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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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Yellow chested blue and white bird feeding on a black wire feeder
Plan Your Garden

Top 5 Cures for Winter Blahs

I know. You’ve been cooped up way too long.
By: Kim Toscano
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February 1, 2021
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

The winter garden has a subtle beauty all its own.
By: Kim Toscano
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January 3, 2021
Planting & Care

Four Ways to Protect Your Shrubs This Winter

Learn how to protect plants this winter so they thrive come spring.
By: Kim Toscano
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December 30, 2020
Photo collage of plants for year-round use
Plan Your Garden

Year-Round Beauty: How to Plan for Winter Color

Thoughtful selection of plant varieties will ensure color and texture all winter
By: Kim Toscano
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December 30, 2020
Planting & Care

5 Ways to Protect Your Garden this Winter

Learn how to protect your plants and minimize winter damage
By: Kim Toscano
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December 30, 2020
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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December 30, 2020
Blue gloved hands holding pearl fertilizer amongst foliage
Planting & Care

Time it Right: Late Winter to Early Spring Fertilizer

Most trees and shrubs are fertilized in early spring. Feed the following plants.
By: Kim Toscano
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November 19, 2020
Plan Your Garden

Southern Stunners: 5 tips for adding camellias

Expert advice for using a variety of camellias
By: Kim Toscano
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November 19, 2020
Beautifully landscaped entry drive and sidewalk lined with Fire Chief Arborvitae, Beyond Blue Festuca and Dragon Prince Cryptomeria
Plan Your Garden

Modern Garden Style to Complement Your Home

Update your landscape with compact growers like Fire Chief™ Arborvitae
By: Kim Toscano
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January 21, 2021
Beautifully landscaped entry drive and sidewalk lined with Fire Chief Arborvitae, Beyond Blue Festuca and Dragon Prince Cryptomeria
Plan Your Garden

Garden Workhorse: 5 uses for Fire Chief™ Arborvitae in your landscape

Get to know hardworking Fire Chief. It will enhance your garden all year.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 5, 2020
Obsession Nandina foliage in red, gold and green hues
Plan Your Garden

Nandina – Five Ways

How to integrate this Southern beauty into your garden
By: Kim Toscano
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September 8, 2020
Entryway garden bordering a slate walkway and layered with pink annuals, Lemon-Lime Nandina and Baby Gem Boxwood
Plan Your Garden

Plant combinations: A Warm and Welcoming Entry

Make a striking first impression with the vibrant color and soft texture of ‘Lemon-Lime’ Nandina
By: Kim Toscano
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January 21, 2021
A Southern home facade features extra tall windows & bright blue shutters facing a patio garden full of Southern Living plants
Plan Your Garden

Framed in Foliage: Designing with Blush Pink™ Nandina

Soften hard edges and smooth transitions with the fine foliage of Blush Pink™ Nandina
By: Kim Toscano
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January 21, 2021
Firey red tipped Obsession Nandina foliage changes to green at the base sits before the dark chocolate foliage of Black Ripple Colocasia
Plan Your Garden

Obsession Nandina: Pairing Red and Blue

Work magic in the garden by combining plants with blooms and foliage in primary colors
By: Kim Toscano
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September 8, 2020
Gloved hands holding pearl fertilizer amongst foliage
Planting & Care

Time it Right: Autumn Fertilizer

The list of plants benefiting from fall feeding is a short one, check it out.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 5, 2020
Planting & Care

Timing is everything: Your complete guide to pruning

Knowing the right time to prune can be the difference between blooms or not
By: Kim Toscano
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September 8, 2020
Mixed Southern Living Nandina garden bed against a metal building
Plan Your Garden

Sizing up Nandinas

How to put nandinas to work in your garden
By: Kim Toscano
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September 8, 2020
Gloved hands holding pearl fertilizer amongst foliage
Planting & Care

Time it Right: Late Summer Fertilizer

Fertilizing this late can have negative impacts, but these plants will benefit
By: Kim Toscano
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September 8, 2020
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