Planting & Care

Pruning 101: How to Prune Annuals and Perennials

Keep your annuals and perennials looking their best through proper pruning.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 12, 2019

Planting & Care

Pruning 101: How to Prune Crapemyrtles

Learn the proper way to prune crapemyrtles for maximum blooms and structure.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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June 2, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Rain Collection for the Garden

Anytime is a good time to recycle, especially when it’s water!

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 6, 2019

Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Holly Jolly Winter Container

Dress up your entryway with a hardy container brimming with holiday cheer.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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January 21, 2021

Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Spring To Fall Color That Sizzles

Sizzling color and summer-tough plants energize the autumn garden.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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January 21, 2021

Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Simple Elegance

A sophisticated trio of shrubs brings a touch of class to any garden.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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January 21, 2021

Plan Your Garden

Plant Combinations: Vibrant Color Combo for Full Sun

Complementary colors shine in this combo, featuring Sunshine Ligustrum.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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January 21, 2021

Plan Your Garden

Oh My Oleander

Need a plant that is as tough as it is beautiful? Oleander may be just right!

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 18, 2019

Plan Your Garden

Our Top 5 Favorite Flowering Shrubs

Make planning your garden for spring much easier by choosing from our list!

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 18, 2019

Plan Your Garden

Our Top 5 Favorite Low Maintenance Perennials

Plan your spring garden with these easy-care perennials from Southern Living

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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April 21, 2020

Inspiration & Projects

Partridge in a Pear Tree: A Unique Christmas Party Favor Idea

This year, add a twist to the classic “12 Days of Christmas” with Oakland™ Holly

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 13, 2019

Plan Your Garden

Create a Dynamic Entry Garden

Make An Unforgettable First Impression with the Vibrant Foliage of Red Diamond™ Loropetalum

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 18, 2019

Plan Your Garden

Later, Bambi: Deer tolerant and deer resistant loropetalums

Loropetalums and more plants for your deer-resistant garden

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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June 2, 2020

Planting & Care

Leaves Make Great Organic Mulch and Compost

As much as we’d like to hibernate during winter, the leaves remind us otherwise.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 11, 2019

Inspiration & Projects

Hollies for the Holidays

5 easy decorating ideas

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 13, 2019

Inspiration & Projects

Southern Living Recipe: Honey-Balsamic-Blueberry Pie

Honey-Balsamic-Blueberry Pie is unexpected but oh-so right.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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June 2, 2020

Planting & Care

How to Espalier Your Plants

Espalier is a fancy word for training plants to fit a narrow space

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 12, 2019

Planting & Care

How to Shape and Thin Crapemyrtles

Crapemyrtles do not require pruning and simply shaping and thinning will do.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 12, 2019