Current Issue:
July/August 2013, Issue Number 152

On the Cover:
Designing with conifers by Susan Hamilton

On Sale: May 28, 2013

Subscribers in the U.S. should receive this issue by May 16.

Features	Page
Peach goes with everything by Susan Morrison When colors clash, this versatile hue can come to the rescue	26
Cover Story: Designing with conifers by Susan Hamilton Blend these four-season beauties into the landscape by taking a cue from their unique shape, color, and texture Web extra: Can you spot the conifers?	32
An easy approach to espalier by Maile Arnold Train a fruit tree into a beautiful and practical form with just a few simple steps	40
Plants you can walk on by Sandy McDougle These tough little ground covers can withstand the occasional trampling	44
Containers as focal points by Michelle Gervais Is your garden missing something? A carefully placed pot can make it come alive Web extra: More examples of containers that make a garden's focal point	50
Catmint by Richard Hawke Drought tolerance and never-ending blooms aren’t the only reasons to love this perennial Web extra: Watch a video on how to prune catmint	56
Edibles Grow-It Guide
Ten foolproof veggies by Danielle Sherry These high-yield, low-care selections guarantee that this season will be an overwhelming success	64
Taming your tomatoes by Steve Aitken For healthier plants, better fruit, and fewer headaches, choose a stake that suits your needs	69
Demystifying compost by Holly L. Scoggins Get the real scoop on your common questions	72

Departments	Page
READERS' TIPS	12
PLANT PICKS ‘Shortwood’ garden phlox; ‘Mickie’ rockrose; Byzantine gladiolus	16
COMBORAMA	20
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REGIONAL PICKS: Uncommon and unfussy plants Northeast ·Southwest · Midwest Southern Plains · Mountain West South · Northwest
REGIONAL PICKS: Plant this with that Northeast • Southeast • Midwest Southern Plains • Northern Plains Northern California • Northwest	76
DESIGN IDEAS	90
CAPTIVATING COMBINATION	91
In every issue	Page
EDITOR'S LETTER	6
FINEGARDENING.COM Web extras: Blogs, podcast, games Watch a video on how to prune catmint Visit Fine Gardening on Pinterest More examples of containers that make a garden's focal point Can you spot the conifers? Get inspired by our Inspiration Pages!	8
OVER THE FENCE	10
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE	84
ADVERTISERS' INDEX	87
HARDINESS ZONE MAP	88

Current Issue: July/August 2013, Issue Number 152

Edibles Grow-It Guide

Current Issue:
July/August 2013, Issue Number 152