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Garden Writer, Carmen Johnston

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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Articles by Carmen Johnston

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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 24, 2023
Garden entry way to front door
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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October 24, 2023
Pink rhododendron
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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October 24, 2023
Purple pixie shrub in garden bed with pine straw
Planting & Care

How to Transplant Shrubs

Here’s how to transplant your shrubs so they can thrive!
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
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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October 24, 2023
Carmen wreath with short pine needles and green and brown foliage
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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October 24, 2023
How to Host a Halloween Garden Bash Detach
Inspiration & Projects

Video: How to Host a Halloween Garden Bash

Hosting a Halloween Garden Bash isn’t scary! Learn more in this video
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
Centerpiece for a football party with chalkboard sign and Southern Living plants
Inspiration & Projects

Tailgating in Style

Create a football inspired container garden!
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
Red and yellow foliage of Orange Rocket Barberry and Sunshine Ligustrum are harmonious in a copper painted planter
Plan Your Garden

Video: Plant a Border that Shines

Learn how to make a quick and easy border or walkway accent in this video
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
Hands planting boxwood in brown container with mulch, with white flowers
Plan Your Garden

Triangle Theory

To guarantee an eye-stopping container garden, always apply the Triangle Theory.
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
Bright chartreuse to dark green layered foliage of Lemon-Lime Nandina
Plan Your Garden

Video: ‘Lemon-Lime’ Nandina

Brightening dark spaces with bold, citrus color
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
Purple Pixie in gold container
Plan Your Garden

Video: 5 Easy to Grow Plants with Carmen Johnston

Join Carmen Johnston in this video as she details 5 easy to grow plants.
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
Photo collage showing golden and purple plants from Southern Living plant collection
Plan Your Garden

Video: Add a Vivid Burst of Color to Your Landscape

Plant this evergreen shrub for year-round golden foliage!
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
Colorful evergreen shrubs planted in flower bed with pine straw in front of white picket fence
Plan Your Garden

Shine Bright with this Garden Project!

Make a quick and easy border or walkway accent.
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
A trio of 2 ft tall black planters full of Queen Mum Agapanthus in bloom
Plan Your Garden

Plant Pots that Wow

Add a vertical element…
By: Carmen Johnston
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January 15, 2024
White woven basket of Lemon-Lime Nandina, gloves and spade, tied with plaid ribbon as a darling gift
Inspiration & Projects

Plant Made Presents

Here are some ways to create thoughtful gifts for the plant-lovers in your life.
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
Beautiful chevron-patterned wooden doorway flanked by Queen Mum Agapanthus on a brick entryway at Southern Living Idea House
Plan Your Garden

3 Plants to Add Texture to Your Garden Design

Add Texture to Your Garden Designs with Blooms and Foliage
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
Plum Yew planted in garden up close
Planting & Care

How to Prune Plum Yews

How, When, and What Tools to Use
By: Carmen Johnston
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October 24, 2023
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