March/ April 2006

Feature Articles		Page
FOLDOUT: 15 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN DESIGNING A GARDEN by Andrew Schulman Preview this article		38a
SHRUBS FOR SHADE by Erica Glasener Forgo the usual suspects -- these less-common woodies thrive in low-light areas Preview this article		40
PRUNING CRAPE MYRTLES by Janet Carson Make the right cuts to improve the tree's looks and health Preview this article		45
INSPIRED GARDENS by Julie Moir Messervy The winners of our design challenge made the best use of curves, garden journeys, and vertical elements Preview this article		48
10 PLANTS FOR YEAR-ROUND CONTAINERS by Muffin Evander These survivors can stay in pots for years, lending consistency to your designs Preview this article		52
FG INTERVIEW: FOCUS ON FORM Marco Polo Stufano, former director of horticulture at Wave Hill, explains why plant shape is the starting point for successful designs Preview this article		57
HOW TO BUY THE BEST PLANTS by Jason and Shelley Powell The pick of the litter has full, healthy growth above and below the soil Preview this article		62
BIG-LEAVED PERENNIALS by Valerie Easton Make a bold statement in the sun or shade Preview this article		66
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
OVER THE FENCE		8
TIPS		12
PLANTS TO KNOW AND GROW Rosa 'Basye's Purple', Verbascum 'Sugar Plum', Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'		16
Q&A		20
GARDEN VARIETY		26
PRODUCT REVIEWS		28
HEALTHY GARDEN Attacking fungal diseases in the garden		30
SIMPLY SOIL Soil testing is worth the effort		36
REGIONAL REPORTS: BIG-LEAVED PERENNIALS Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest, Upper Plains, Mountain West, West		72
TOOL HOUND Beware the pitchfork		84
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE and HARDINESS ZONE MAP		86
ADVERTISERS' DIRECTORY		96
LAST WORD		98

15 Things to Think About When Designing a Garden, Shrubs for Shade, Pruning Crape Myrtles, Inspired Gardens, 10 Plants for Year-Round containers, FG Interview: Focus on Form, How to Buy the Best Plants, Big-Leaved Perennials