May/ June 2004

Feature Articles		Page
COMBINING ANNUALS WITH PERENNIALS by Bonnie Blanchette Emphasize the winning traits of both to create long-lasting interest		34
TEN DIVIDING TIPS by Janet Macunovich Mastering these techniques is the best way to get more plants for free		39
CONTAINER GARDENING: THRILLERS, FILLERS & SPILLERS by Steve Silk Here's a simple recipe for eye-catching containers		44
SPIDER FLOWERS by Allan M. Armitage New and old members of the genus Cleome add flair to summer plantings		48
PERFECT EDGES by Ray Baker Follow these four steps to keep lawns and beds looking neat		52
A LUSH GARDEN ON THE ROCKS by Steve Biskey and Mark Watters Create planting pockets between crevices that work in tandem		54
MAGNOLIAS FOR EVERY GARDEN by Todd Lasseigne These spring charmers come in a surprising range of sizes and colors		58
THE BEST PLANTS FOR SUNNY BORDERS by Sydney Eddison These workhorse perennials are beautiful and reliable		63
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
OVER THE FENCE		8
GARDEN VARIETY		12
TIPS		14
PLANTS TO KNOW AND GROW Geum triflorum, Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Aurora', Phlox paniculata 'Robert Poore'		16
REGIONAL REPORTS Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Lower Plains, West, Northwest		22
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE and HARDINESS ZONE MAP		68
INSPIRED DESIGN Elements of a garden journey		74
VEGETABLE GARDEN Mesclun mixes		76
SIMPLY SOIL What is so important about well-drained soil?		78
HEALTHY GARDEN Hostas with odd-looking leaves may have a new virus		80
TOOL HOUND Of muscles and motors		82
LAWN TALK Controlling broadleaf weeds		84
Q&A		86
ADVERTISER INDEX AND WEB DIRECTORY		96
LAST WORD		98

Combining Annuals with Perennials; Ten Dividing Tips; Container Gardening: Thrillers, Fillers, and Spillers; Spider Flowers; Perfect Edges; A Lush Garden on the Rocks; Magnolias for Every Garden; The Best Plants for Sunny Borders