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.

Building community, one garden at a time

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OVER THE FENCE • | READER COMMENTS AND OPINIONS |

Fine Gardening Magazine

CONTRIBUTING THIS ISSUE

READERS’ TIPS • | FROM ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER |

GARDEN SHED • | EXPERT FINDS FOR OUTDOOR DESIGN AND LIVING |

SUPER COOL PLANTS • | FIND OUT WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE GROWING |

HEALTHY GARDEN • | SCIENCE-BASED INSIGHT FROM SOURCES YOU CAN TRUST |

Make a Big IMPACT in a Small Space • Bold, colorful foliage and unique containers push this cozy urban garden over the top

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY USE TROPICAL PLANTS IN COOL CLIMATES • Choosing to use tropicals in my garden beds and pots was an easy decision. Not only am I mad for bold foliage, but I can use and reuse them every year. Here are some care and design tips to get the most out of your plants season after season.

MAINTAINING PRIVACY WITHOUT THE FENCE

9 SUPERB SHRUBS TO PLANT IN CLAY • Choose woodies that scoff at heavy soil and improve its structure over time

Clay-busting companions with RELIABLE FOLIAGE

GET TO KNOW YOUR CLAY SOIL

Clay-busting companions with GREAT FLOWERS

SILPHIUMS: THE GIANT NATIVE PLANTS WE ALL SHOULD BE GROWING • This diverse genus provides loads of drama and a plethora of ecological benefits

The ins and outs of rosinweed

LAWN REPLACEMENT CAN BE MORE THAN BEAUTIFUL • A gracefully resilient design is an inspirational tool for encouraging a healthier ecosystem

Embrace the beauty of chaos with wild systems emulation

GREAT IDEAS FROM community gardeners • Neighbors can accomplish amazing things when they grow together

TRY A TASTE OF SOMETHING NEW

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

SOUTHWEST

MOUNTAIN WEST

MIDWEST

SOUTHEAST

MID-ATLANTIC

NORTHEAST

THE USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONE MAP

CAPTIVATING COMBINATION