Assorted outdoor plants

Outdoor Plants

Southerners love spending time outdoors, so it’s no surprise that our outdoor spaces have become extensions of our homes’ indoor living areas–they’re just adorned with flowers, vines, shrubs, and trees rather than textiles and wallpapers. Our many gardener-tested resources can help you get those outdoor plants growing their best.

8 Night-Blooming Plants That Attract Evening Pollinators
How To Stop Aggressive Vines Before They Overrun Your Flower Beds
How To Stop Creeping Buttercup From Invading Your Garden
6 Fast-Growing Evergreen Trees That’ll Give You Privacy In A Hurry
How To Keep Your Dahlias Blooming All Summer Long
18 Fast-Growing Shrubs That Quickly Transform Your Yard
12 Heat-Tolerant Perennials That Power Through The Hottest Days Of Summer
10 Fast-Growing Ground Cover Plants That’ll Transform Bare Spots In A Flash
16 Easy Flowers To Grow In Partial Shade
12 Pretty Perennials That Thrive In Shady Gardens
15 Summer Flowers That Practically Grow Themselves
4 Plants You Should Never Grow Next To Sunflowers
10 Summer-Blooming Shrubs That Can Handle The Heat
7 Plants You Should Never Grow Next To Your Zinnias
11 Long-Blooming Perennials That Will Come Back Again Next Summer
9 Nostalgic Flowers That’ll Take You Straight Back To Grandma’s Garden
Do Hydrangeas Bloom All Summer?
11 Shade-Loving Perennials Deer Won’t Touch
6 Fast-Growing Grass Seeds That’ll Save Your Patchy Lawn
This Is How Big Different Varieties Of Hydrangeas Will Grow
How To Propagate Hydrangeas In 5 Simple Steps
14 Fast-Growing Shade Trees To Plant Now
15 Plants You Don't Need To Deadhead
Century-Old Azaleas In Every Shade Of Pink Dazzle In This Alabama Public Garden Each Spring
11 Plants You Should Never Prune In Fall
This Easy-Growing Plant Is The Best Trick For Luring Hummingbirds To Your Yard
What Is Pruning? Here's Why It's Essential In Every Garden
12 Ways To Keep Your Plants Alive During A Heatwave
5 Signs You’re Overwatering Your Plants—Plus How To Fix It
15 Showstopping Annuals To Fill Your Fall Garden With Blooms
15 Fragrant Perennials That'll Fill Your Garden With Amazing Scents For Years To Come
When Is The Best Time To Repot Plants?
The 11 Best Long-Lasting Perennials You Can Enjoy Year After Year
12 Potato Companion Plants For A Plentiful Harvest (Plus, 3 To Avoid)
The 12 Best Fast-Growing Evergreen Shrubs, According To Experts
The 11 Best Fast-Growing Vines, According To Garden Experts
9 Companion Plants For Southern-Favorite Hostas (Plus, Those To Avoid!)
15 Shrubs To Plant For Privacy
The 10 Best Plants For A Rain Garden
13 Herbs And Plants To Add To Your Garden That Help Repel Bugs
15 Vegetables That Will Grow In The Shade
15 White Flowering Trees To Brighten Any Landscape
Why I’ll Always Have A Soft Spot For Ivy Vines
14 Fall-Blooming Perennials That Will Add Color To Your Autumn Garden
How To Grow And Care For Columbine Flowers
How To Grow And Care For Yuccas
How To Grow And Care For Heuchera
Texas USDA Planting Zones Explained
20 Best Plants For Zone 8 In The Lower South
How To Grow And Care For Texas Star Hibiscus
How To Grow And Care For Bird of Paradise
How To Grow And Care For Mahonia
The Best Plants For USDA Zone 9
20 Plants That Thrive In USDA Zone 6
5 Awful Plants For The Front Of Your House
10 Best Ground Cover Plants For Florida
12 Plants You Should Avoid Planting In The Summer
11 Plants That’ll Keep Flies Away All Summer Long
7 Fast-Growing Plants That Help With Erosion Control
10 Tropical Plants Made For Florida Gardens
8 Plants You Should Never Grow Near Your Pool
11 Plants That Will Help Add Privacy To Your Deck For A Tranquil Outdoor Space
14 Outdoor Plants That Will Survive Almost Anything