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Carmen Johnston

Get garden advice and plant care tips from industry expert, Carmen Johnston. Carmen integrates her first-hand experience with plants in The Southern Living Plant Collection with her vast knowledge of gardening to help readers solve garden problems.
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Glass frames containing cut foliage from Soft Caress Mahonia
Inspiration & Projects

DIY Garden Project for Winter: A Glass Garden

Cold weather is no excuse to pack up your gardening tools!
By: Carmen Johnston
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January 3, 2021
Photo collage showing finished blue container of Southern Living plants and a close-up view of the plants in the container
Inspiration & Projects

A Winter Wonder Garden: Creating containers with colorful foliage

How to create a container with colorful foliage
By: Carmen Johnston
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December 30, 2020
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

DIY Winter Border Project

Create a lively winter border in less than 45 minutes!
By: Carmen Johnston
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January 3, 2021
Christmas garland swag made from Southern Living plants greenery, oranges and pine cones set atop a white-washed pallet
Inspiration & Projects

Easy No Fuss Holiday Garland

With the help of some fantastic evergreen garland, you can deck your halls!
By: Carmen Johnston
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December 3, 2020
Inspiration & Projects

Video: Create Your Own ‘Deck the Halls’ Holiday Wreath

Our DIY video teaches you a fresh way to spruce up your holiday decor
By: Carmen Johnston
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November 19, 2020
Hand inserting Nandina foliage into Thanksgiving centerpiece
Inspiration & Projects

DIY: Create your own Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Below is the step-by-step process on how to make a beautiful centerpiece
By: Carmen Johnston
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November 19, 2020
Fall foliage color with Southern Living Nandinas, willow wreath swag and fall leaves
Inspiration & Projects

A Fresh (and Simple) Fall Fireplace Garland

Southern Living® Nandinas offer the perfect fall color palette for harvest decor
By: Carmen Johnston
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November 19, 2020
A collage showing a close up on the purple foliage of Purple Pixie Loropetalum & a colorful fall border abutting a sidewalk
Inspiration & Projects

Trick or Treat Sidewalk Style

Halloween is the perfect excuse to amp up your curb appeal.
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 5, 2020
Copper container of mixed Southern Living plants including Purple Pixie Loropetalum, pink annuals and Lemon-Lime Nandina
Inspiration & Projects

A Container Recipe for Fall Beauty

This delectable color palette makes putting together container gardens a delight
By: Carmen Johnston
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January 21, 2021
Inspiration & Projects

Stack it up: How to create an easy vertical container garden

Create an eye-catching vertical container garden with hardy ‘Everillo’ Carex.
By: Carmen Johnston
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May 28, 2020
Wooden table with silver runner, silver candle holders and cut Dear Dolores Hydrangea blooms
Inspiration & Projects

Bring Beauty Indoors

Two simple ways to bring fresh cut hydrangeas into your home.
By: Carmen Johnston
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April 23, 2020
Inspiration & Projects

Video: Add a Pop of Purple to Your Table Top

Carmen Johnston shows you how to add a pop of purple to your spring tablescape with Purple Pixie Loropetalum
By: Carmen Johnston
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July 17, 2020
Groom's back with Bride's arms draped around his back holding a bouquet made of Empress of China Dogwood
Inspiration & Projects

Something Borrowed, Something Bloomed - DIY Bridal Bouquet

An all-green wedding bouquet is such a breath of fresh air!
By: Carmen Johnston
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June 2, 2020
Tablescape of white table cloths, bamboo chairs, and large green swag cascading off the table
Inspiration & Projects

Create a Green Garland Wedding Reception Tablescape

Create a verdant setting for your wedding with green garland.
By: Carmen Johnston
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June 2, 2020
Plan Your Garden

Transform a Space into an Outdoor Oasis

Give your guests a getaway within their getaway.
By: Carmen Johnston
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March 16, 2020
Plan Your Garden

How to Plant Rhododendrons in Your Southern Garden

These Southgate Rhododendrons from Southern Living were selected for our Southern heat and are perfect for part to full shade landscapes.
By: Carmen Johnston
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March 2, 2020
Inspiration & Projects

Video: Ignite the Fire(pit)!

In this video, learn how a shallow fire pit pairs well with shrubs that don’t like wet feet!
By: Carmen Johnston
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July 17, 2020
Mahonia and tulips in spring garden container
Inspiration & Projects

Video: Welcome Spring with 'Soft Caress' Mahonia

Our video will help you warm your garden this winter
By: Carmen Johnston
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July 17, 2020
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