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.

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Fine Gardening Magazine

OVER THE FENCE

SUPER COOL PLANTS • Find out what the experts are growing

You’ll cry for this native grass with a manageable size and unique color

A sunny ground cover that holds your attention

READERS’ TIPS • From one gardener to another

GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY • Celebrating our readers’ landscapes

It’s easy to get ALL ACCESS • Gardening advice for your climate right at your fingertips!

Fiddle-leaf figs aren’t that fussy

NORTHWEST

CALIFORNIA

MOUNTAIN WEST

SOUTHERN PLAINS

MIDWEST

SOUTHEAST

NORTHEAST

CONTINUOUS COLOR IN THE SHADE • This inspiring plan starts with a framework of reliable performers

Picks for partial shade • Here are some of the signature plants that thrive in the moist, well-drained soil and dappled sunlight of Mary’s garden.

THE BEST NEW HOSTAS • For new looks and better performance, check out these standouts from the past 10 years

Troubleshooting hosta problems • While hostas are generally considered to be easy-care plants, some pests, diseases, and growing conditions can cause problems. Here are a few of the most common culprits.

PRUNING/ARBORVITAE • They don’t grow like other plants, so make your cuts judiciously

THREE GOOD REASONS TO PRUNE • Arborvitaes generally don’t need much pruning, but here are a few times you need to get out your Felcos.

CAN I …?

Surprising options for Spring • Liven up your garden with some out-of-the-ordinary plants that start the year off right

Keep tree roots from bullying your plants

ONLY ONE TOMATO • Nine experts reveal which variety they would choose if they had to grow just one

Digging deeper into Stachys • Betonies and lambs’ ears are low-care, pest-proof, and worthy of a second look

NEW KIDS WORTHY OF A SECOND LOOK

Stachys stats and facts

6 WAYS TODESIGN WITH ANNUALS • Wise gardeners use these colorful, temporary plants to enhance their landscapes

Bring unity to a planting

Pinching and deadheading

Best broadleaf evergreens

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

The USDA plant hardiness zone map

Name Calling

CAPTIVATING COMBINATION