Fine Gardening – Issue 175
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The Best New Plants for 2017
New plants can be dangerous to your health. I know I can’t be the only one whose pulse quickens, face flushes, and pupils dilate whenever I see a “new plants”…
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Watering Ways | Letter From the Editor
It’s hard to overestimate the importance of watering. It’s my favorite thing to do in the garden, and not just because I can do it with a drink in my…
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Regional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants - Midwest
Find foundation-friendly plants for the Midwest below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants that…
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Regional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants - Northeast
Find foundation-friendly plants for the Northeast below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants that…
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Regional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants - Northwest
Find foundation-friendly plants for the Northwest below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants that…
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Regional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants - Southern Plains
Find foundation-friendly plants for the Southern Plains below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants…
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Regional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants – Northern California
Find foundation-friendly plants for Northern California below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants that…
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Regional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants – Northern Plains
Find foundation-friendly plants for the Northern Plains below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants…
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Regional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants – Southeast
Find foundation-friendly plants for the Southeast below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants that…
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Foundation-Friendly Plants for Your Region
Find regional picks for foundation-friendly plants below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants that…
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Great New Tomato Varieties
In the last 10 years, tomatoes have undergone a renaissance of sorts. The number of new varieties filling the pages of seed catalogs is mind-boggling, even for a tomato breeder…
Featured Articles
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The Art of Watering the Garden
Have you ever noticed how vibrant your garden looks after a steady, soaking rain? Natural rainfall infiltrates soil in a way that is hard to match with artificial watering. We…
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It’s About Time
Most gardeners come to a point in their lives when they have to ask themselves if they can still keep up with Mother Nature. Not only does age make it…
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Why Aren’t You Growing More Baptisias?
Years ago, I decided to plant a baptisia in my small garden. I was willing to give up precious space to such a large plant in expectation of the vibrant…
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A Gentle Approach to Planting on a Slope
When creating a new garden design, I first analyze existing elements to decide what works, what doesn’t, and why. Architectural and hardscaping elements are a good place to begin. When…
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Veggie Garden Design Ideas: Make Your Vegetable Garden Beautiful
Whether you grow just a few tomatoes or a yard full of vegetables, edibles can be a beautiful part of your landscape. For design inspiration, I visited two great vegetable…
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Foundation-Friendly Plants
Designing the plantings immediately surrounding your home is a tricky task for many gardeners. These plants are frequently viewed up close and personal by visitors and the UPS guy, so…