Fine Gardening Magazine

Written for passionate gardeners, Fine Gardening provides inspired ideas backed by detailed instructions for creating healthy gardens, outdoor rooms, and beautiful landscapes suited to the region. Horticulturists, nurserymen, and designers share their expertise on plants, care, soil, eco-friendly pest control, propagation, design, and landscaping.

EDITOR’S LETTER

CONTRIBUTING THIS ISSUE

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FineGardening.com • CHECK OUT WHAT’S NEW ONLINE

OVER THE FENCE • READER COMMENTS AND OPINIONS

READERS’ TIPS • FROM ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER

GARDEN SHED • DEPENDABLE TROWELS THAT GET THE JOB DONE

SUPER COOL PLANTS • FIND OUT WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE GROWING

INDOOR GARDENING • HOUSEPLANT ADVICE AND INSIGHT

THREE SPECTACULAR VARIETIES

How do I get my peace lily to bloom?

PLANT MD • SCIENCE-BASED INFORMATION FOR A HEALTHIER GARDEN

DESIGN IDEAS • INSPIRING PLANS FOR LATE SUMMER

DON’T FIGHT YOUR SITE • Use a refined hardscape-and-plant palette to transform a challenging landscape into a functional outdoor space

How to choose a color palette

High-ranking REED GRASSES • Unlike miscanthus, you won’t regret planting these adaptable, low-maintenance beauties

Knockout newbies to keep on your radar

How to grow reed grasses

USING GRASSES IN THE BORDER AND BEYOND

CHOICE PLANTS for challenging conditions • Whether your soil is lean or full of clay, there are plenty of trees, shrubs, and perennials that will adapt

4 ways to get more compost

Berried TREASURE • Give your late-season garden and local wildlife a boost with plants that produce colorful, long-lasting fruit

Why is my plant not producing fruit?

Help birds out in winter with more than just food

Dealing with SUMMER DISEASES • Learn about the ailments that are most likely to affect your plants, and how to avoid or mitigate problems

Should you use organic or synthetic products?

When working with fungicides, make safety your top priority

DESIGNING A BEAUTIFUL POLLINATOR PIT STOP • This rooftop garden proves that you don’t need a lot of space to create an oasis for humans and wildlife

Pollinator plants for punishing conditions

NORTHWEST

CALIFORNIA

MOUNTAIN WEST

SOUTHERN PLAINS

MIDWEST

SOUTHEAST

NORTHEAST

THE USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONE MAP

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE • Here is a handy guide to help you pronounce the botanical names in this issue.

CAPTIVATING COMBINATION