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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The Best Way To Force Blooms Indoors

This age-old gardening tip tricks flowers into thinking it's time to bloom, meaning that you can have fresh color year-round.

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

We've got all the info on how to wilt-proof your hydrangeas, according to an expert.

How to Plant and Care for Sweet Pea Flowers

It's no wonder age-old sweet peas are still a favorite Southern floral. Here's how to grow them for yourself.

The Best Compact Hydrangea Varieties for Small Yards

Using these pint-sized hydrangea varieties, big blooms are possible in the smallest of spaces.

The Grumpy Gardener's Best Tips for Rooting Hydrangeas

Learn how to multiply your beautiful, Southern hydrangeas with this simple rooting technique from the Grumpy Gardener.

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

The key to keeping your hydrangeas reblooming is a little TLC and a lot of pruning.

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Buy one for as little as $38.

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Spruce up the space for its most popular season.

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

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

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The Fastest and Easiest Tomato Varieties to Grow

Grow Hydrangeas from Stem Cuttings in 5 Simple Steps

The Easiest Plants to Grow From Clippings

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