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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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Plan Your Garden

Harness the Versatility of Evergreen Shrubs with Cleyera  

From a sizzling summer fling to everlasting love, Romeo and Juliet Cleyera deliver short-term radiance or long-term drama to the garden. 
By: Kim Toscano
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August 28, 2024
Light netting protecting plants from pests
Planting & Care

4 Natural Pest Control Methods to Eliminate Garden Pests and Weeds

The natural way to banish bugs and pathogens from your garden
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
4 large and blue Big Daddy Hydrangea
Planting & Care

Hydrangeas Without the Blues

How to manage blossom color
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Female holding pruners and making a horizontal cut into Hydrangea stem
Planting & Care

Demystifying Hydrangea Pruning

How to identify and properly prune your summer bloomers
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Hedge of Low Rider holly showing its medium green petite green leaves
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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October 24, 2023
Crapemyrtle tree in front of large brick home
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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October 24, 2023
Close-up on ScentAmazing Gardenia single daisy bloom
Plan Your Garden

How To Create A Fragrance Garden With Gardenias

Scent has the power to trigger vivid memories of days long passed. Plant a lasting impression with ScentAmazing™ Gardenia
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Garden border planted with Mojo Pittosporum & Purple Diamond Loropetalum against a white picket fence
Plan Your Garden

Seeking versatility in garden design? Give Purple Diamond® Semi-dwarf Loropetalum a try

Purple Diamond® Loropetalum is a garden workhorse. We’ll show you how to use it.
By: Kim Toscano
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August 28, 2024
Collage of 5 varieties of green-, white- and gold-striped Carex ornamental grass
Plan Your Garden

Five Ways to Use Carex

Versatile EverColor Carex is a bright spot in the garden
By: Kim Toscano
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January 15, 2024
Shrubs and Perennials To Attract Butterflies
Plan Your Garden

The Key to Naturally Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden

Plant these plants to entice bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Hands wearing grey and baby blue gloves holding fertilizer pellets
Planting & Care

Time it Right: When to fertilize your plants

Here’s a handy guide to help you time your fertilizer applications appropriately
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
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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May 9, 2024
Black and yellow hornet pollinating a yellow Leucanthemum bloom
Plan Your Garden

What’s the Buzz? How to attract beneficial insects to the garden

How to attract beneficial insects to the garden
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
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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October 24, 2023
white camellias in front of a white picket fence
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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October 24, 2023
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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October 24, 2023
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 24, 2023
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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October 24, 2023
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