Plan Your Garden

Space-making: Defining Garden Rooms with Baby Gem Boxwood

Plants may be used like hardscape elements to define space in the landscape.

By: Kim Toscano

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March 11, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Design Challenge: Planning Your Sun + Shade Garden

How to Select Plants for Areas That Transition from Sun to Shade

By: Kim Toscano

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March 18, 2020

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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February 19, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Bring out the Blooms with Golden Foliage

Golden flowers and foliage make this plant combination a standout.

By: Kim Toscano

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July 17, 2020

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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March 11, 2020

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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June 2, 2020

Planting & Care

How to Prune Crape Myrtles into Shapely Trees

Follow these simple pruning tips to achieve beautiful crapemyrtle trees

By: Kim Toscano

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June 2, 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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February 4, 2020

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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February 4, 2020

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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June 2, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Your Secret Garden Awaits

The recipe for relaxation is simple—a cozy chair, a cold drink and soothing surroundings. Try enlisting the fine, feathery foliage of ‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia. Few plants yield such a serene effect upon the landscape. 

By: Kim Toscano

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April 18, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Twelve Months of Color with Southern Living® Plant Collection

Year-round plant inspiration and garden design ideas tailored to each month.

By: Kim Toscano

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July 14, 2020

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 30, 2019

Planting & Care

Time it Right: Early- to Mid-Summer Fertilizer

Spring may be coming to a close, but some lawns and plants still need feeding in the summer. Take a look at our handy list.

By: Kim Toscano

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June 5, 2020

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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October 30, 2019

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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October 29, 2019

Planting & Care

Top 5 Gardening Hacks

Try these helpful tricks in your garden.

By: Kim Toscano

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October 28, 2019

Plan Your Garden

Top 5 Privacy Hedge Plants

Despite how much we enjoy our neighbors, sometimes we need privacy.

By: Kim Toscano

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July 7, 2020