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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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Sunshine Ligustrum in brown container
Plan Your Garden

Pot Up a Bit of Sunshine

5 Show-Stopping Containers Featuring ‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Digging a hole in rich soil to plant a purple pixie loropetalum
Plan Your Garden

Proper Planting: Advice for when to plant

Learn the optimum time to plant trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, bulbs, etc.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Ruby Red Camellia blooms amongst Soft Caress Mahonia folaige
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Cold-Weather Elegance

Romantic blooms and graceful foliage unite for late-season magic in the garden.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Image showing four types of foliage plants side by side: an evergreen shrub, a plant with green and white veined leaves, a bush with dark purple leaves, and a plant with large green leaves edged in white.
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Deer-Proof Color for the Winter Landscape

Try these plants together in your garden this winter to add color and deter deer
By: Kim Toscano
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September 25, 2024
Delta Fusion Crapemyrtles frame an entryway to brick home
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Fashioning a Dramatic Entrance

Add pizazz to entryway gardens with the bold color of Delta Fusion™ Crapemyrtle.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Orange Rocket Barberry
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Lofty and Lively ‘Orange Rocket’ Container

Energize container plantings with vertical movement and upright structure.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Colage of hummingbird attracting flowers
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Plant a Hummingbird Haven

Bursting with color and blooms, these plants are sure to attract hummingbirds.
By: Kim Toscano
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March 11, 2025
Photo collage of rusty hued Southern Living plants
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Rusty Hues for Rustic Charm

Beat the heat in style with fiery color and fuss-free maintenance.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Soft Caress Mahonia shrub blooming and surrounded by Everillo Carex
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Soft Touch – A Sunny Combo for Shady Spaces

Say goodbye to dark garden corners with plants that offer vibrant color and tantalizing texture
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Southern Romance, white flowers with dark emerald green leaves
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Southern Romance

Take a walk down memory lane with a charming trio of garden classics.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Photo collage showing golden and purple plants from Southern Living plant collection
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Sunshine Ligustrum & Purple Daydream Loropetalum

Add a one-two punch of color to the landscape with the powerful combination of Sunshine Ligustrum and Purple Daydream Dwarf Loropetalum.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Colage of colorful ground covers
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Tantalizing Texture

Invigorate the landscape with waves of color and enchanting lines.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Plant combo for classic Southern plants including Boxwood and White Wedding Hydrangea
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Tried and True Classics

The classic combination of boxwood and hydrangea is sure to add garden interest.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Red bird sitting in bird bath
Plan Your Garden

Nature’s Cold-Weather Display

How to Attract & Assist Winter Wildlife
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
The splendor of these pink to hot pink bloom heads of Southern Living Southgate Rhododendron
Plan Your Garden

Are Your Plants Blooming Off Season? Don’t Worry

This year’s off-season blooming is not a source for concern
By: Kim Toscano
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August 28, 2024
Marvel Mahonia in full bloom; bright yellow calyxes hang beautifully over holly-shaped leaves
Plan Your Garden

Planning Your Shade Garden With Mahonia

How to put mahonia to work in your next shade garden design
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Asian Inspiration Social Share
Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Asian-Inspiration Meets Southern Style

Many classic Southern plants originated in the Far East, so it is only natural to look to Japanese and Chinese gardens for design inspiration.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Fuchsia pink Delta Crapemyrtle forms a lovely hedge with white Hydrangeas in the front
Plan Your Garden

Increase Garden Appeal with Delta Crapemyrtles

Learn how to put Delta Crapemyrtles to use in your landscape design
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
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