Southern garden

Winter is the best time to plan next year's garden. These 12 spring blooming, hardy perennials and shrubs can survive frigid temps as low as -40 F.

Read about a North Carolina garden rooted in history.

Garden entrance with boxwood hedges, white roses and a decidedly Mediterranean feel.

Finding out which plants thrive in our garden is a lifelong commitment. As you may have not figured out yet, it takes about 3 years or so for a perennial to “settle in” and perform the way it’s supposed to. The plant you’re buying may not look exactly like the picture you see on the […]

If you think that it's too hot in the South to grow peonies. You're wrong! These admired perennials can thrive here, as long as you know how to care for them properly. Read on to learn the fundamentals of growing peonies in a southern garden. #gardening #gardenideas #peonytips #howtogrowpeonies #southerngarden #southernliving

Boxwoods have been the backbone of Southern gardens for centuries, and new selections are now offering solutions for every landscape.

Giant purple loropetalums are notorious for devouring houses, but ‘Emerald Snow’ won’t. This evergreen grows 4 to 6 feet high and 3 to 4 feet wide. It features green leaves and showy, white flowers in spring. #southerngardening #flowersforyourfrontlawn #curbappeal #bestplantsforlandscaping #southernliving

Mix and match a wide variety of plants with different colors, shapes, and textures to create an informal-yet-inviting cottage garden.

Good fences make good neighbors, especially when combined with beautiful blooms. Here are our favorite flowers and shrubs for planting along a fence.

It’s gardening season, and I’m always looking to be inspired! So on my last visit to Charleston, South Carolin a couple of weeks ago, my sister knew just what would…