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Brandi Rhododendron's bright pink blooms cover 2 medium-sized shrubs growing next to a red brick house
Plan Your Garden

Shade Lover’s Garden

Those of us with a lot of trees in the landscape often wonder what to do!
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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October 24, 2023
2 blue metal scroll chairs with matching table in a garden of Soft Caress Mahonia
Plan Your Garden

Shrubs with Style

Ah, the diversity of shrubs.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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October 24, 2023
Southern Living Idea House with green siding and white balcony rock walled garden bed in front
Plan Your Garden

Southern Living Idea House Gardens

Take a peek at the stunning landscape at this year’s Southern Living Idea House.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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October 24, 2023
Landscape architect pencil drawing of landscape to be planted with Southern Living plants
Plan Your Garden

Plant Containers That Last

With an evergreen centerpiece, nandina containers may be modified each season.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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October 24, 2023
Close up of Mountain Snow Pieris with white bell-shaped blooms and green foliage.
Plan Your Garden//Planting & Care

4 Prune-Free Blooming Plants from Southern Living

Not all plants should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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October 24, 2023
Salvia Amistad in garden
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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October 24, 2023
Rain Collection for the Garden
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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October 24, 2023
Oakland Holly plants in Christmas containers of red holly berries and bright grass foliage of Everillo Carex
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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October 24, 2023
Fire Chief Arborvitae and other Fiery plants from Southern Living
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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October 24, 2023
Photo collage showing plant combo to try using Southern Living plants
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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October 24, 2023
Sunshine Ligustrum
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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October 24, 2023
Close up of Twist of Pink Variegated Oleander with deep pink blooms and creamy white variegated foliage
Plan Your Garden

Oh My Oleander: Learn Where this Evergreen Blooming Shrub Will Thrive

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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August 28, 2024
Petite informal white Bride October Magic Camellia
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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October 24, 2023
Garden Jewels Gerbera Daisies with bright pink and white blooms surrounded by green foliage.
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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October 24, 2023
Oakland Holly container plant with golden pear ornaments hanging on it.
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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October 24, 2023
Symmetrical entryway garden beds made up of Oakland Holly in the back, Jubilation Gardenia in the middle and Red Diamond Loropetalum in the front
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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October 24, 2023
Spotted fawn in a garden scene
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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May 21, 2025
Leaves as Compost
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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October 24, 2023
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