Planting & Care

Planting & Care

When to Water

We all love drought resistant plants!

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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July 2, 2021

Planting & Care

Time it Right: Late Summer Fertilizer

Fertilizing this late can have negative impacts, but these plants will benefit

By: Kim Toscano

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July 2, 2021

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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July 2, 2021

Planting & Care

Pruning in Early to Mid-Summer (May-July)

Find out which plants you should prune in early to mid summer

By: Kim Toscano

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July 2, 2021

Planting & Care

Late Summer Pruning (August-September)

Here’s a short list of plants you should prune in Late Summer

By: Kim Toscano

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July 2, 2021

Planting & Care

Testing Soil Composition

Plants have different preferences in soil texture, drainage, nutrients, and pH.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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July 2, 2021

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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July 2, 2021

Planting & Care

Hydrangeas Without the Blues

How to manage blossom color

By: Kim Toscano

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July 2, 2021

Planting & Care

Demystifying Hydrangea Pruning

How to identify and properly prune your summer bloomers

By: Kim Toscano

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July 2, 2021

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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June 11, 2021

Planting & Care

Video: How to Prune Hydrangeas

This video will teach you how hydrangea pruning can help you get the most blooms

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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June 11, 2021

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 11, 2021

Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

How to Grow Gorgeous Gardenias

Follow these tips to grow gardenias, the belle of the Southern garden

By: Kim Toscano

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June 11, 2021

Planting & Care

Caring for Fruit Plants: What to Do and When

Year-round basics of blackberries, blueberries, figs and pineapple guava

By: Mary Beth Shaddix

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June 11, 2021

Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

Guide to Hydrangeas: Getting to Know the 4 Main Types

Despite sharing a name, not all hydrangeas are the same.

By: Kim Toscano

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June 11, 2021

Planting & Care

Berry Important: Pollination, Chill Hours and Plant Food

Easy explanations to FAQs on growing blueberries

By: Mary Beth Shaddix

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June 11, 2021

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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March 19, 2021

Planting & Care

Pruning 101: How to Prune Nandinas

Learn the proper way to keep nandinas looking full and healthy.

By: Southern Living Plants Staff

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March 19, 2021