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Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

Creating a Charming Deer-Resistant Garden

Southern Living Plant Collection offers a selection of plants that deer tend to avoid due to their scent, taste, or texture.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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February 1, 2024
Lattice pie crust of blueberry pie
Planting & Care

Protect Your Fruit Plants in Winter for a Bountiful Harvest

One of the simplest ways we can protect plants in winter is by applying mulch.
By: Kim Toscano
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August 28, 2024
Plants in Southern Living pots
Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

Resetting Your Garden This Fall: Tips for Fall Planting and Gardening

10 tips to help reset your garden and make the most of the autumn planting season.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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January 15, 2024
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Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

Digging into Fall Planting: A Guide from the Southern Living Plant Collection

As summer fades away, the crisp air of autumn brings new opportunities for gardeners to indulge in their passion.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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October 24, 2023
Marvel Mahonia with abundant yellow flowers and green foliage.
Planting & Care

Marvel Mahonia with Jim Putnam

By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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August 14, 2024
Flowering Rosemary
Planting & Care

Chef’s Choice Rosemary with Jim Putnam

By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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October 24, 2023
Miss Lemon Abelia video
Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

Miss Lemon Abelia with Jim Putnam

By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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October 24, 2023
Steps to Winterize your Garden
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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October 24, 2023
Hedge of Abelia Miss Lemon with green, yellow and white foliage
Planting & Care

Late Winter Pruning (January-February)

The bulk of your pruning will occur in Late Winter, here’s the plants to prune
By: Kim Toscano
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March 14, 2025
Strong yellow foliage develops to gold in the sun and heat. Tight pyramidal habit is suitable for containers
Planting & Care

How to Care for Cold-Damaged Shrubs

Give plants a chance to recover from winter damage before you reach for the pruners.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Autumn Fern in blue container
Planting & Care

How Do I Overwinter Tender Perennials?

Fall is the time to prepare tender plants for their winter home.
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
White slat home with black shutters and black lamp post in a snow-covered winter landscape
Planting & Care

Garden Recovery For Your Plants After Storms

Assessing and Pruning Storm Damaged Plants
By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
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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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October 24, 2023
Gloved Hands mulching
Planting & Care

A Winter Blanket – When and Where to Apply Mulch for Cold Weather

Mulching is one of the simplest ways we can protect plants in winter; follow these tips for best results!
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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August 28, 2024
grasses and perennials in winter with frost
Planting & Care

To Cut or Not to Cut: Perennials and Grasses for Winter Color and Cover

By: Kim Toscano
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October 24, 2023
Gloved hands covering up soft caress mahonia with white sheet for winter care
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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October 24, 2023
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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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October 24, 2023
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Planting & Care

Overwintering Tender Edible and Ornamental Plants

Follow these expert tips to keep your plants warm through winter!
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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October 24, 2023
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