| Feature Articles | Page | ||
| EIGHT SHADY CHARACTERS by Gene Bush Look to these underused perennials to enliven low-light areas | 30 | ||
| BUILDING BETTER BORDERS To create public gardens that inspire millions, Lynden Miller learns her design lessons at home | 36 | ||
| HUMMINGBIRD FAVORITES by Sally Roth Find out what all the buzz is about by planting these colorful perennials | 44 | ||
| HOW TO HIDE AN EYESORE by Daryl Beyers These design ideas are useful for concealing what you don't want to see | 49 | ||
| HARVESTING HERBS by Susan Belsinger The right techniques ensure a year-round supply of flavor | 56 | ||
| INVIGORATE A SPACE WITH CONTAINER GROUPINGS by Steve Silk Clusters of one-plant pots offer immediate impact and unrivaled flexibility | 60 | ||
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| Departments | Page | ||
| CONTRIBUTORS | 8 | ||
| OVER THE FENCE | 10 | ||
| TIPS | 14 | ||
| PLANTS TO KNOW AND GROW 'Superba' big betony; ornamental kale; 'Tricolor' St. John's wort | 16 | ||
| Q&A Keep cocoa-bean mulch away from canines; plants for hot pots | 20 | ||
| HEALTHY GARDEN Worms keep composting through the winter | 24 | ||
| REGIONAL SURVEY RESULTS Best flowering perennials for sun | 28 | ||
| REGIONAL REPORTS: HUMMINGBIRD FAVORITES Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Lower Plains, Mountain West, California, Northwest | 68 | ||
| PLANTING PLAN A fantastic fall planting that's drought tolerant, too | 76 | ||
| DESIGN IDEAS Shape your lawn to fit your garden | 78 | ||
| PRONUNCIATION GUIDE and HARDINESS ZONE MAP | 80 | ||
| ADVERTISERS' DIRECTORY | 84 | ||
| LAST WORD In praise of the rootstock rose | 86 | ||
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