make phlox clumps seriously unsightly. When phlox is severely … [Read more...] about Dealing with mildew on phlox
Blooming Perennials
Late bloomers in the garden
Despite several nights that touched on freezing temperatures in my Zone 6a garden, there has been no deeply killing frost. Even the most cold-resistant of the small solitary bees are now gone, but some perennials continue to flower. It’s a short list, but worth keeping in mind when plant shopping next spring. Any plant that is a late bloomer into the first weeks of November is … [Read more...] about Late bloomers in the garden
