Gardening Ideas

Southern Living has gorgeous plans and how-tos for creative gardening ideas that will inspire every gardener to go outside and plant something. We also have tips, techniques, tools, and hundreds and hundreds of photos to get you on your way. We'll show you how to choose the best plants for your garden, what works best in your plant zone, and the latest trends in gardening ideas. Don't worry that it needs to be perfect. "A gardener learns more in the mistakes than in the successes," said gardening author Barbara Dodge Borland. We will make it easy and fun to amp up your gardener know-how and turn your outside into a flower- and plant-filled haven.

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Showstopping Hydrangea Varieties That Were Made for the Shade

From full-shade to filtered-light lovers, these hydrangeas are meant to flourish with minimal sun exposure.

The Ultimate Guide to Boston Ferns

Here's everything you need to know about Victorian-favorite Boston Ferns, from species, to pruning, potting, and problems.

Perennials That Will Last for Years in Your Garden

With the right care, these garden plantings will thrive for years.

How To Prune Pepper Plants

You prune your tomatoes, why not your peppers? Well-timed pepper pruning provides surprising benefits.

How To Harvest Basil Without Killing the Plant

Here's how to keep the harvest coming.

How Long Does It Take To Grow a Pumpkin?

Understanding how long pumpkins take to grow will help you plant them at the right time.

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Why Are My Tomato Leaves Curling? Here Are 3 Common Causes

Pests, herbicides, or environmental factors can all cause tomato leaves to curl. Learning to recognize the cause is the first step toward solving this common problem.

How We Re-created the First Southern Living Cover

Fifty years and several hurricanes later, Southern Living returns to Mobile, Alabama, with two truckloads of azaleas.

9 Heat-Tolerant Plants That Are Perfect for Container Gardening, According to an Expert

How to Grow and Care for Loropetalum

How to Grow and Care for a Butterfly Bush

A Lesson in Gardening the Old-Fashioned Way

A Guide to the South's State Flowers and the Stories Behind Them

Learn about the blooming emblems adopted by each state in the region.

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Invasive Ferns Species You Should Avoid Planting Outdoors

The Best Way To Force Blooms Indoors

If Your Hydrangeas Are Drooping, the Summer Heat Isn't the Only Culprit

How to Plant and Care for Sweet Pea Flowers

The Best Compact Hydrangea Varieties for Small Yards

The Grumpy Gardener's Best Tips for Rooting Hydrangeas

The Dos (and a Big Don't) of Pruning Repeat-Blooming Hydrangeas

This Rechargeable Gadget Will Keep Mosquitoes Off Your Porch All Summer Long—and It's Under $40 on Amazon

Deck Out Your Dock: 20 Container Gardening Ideas for a Dressed-Up Summer Landing

7 Nostalgic Flowering Plants That Will Take You Back to Grandma's Yard

How to Make Your Own Compost

How to Fertilize Your Garden for Healthy Plant Growth

How to Prepare Your Garden Soil for Planting

When, How, and How Much to Water Your Garden

What Is Crabgrass—And Is It Really That Bad?

How to Grow Roses from Cuttings

How to Grow and Care for Citronella Plants

It's Porch-Fern Season—Here's How to Make Yours the Greenest on the Block

Don't Overlook Japanese Maples in Spring

SunPatiens Are Low-Maintenance Super Bloomers That Love the Sun

How To Keep White Hydrangeas White

Learn How You Can Fill Your Garden With Free Wildflower Seeds

Learn How One Grandmother Inspired This Gardener to Transform His Simple Backyard Plot

This Easy Trick Is the Secret to Getting Fragile, Finicky Poppy Flowers To Stay Fresh Longer

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