July/ August 2004

Feature Articles		Page
A BORDER THAT PLEASES ALL SUMMER LONG by Suzanne Knutson Rely on a mix of colorful perennials and shrubs that can practically take care of themselves		36
COREOPSIS by Stephanie Cohen Give these cheery long bloomers a place in the sun		41
CONTAINER GARDENING: USING PERENNIALS IN POTS by Christine Froelich Save money by choosing plants that you can transfer to the garden at the end of the season		46
TEN GROUND COVERS FOR SHADE by W. George Schmid These plants quickly fill in where others fear to tread		50
PRUNING WISTERIA by Meghan Ray Well-placed summer and winter cuts will keep this vigorous vine manageable		55
DESIGNING FOR VISUAL TEXTURE by Tracy DiSabato-Aust Contrasting the patterns, shapes, and sizes of leaves is a key to making successful combinations		59
MAKE YOUR OWN CONTAINER by Michelle Gervais Hypertufa looks like stone but weight less and takes whatever shape you want		64
BUTTERFLY BUSHES by Jason and Shelley Powell These showy shrubs flaunt fragrant flowers in many colors		66
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
OVER THE FENCE		8
TIPS		12
PLANTS TO KNOW AND GROW Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo', Hibiscus 'Kopper King', Phacelia campanularia		16
READERS' GALLERY		20
Q&A		22
REGIONAL REPORTS Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Upper Plains, Southwest, Northwest		24
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE and HARDINESS ZONE MAP		70
TOOL HOUND The trowel and the gopher		74
INSPIRED DESIGN A diagonal line implies movement		76
HEALTHY GARDEN Sludge may appear to be organic, but is it healthy?		78
VEGETABLE GARDEN Tasty tomatoes		80
ADVERTISER INDEX AND WEB DIRECTORY		88
LAST WORD		98

A Border that Pleases All Summer Long, Coreopsis, Using Perennials in Pots, Ten Ground Covers for Shade, Pruning Wisterias, Designing for Visual Texture, Make Your Own Container, Butterfly Bushes