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Garden Writer, Kim Toscano

Kim Toscano

Kimberly Toscano is a freelance writer, gardening expert and traveler with an eye on design. Kimberly blends her formal training in horticulture and entomology with her passion for design to educate and inspire gardeners.
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Articles by Kim Toscano

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Orchid Camellia shrub in full bloom
Planting & Care

Spring Pruning (March-April)

A list of plants to prune this spring.
By: Kim Toscano
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March 14, 2025
Person wearing gardening boots digging holes with shovel and planting shrubs
Planting & Care

How to Plant Shrubs for Long-Lasting Landscapes

Learn how to plant shrubs with this guide from Southern Living Plant Collection
By: Kim Toscano
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October 14, 2024
Lady sitting on front porch in front of boxwoods
Plan Your Garden

Create a Lavish Retreat with Purple Daydream Loropetalum

Rich shrubs and bright perennials create a garden with year-round interest
By: Kim Toscano
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September 25, 2024
Heaps of blue to lavender Southern Living Hydrangea bloom heads
Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

Guide to Hydrangeas: Getting to Know the 4 Main Types

Despite sharing a name, not all hydrangeas are the same.
By: Kim Toscano
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November 4, 2024
Close up of Sunshine Ligustrum with vibrant yellow foliage
Plan Your Garden

5 Uses for ‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum

Here are five ways to put ‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum to work in your landscape.
By: Kim Toscano
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April 17, 2024
Southern Living baby gem boxwood care
Planting & Care

How to Care for Boxwood

Expert care advice for maintaining healthy boxwoods
By: Kim Toscano
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April 17, 2024
Symmetrical entryway garden beds made up of Oakland Holly in the back, Jubilation Gardenia in the middle and Red Diamond Loropetalum in the front
Plan Your Garden

Design Spotlight: First Impressions Garden Plan

Ramp up curb appeal with this bright and bold garden plan
By: Kim Toscano
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April 17, 2024
Mixed garden border along white picket fence includes Mojo Pittosporum in front, Purple Diamond in middle and Obsession Nandina abutting a cement porch
Plan Your Garden

Create Big Garden Appeal with Compact Loropetalum

Goodbye old-fashioned, house-swallowing loropetalums.
By: Kim Toscano
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April 17, 2024
Woman in pink shirt holding Purple Daydream Loropetalum 2 gallon plant in brown plastic Southern Living Plant Collection pot
Inspiration & Projects

A Gift of Lasting Beauty for Mother’s Day

5 Easy-care Plants to Brighten Her Days
By: Kim Toscano
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April 17, 2024
Jubilation Gardenia and ScentAmazing Gardenia in Southern Living Plant Collection brown pot
Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

How to Grow Gorgeous Gardenias

Follow these tips to grow gardenias, the belle of the Southern garden
By: Kim Toscano
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April 17, 2024
Loropetalum shrubs with bright red flowers
Planting & Care

Pruning 101: How and When to Prune Loropetalums

There are times when pruning loropetalums may be needed. Follow these tips.
By: Kim Toscano
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April 17, 2024
Jubilation Gardenia bloom cluster amongst shiny dark green foliage
Planting & Care

How to Maximize Gardenia Blooms

Here are some tips to encourage gardenias to bloom
By: Kim Toscano
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April 17, 2024
Lime Sizzler close up
Plan Your Garden

10 Golden Plants That Love Full Sun

Illuminate the garden with golden foliage that shines all season long.
By: Kim Toscano
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April 17, 2024
White house with a porch displaying a swing, rocking chair, and potted plants. Lush greenery with blooming white hydrangeas is situated in the foreground. Brick steps lead to the front door.
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Love Is in the Air

This romantic plant combination offers old-fashioned garden beauty.
By: Kim Toscano
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September 25, 2024
Southern Living blueberries ripening amongst the folauge of blueberry bushes
Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

Grow Your Own Blueberries with Our Improved Varieties

It’s easier than ever to grow fresh fruit in your own backyard with improved blueberry varieties for Southern gardens.
By: Kim Toscano
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March 24, 2025
Southern home landscape including White Wedding Hydrangeas and Everillo Carex from Southern Living
Plan Your Garden

Are You Looking for a New Garden Romance?

Fall in Love with White Wedding™ Hydrangea
By: Kim Toscano
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February 1, 2024
Oakland Holly plants in Christmas containers of red holly berries and bright grass foliage of Everillo Carex
Plan Your Garden

5 Shrubs for Winter Containers

Add beauty all winter with evergreen container plantings
By: Kim Toscano
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February 1, 2024
Close-up on informal double red blooms with yellow centers of Bella Rouge Camellia
Plan Your Garden

Top 5 Plants to Warm Your Winter Soul

Planted along your favorite garden path or near a window, these winter jewels will warm your heart on a cold winter day.
By: Kim Toscano
|
February 1, 2024
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