Hello, and thank you for any replies this post may receive ahead of time.

I manage a small apartment complex, and I have taken on the job of redoing our front garden area. Many of the bushes and flowers will stay, it's such a beautiful layout once it's back to it's beautiful glory.

I learned from reading the posts in this forum how to get rid of a problem I am having with vinca minor. That's out of the way now, so thank you everyone. I am curious what to plant in the areas were i have removed the vinca, and yes, it was a lot of work.

What flowering blooms last long into the beautiful Seattle summers and fall? Do we have any that last through mid-summer that would be a good recommendation, and from my subject title, i do have a black thumb, at least for house plants. I would like something tall and colorful. I am fine if they have to be replanted each year, but would prefer something that is there year round as well. We have several azalea's through out the garden.

I grew up with creeping phlox. How long does it bloom here in the PNW?

Again, any ideas for filling some now empty spaces would be much appreciated.

Thank you ahead of time....

Blackthumb hoping to turn green soon!