Plan Your Garden

Create Winning Color Combinations

When it comes to color, nandina offers numerous vibrant combinations.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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August 24, 2021

Inspiration & Projects

Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas with Fresh Greenery

Decorate gifts this holiday season with ribbon, bows, and foliage!

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 13, 2019

Planting & Care

Choosing a Fertilizer

What types of fertilizers will work best for your plants?

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 13, 2019

Plan Your Garden

Cold-Hardy Plants

Southern Living isn’t only about geography—it’s a lifestyle.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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June 2, 2020

Planting & Care

Composting – from the kitchen to the garden

What’s not to love about compost?!

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 13, 2019

Plan Your Garden

A Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardens

Container gardening can provide lots of options—inside or outside

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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August 21, 2021

Plan Your Garden

Courtyard Garden Plan

Bring life to an outdoor living area, & soften hardscapes, with this garden plan

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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June 2, 2020

Plan Your Garden

What is a Groundcover?

Plants that are as beautiful as they are functional are real treasures.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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April 6, 2021

Planting & Care

What is Crape Murder, and How Do You Avoid It?

“Crape Murder,” is often committed by otherwise decent, law-abiding gardeners.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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August 21, 2021

Inspiration & Projects

Blackberry, Browned Butter, and Almond Tart Recipe

Ripe, sweet, in-season blackberries make a huge difference in this cake.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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June 2, 2020

Plan Your Garden

Adding Fall Color to the Landscape with the Southern Hospitality Blog

with Rhoda Vickers of ‘Southern Hospitality’ Blog!

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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August 21, 2021

Inspiration & Projects

Bacon-Wrapped Figs Recipe

Make your summer fig harvest count with this delicious recipe.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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June 2, 2020

Plan Your Garden

How To Protect Against Deer In Your Garden

Who can resist the sweet doe-eyed Bambi we’ve grown to love in cartoons?

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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August 21, 2021

Plan Your Garden

5 Ways to Protect Shrubs From Heat

Even your sun loving, drought resistant plants need some cooling off

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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June 2, 2020

Plan Your Garden

‘Soft Caress’ – A Softer, Gentler Mahonia

Sun-loving evergreen plants are more common, but what’s a good shade-loving evergreen that blooms?

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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March 31, 2020

Plan Your Garden

5 Easy to Grow Plants with Carmen Johnston

Join Carmen Johnston as she details 5 easy to grow plants.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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November 20, 2019

Plan Your Garden

5 Must Have Plants for Spring

Every gardener’s dream is a low-maintenance, distinctive landscape.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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March 22, 2021

Inspiration & Projects

Get Your Game Day Containers Ready for a Tailgate

How to make team color inspired containers!

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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June 2, 2020