Southern living plant collection

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 […]

Join Linda Vater as she designs a landscape renovation for a darling brick cottage and shares five Southern Living Plants to add structure to your landscape....

Year-round plant inspiration and garden design ideas tailored to each month.

The best year-round plants for pots provide lasting color and structure through evergreen foliage and seasonal blooms.

Design container gardens or landscapes in one color family for stunning beauty

Here you will find perennials for the St Louis Missouri area at our nursery Sugar Creek Gardens. Some perennial plants may be ordered online for pick up.

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Keep your front yard welcoming with these fuss-free landscaping plants that are compact, deer-resistant, need little pruning, and won't swallow your house.

It’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed when planning a garden in a small space.

Learn more about Southern Living Plant Collection varieties using these Plant Comparison Charts. EverColor® Carex Series Foliage Colors Crapemyrtle Delta Series Bloom Colors Southern Living® Nandinas Foliage Colors Southern Living® Nandinas Seasonal Colors Southern Living® Loropetalums by Size Choosing Your Perfect Loropetalum The Southern Living® Advantage Southern Living® Conifers Southern Living® Camellias