Articles		Page
OVER THE FENCE		4
TIPS		10
GARDEN ARCHITECTURE Structures Lift Climbing Roses to New Heights		20
BASICS Alpine plants; double digging; seed-dispersing ants		20
THE WORKING GARDEN A Hogan Houses Gardening Essentials in Style		34
PRAISEWORTHY PLANTS Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'; Helleborus odorus; Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet'		36
IT'S PRIMROSE TIME by Sydney Eddison Enjoy the sweet, simple freshness of these harbingers of spring		42
PLANT AN INTRIGUING KNOT GARDEN by Dennis Schrader An interwoven planting can be enjoyed from various vantage points		48
MAKE SOME MAGIC IN THE SHADE by Amy Ziffer Pulmonarias sparkle with silvery leaves and enchanting, two-toned flowers		54
CREATE AN ENABLING GARDEN by Gene Rothert Raised and vertical beds, sturdy paths, and adapted techniques make gardening possible for anyone		58
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: A CONCEPT PLAN PULLS IT ALL TOGETHER by Lee Anne White Once you've assessed your site, it's time to put on your creative hat, blending needs and function with ideas and imagination		62
SPECIAL FOLDOUT: 20 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN DESIGNING YOUR LANDSCAPE by Jeni Webber		66a
HOW'S YOUR SOIL TEXTURE? by Wayne Cahilly Healthy soil starts with the right proportion of sand, silt, and clay		67
DISCOVER THE SUBTLE CHARM OF SMALL-FLOWERED CLEMATIS by Frances Wenner Grow them for their beguiling shapes, fascinating texture, and long season of bloom		70
DIVIDING PERENNIALS by Todd Meier Take your cues from root systems and weather conditions		76
TURN YOUR GARDEN INTO A RESTFUL RETREAT by Barbara Blossom Ashmun Subdued colors, green foliage, and thick canopies combine to create private spaces and a peaceful mood		80
REVIEWS		88
GARDEN GEAR		94
CONTAINER GARDENING Design a Lush Garden with Plenty of Potted Plants		96
Q&A		102
ADVERTISER INDEX AND WEB DIRECTORY		112
LAST WORD		114

It's Primrose Time, Plant an Intriguing Knot Garden, Make Some Magic in the Shade, Create an Enabling Garden, Landscape Design: A Concept Plan Pulls It All Together, 20 Things to Think About When Designing Your Landscape, How's Your Soil Texture?, Discover the Subtle Charm of Small-Flowered Clematis, Dividing Perennials, Turn Your Garden into a Restful Retreat,