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How-ToHow to Prune a Japanese Maple
Japanese maples are gorgeous trees that add an instant focal point to any garden. In order to maintain their health and to be sure they’re looking their best, pruning is…
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DesignShade: A Blessing or a Curse? | Letter from the Editor
My first serious garden was mostly in the shade. I was living in a small cottage and convinced the landlord to let me “spruce things up” around the property to…
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DesignGrowing Periwinkle in the Southwest
When most of us think about periwinkle, we either think of a vine or a ground cover. Here in the Southwest, it is extremely common to find another version of…
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DesignEpisode 83: Shrubs for Shade
Finding interesting plants for shade can be a struggle, but when you add in the desire for that plant to be a woody shrub, the list narrows even more. But…
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How-To4 Ways to Stake Tomatoes
Nothing tastes quite as good as a homegrown tomato. But there’s nothing quite as frustrating as having the rambling, fast-growing plants taking over a corner of the garden, flopping on…
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DesignFine Gardening 200th Issue Celebration Sweepstakes
This sweepstakes has passed. This summer, Fine Gardening will celebrate its 200th issue! We are marking the occasion with a sweepstakes spanning multiple weeks. It’s our way to thank…
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DesignA Garden Design Expert on Ground Covers, Lower Maintenance, and “Mean-Spirited” Garden Steps
If you had a few minutes to talk with an award-winning garden designer, what would you ask? Our editor at large, Steve Aitken, was fortunate enough to get some time…
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How-ToBuild an Affordable Grow Light System
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to fill beds affordably and get a jump-start on the growing season. Seed suppliers offer an almost limitless number of flower and vegetable…
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DesignEpisode 82: Spring Trees
Despite there still being snow on the ground here in the Northeast, we’re thinking spring. Yes, there are daffodils and tulips to look forward to, but perhaps even more impressive…
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DesignHow to Design a Colorful Shade Garden – Plant IDs
The plants teach me what they can do, and I try my best to help them reach their full potential. I have grown to love the shade, and I can’t…
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