January/ February 1995

Articles		Page
A HILLSIDE CLOAKED IN COLOR by Delilah Smittler Terracing turns a steep, barren hill into a showcase for succulents		30
HIGH-CLIMBERS IN A HURRY by Gary Keim Annual vines scale the heights and flower from spring to frost		35
GARDEN DIARIES by JeriAnn Geller A journal is more useful than any tool in the shed		40
A GREENHOUSE WINTER GARDEN by Akab Schulman For an extravagant indoor display, start flowering plants from seed in autumn		44
HARDY NATIVE FERNS by C. Colston Burrell Enjoy a graceful backdrop of fronds in all kinds of light and soils		48
HANG, STACK, TRELLIS by Alice S. Waegel Playing tricks with height adds privacy and dimension		54
EXOTIC CALLA LILIES by Dr. Alice S. Waegel South African natives are easy to grow in American gardens		56
THE REWARDS OF RADICAL PRUNING by Scott L. Fredickson Stooling encourages flower, foliage and fruit production		60
LINES OF SIGHT by Wayne Renaud A strong design unifies house and garden		64
FIRE UP FALL AND WINTER by Timothy Hohn Witch hazels dazzle the dormant season		70
LETTERS Sod busters; dueling bonsai; trillium troubles		4
TIPS Encouraging forced hyacinths; edible tubers; humidity rings		8
BASICS The meaning of plant names		12
Q&A Pruning a black pine; pepper spray for rose chafers?		16
PLANTS A perfect little tree; bamboo with winter appeal		20
REVIEWS Natural Habitat Garden; Field and Forest; Waterscaping		24
GLEANINGS Gardens in strange places; self-pollination; travelers' guides		74
LAST WORD Giving Bugs the Brush		94

A Hillside Cloaked in Color, High-Climbers in a Hurry, Garden Diaries, A Greenhouse Winter Garden, Hardy Native Ferns, Hang/Stack/Trellis, Exotic Calla Lilies, The Rewards of Radical Pruning, Lines of Sight, Fire Up Fall and Winter