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July/August 2012, Issue Number 146
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FAST-GROWING FILLERS Say good-bye to bare spots with these eight herbaceous dynamos |
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ONE BED, TWO EXPOSURES BEAUTIFULLY BLENDED Full sun and full shade in the same space isn't a problem with this foolproof design Web extra: Plant IDs for many of the plants in this garden |
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DIVIDING IRISES Keeping these beautiful bloomers healthy and happy couldn't be simpler |
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BIG BLOOMING CLEMATIS This test of 108 varieties separated the finicky from the fabulous Web extra: Download full results of the trial |
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THE PATH TO YEARLONG FRAGRANCE These 12 plants make your stroll through the garden smell as good as it looks |
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BUILD A REBAR ARBOR It's quick, easy, and an inexpensive way to give your garden structure and character |
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CONTAINER GARDENING ON THE CHEAP Take these cost-saving measures to get the pots you want at a price you can afford |
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THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO BE BOLD Whether you are designing for the front or the back, creating impact is all about balance |
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READERS' TIPS |
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PLANT PICKS Munro's globe mallow; Archangel Purple summer snapdragon; yellow ox-eye daisy |
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LIKE IT/LOVE IT 'Ruby Slippers' oakleaf hydrangea; 'Pretty Lady Diana' anemone |
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HEALTHY GARDEN Four-lined plant bug; propagating softwood cuttings; leaves turning red prematurely |
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EDIBLE GARDEN Eight tomato myths |
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REGIONAL PICKS: PERENNIAL HOLE FILLERS Northeast, South, Midwest, Southern Plains, Mountain West, Southern California, Northwest |
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DESIGN WORKSHOP How well do your house and garden get along? |
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GARDEN CONFIDENTIAL An interview with Tony Avent Magazine extra: Garden Confidential Podcast: Return to Sender |
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CAPTIVATING COMBINATION |
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| EDITOR'S LETTER | 6 |
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FINEGARDENING.COM Web extras: Blogs, podcast, checklist Clematis in the Garden Clematis Plant Trial Results Roses: Stars of the Summer Season Visit Fine Gardening on Facebook Plant IDs: One Bed, Two Exposures Podcast: An Interview with Tony Avent A Gardener's Midsummer Checklist |
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| OVER THE FENCE | 10 |
| PRONUNCIATION GUIDE | 82 |
| ADVERTISERS' INDEX | 83 |
| HARDINESS ZONE MAP | 85 |
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