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Thornless Blackberry bushes from the Southern Living Plant Collection covered in ripening berries
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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February 1, 2021
Southern Living blueberries arranged in heart shape on burlap material
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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February 1, 2021
Planting & Care

Four Ways to Protect Your Shrubs This Winter

Learn how to protect plants this winter so they thrive come spring.
By: Kim Toscano
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December 30, 2020
Planting & Care

5 Ways to Protect Your Garden this Winter

Learn how to protect your plants and minimize winter damage
By: Kim Toscano
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December 30, 2020
Planting & Care

5 Steps to Winterize your Garden

Late fall and winter can be a dormant season for gardeners.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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December 30, 2020
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Planting & Care

Time it Right: Late Winter to Early Spring Fertilizer

Most trees and shrubs are fertilized in early spring. Feed the following plants.
By: Kim Toscano
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November 19, 2020
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Planting & Care

Time it Right: Autumn Fertilizer

The list of plants benefiting from fall feeding is a short one, check it out.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 5, 2020
Obsession Nandina foliage in red, gold and green hues
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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September 8, 2020
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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September 8, 2020
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Planting & Care

Video: Fall Growing Checklist

Prepare your garden for the season with this month-to-month Fall Growing Guide
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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September 8, 2020
Gloved hands holding pearl fertilizer amongst foliage
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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September 8, 2020
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Planting & Care

Fall Planting Guide & Suggested Specimens

Fall planting advice and plant suggestions from Southern Living
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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September 8, 2020
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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August 4, 2020
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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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August 4, 2020
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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August 4, 2020
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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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August 4, 2020
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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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April 23, 2020
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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 2, 2020

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