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.

An appreciation for plants that protect themselves

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OVER THE FENCE • READER COMMENTS AND OPINIONS

READERS’ TIPS • FROM ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER

GARDEN SHED • BATTERY-POWERED PRUNING TOOLS FOR JOBS BIG AND SMALL

SUPER COOL PLANTS • FIND OUT WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE GROWING

INDOOR GARDENING • HOUSEPLANT ADVICE AND INSIGHT

PLANT MD • SCIENCE-BASED INFORMATION FOR A HEALTHIER GARDEN

5 ways to prevent or minimize winter storm damage

SO LONG, LAWN • This low-care front yard proves you don’t need turf to make a good first impression

A water-wise landscape doesn’t need to look like a desert

Nasty plants FOR A NICER GARDEN • These spectacular specimens are armored for survival against extreme climate conditions and persistent four-legged pests

Advice for siting your favorite nasties

FINEGARDENING.COM • Look to these seven easy-to-manage vines to add beauty up, over, and around your landscape

Fantastic tropical options that are worth the extra effort

FANTASTIC FALL COMBOS • Discover stunning plant pairings that end the growing season with a bang

Fall maintenance should bolster the display

PLANTS WITH A POWERFUL IMPACT • New research finds that certain species are exceptional at fighting pollution, mitigating stormwater runoff, and helping cool the environment

If you could only have ONE TREE, what would it be? • WE WENT STRAIGHT TO THE EXPERTS FOR THEIR TOP PICKS

How to plant and care for a tree

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

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