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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How to Fertilize Your Garden for Healthy Plant Growth

Actively growing plants need a steady supply of nutrients.

How to Prepare Your Garden Soil for Planting

Healthy soil is the key to happy plants.

When, How, and How Much to Water Your Garden

Plants can't survive without water—but too much or too little causes problems.

What Is Crabgrass—And Is It Really That Bad?

Here's everything you need to know about how to spot the weed, wipe it out, and keep it from coming back next summer.

How to Grow Roses from Cuttings

A beautiful rose bush doesn't always require a trip to the garden shop.

How to Grow and Care for Citronella Plants

Keep mosquitoes at bay with citronella in your garden.

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We've got the top care tips straight from the garden pros.

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Autumn isn't their only season to shine.

SunPatiens Are Low-Maintenance Super Bloomers That Love the Sun

How To Keep White Hydrangeas White

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

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The Biggest Mistake You're Making with Fresh Cut Flowers

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How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes

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When to Prune Camellias

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10 Early-Blooming Flowers That Already Have Us Counting Down to Spring

The Fastest and Easiest Tomato Varieties to Grow

Grow Hydrangeas from Stem Cuttings in 5 Simple Steps

The Easiest Plants to Grow From Clippings

6 Azalea Gardens to Visit and See the South's Signature Bloom This Spring

Time to Trim Hellebores

How to Root Snake Plant Cuttings in a Flash

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Eight Weeds with Berries That You Should Steer Clear Of

Six Companions You Should Never Plant with Tomatoes (and Four You Should)

This Rare Flower Found Only in Florida and Cuba Could Be Soon Be Extinct

Evergreen Shrubs To Bring Color To Your Southern Yard All Year Long

Study Reveals What You'll Name Your New Houseplant in 2022

Hilton Carter's Best Tips for Styling a Home with Plants

Yes, You Can Make A Carnation Arrangement to Impress – Here's How

Winter-Flowering Plants That Will Add Color to Your Yard

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