Plan Your Garden

Plant a Warm Welcome (Free Container Garden Plan)

Even the most experienced designers use this simple technique to create dynamic arrangements

By: Kim Toscano

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May 28, 2020

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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April 8, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Warm and Welcoming: First Impressions in the Garden

By planting a warm & inviting garden you set the tone for visitors to your home

By: Kim Toscano

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April 8, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Space Making: Create A Colorful Seating Area

Tips to help you craft the perfect garden space for any occasion

By: Kim Toscano

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March 31, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Complement the Garden with Colorful Containers

Emphasize the entryway, bring color to paved surfaces, or create a focal point.

By: Kim Toscano

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June 2, 2020

Plan Your Garden

5 Steps to Creating Continuity in the Landscape

‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum shines brightly at the heart of this radiant design.

By: Kim Toscano

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March 31, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Shine Brightly with Sunshine Ligustrum

This brilliant cottage style garden pairs shrubs and perennials

By: Kim Toscano

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March 31, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Style Your Home and Patio with Agapanthus

Create striking displays with the sturdy stems and stunning cut flower blooms of agapanthus

By: Kim Toscano

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April 21, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Fabulous Foliage

Rich texture and color unite for big impact – even in small spaces – with this foliage-first combination

By: Kim Toscano

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July 17, 2020

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