March/ April 1997

Articles		Page
PLANTS
LACING THE BORDER WITH BEAUTY by Frances Wenner Delicate flowers and frilly foliage add an elegant finishing touch to the garden		30
A ROMANTIC COMBINATION by S. Andrew Schulman Discover romance, charm, and fragrance when you combine herbs and old garden roses		40
BOLD BECKONING BERRIES by Richard Devine Shrubs with ornamental fruits enliven a winter garden		60
DESIGN
CREATING AN ALLEE by Judith R. Gries Plan and plant a tree-lined avenue in a small garden		50
A SANCTUARY IN EVERY SEASON by Pat Bullard Foliage with rich texture and subtle color creates a soothing setting		68
TECHNIQUES
PLANT TREES FOR KEEPS by Ken Twombly An arborist shares his secrets for getting balled-and-burlapped trees off to a good start		46
WAKE UP YOUR WATER GARDEN by Anthony J. Provenzano, Jr. A little spring maintenance revitalizes pond life		65
STRUCTURES
STACKING A DRY STONE WALL by Andy Beasley Plenty of stones and a plan are all it takes to build a freestanding wall		35
BIN THERE, DONE THAT by Larry Barkley Looking for a compost bin? This veteran composter has tried them all		56
DEPARTMENTS
LETTERS Geographically diverse coverage; Exotics vs. natives		4
TIPS		10
BASICS Fertilizing		12
Q&A Buying baptisia; Raised beds in thin soil; forced tulip bulbs		24
BASICS Dividing and multiplying your favorite garden plants		84
PLANTS Lenten rose; wintergreen; fringe tree		18
REVIEWS Plants that merit attention, Vol. II: Shrubs; The Old Farmer's Almanac Book of Garden Wisdom; Flowering, Fruiting & Foliage Vines: A Gardener's Guide; Sunset Garden Problem Solver; Water Gardening: Water Lilies and Lotuses		76
READERS' EXCHANGE		90
LAST WORD A Hot Confession		106

Lacing the Border with Beauty, A Romantic Combination, Bold Beckoning Berries, Creating an Alle, A Sanctuary in Every Season, Plant Trees for Keeps, Wake Up Your Water Garden, Stacking a Dry Stone Wall, Bin There -- Done That