Fine Gardening – Issue 189

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A Pretty Oddball You’ve Likely Never Heard Of | Plant Recommendation

In its various linguistic derivations, formosa means “beautiful,” which makes sense because the lovely Veratrum formosanum is endemic to Taiwan—formerly Formosa, the Beautiful Island. When a species name can double…
This Plant Looks Spectacular in Late Summer | Plant Recommendation

If you took one look at the zones of this plant and decided to stop reading, don’t! ‘Sapphire Showers’ golden dewdrop may not be hardy in the ground where you…

Beyond the Green Wall: Naturalistic Hedge Ideas

Whether you live in town or the country, privacy in and around your home can be an essential part of comfort, peace, and well-being. As gardeners, we naturally look to…
Contemporary Cool: A Lush Modern Garden Design

One of the first times I met Ahna and Ryan, the homeowners of a property in Seattle I’d just been asked to landscape, I knew they were a creative, industrious,…
Problem-Solving Ground Covers

In almost every garden there are spaces that cry out for a simple palette of plants to create a soothing scene. Perhaps it’s on the edge of the driveway, at…
The Best New Hydrangeas

If you grew up on the East Coast as I did, you know that hydrangeas are an iconic plant. I dare anyone to visit Cape Cod in the summer and…
Succulents Indoors: As Easy as You Might Think?

You want to bring your succulents indoors, and who can blame you? Succulents are refreshingly offbeat, bordering on freaky in their physical appearance. Envision the botanical version of a rhinoceros,…
Hydrangea Myths Dispelled

Here are some common myths surrounding hydrangeas as well as the truths that will shine some light on what to do if you’re faced with these circumstances. See our picks…
Designing With Hydrangeas

With so many different forms and habits, hydrangeas are one of the most versatile shrubs to work into a landscape. They can be used in various circumstances either as the…