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Plan Your Garden

Top Plants for Sun

Make gardening much easier by choosing from our list of top plants for sun.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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April 17, 2024
Brick patio with blue door framed with symmetrical planting of Southern Living plants in the garden and in container
Plan Your Garden

Gardening and Landscaping for Small Spaces

It’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed when planning a garden in a small space.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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May 21, 2025
'Sunshine' Ligustrum
Plan Your Garden

Sun Loving Shrubs

As garden design expert Linda Vater celebrates her first summer in her new cottage home, she’s sharing her favorite shrubs that thrive in sunny areas.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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April 17, 2024
Mother and daughter sitting on porch having iced tea with Southern Living Agapanthus in the foreground
Inspiration & Projects

5 Mother’s Day Gifts to Show Your Love

Gardening Gift Ideas for Garden-Loving Moms
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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April 17, 2024
Child plays in yard with Southern Living Agapanthus
Inspiration & Projects

Planting a Kid-Friendly Sensory Garden

Entertain, engage and inspire the kids in your life with these plants and ideas.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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April 17, 2024
Jubilation Gardenia shrubs with bright Everillo EverColor Carex ornamental grass in front
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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February 27, 2025
Clusters of ripe blueberries hanging from a bush with green leaves.
Inspiration & Projects

Grow-able Gift Baskets for Your Sweetheart!

If the last three Valentine’s Days have seen you gifting chocolate hearts, we’d like to make a sweet suggestion.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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September 25, 2024
Galvanized colander full of Southern Living blackberries sitting on stone wall
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

Plant the Promise of Tasty Treats in Your Landscape (Pinnable Inspiration!)

These edible garden design ideas will help you weave edible plants into your landscape design.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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February 1, 2024
Alabama Beauty Gardenia
Inspiration & Projects

Five Plants That Mean Love

Love is a many splendored thing, as the lyrics go. These deepest feelings of caring and adoration for our soulmates, our family, our mentors—even the family pet—can give us warm fuzzies and fill us with joy. Sometimes the words, “I love you,” don’t even say it all!
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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February 1, 2024
The many cranberry-red blooms stand out on medium green foliage
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

Magnificent Magenta

Viva Magenta is the “it” shade to incorporate into your garden this year, named by Pantone as the Color of the Year for 2023.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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February 1, 2024
Kitchen garden with boxwood borders
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

Grow Your Own Charcuterie

Plant These for a Festive Fall Spread from Your Yard to Table!
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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February 1, 2024
A house and abelia planted in a border
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
Close-up of vibrant aloe vera flowers with clusters of red, pink, and white tubular blossoms amidst green foliage.
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

Sci-fi Plants in the Garden

The future of garden design is here, and it’s out of this world.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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September 25, 2024
Light Pink camelllia's in mason jar
Inspiration & Projects

DIY Cut Flower Arrangement: Camellias in Mason Jars

Get creative this fall with a DIY container featuring Southern Living Camellias 
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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February 1, 2024
Bird Feed with golden leaves and a pink glitter ball
Inspiration & Projects

Gift Idea: Make Your Own DIY Bird Feeder

Attract birds to your winter garden with this easy DIY project!
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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February 1, 2024
Rustic candle holder with fall foliage, branches, and berries
Plan Your Garden

Creating a Cozy Garden

Get ready to fall in love with fall all over again with these charming, easy-care shrubs!
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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February 1, 2024
A small plant with green leaves in the ground.
Plan Your Garden

These Shrubs Are Sized for Small and Slender Spaces

Make use of every inch of your garden with these narrow beauties.
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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February 1, 2024
illustration of Linda Vater's new cottage garden
Inspiration & Projects//Plan Your Garden

Get the Look: Linda Vater’s Lemon Lane Garden Design

Download a Free Planting Plan and Plant List for a Sunny Yellow Path
By: Southern Living Plants Staff
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September 26, 2024
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