November/ December 2001

Feature Articles		Page
WATERWORKS by Lee Anne White Whether your garden space is large or small, a water feature can make it more inviting		30
SUCCESS WITH ORCHIDS INDOORS by Alex Vasiljev These prized plants prefer filtered light, fluctuating temperatures, and not too much water		36
CHOOSING AND USING THE RIGHT TOOLS by Bob Denman Proper selection and a straight stance make gardening chores easier		41
SCENTED PELARGONIUMS CHARM THE SENSES by Jim and Dotti Becker These coveted collectors' plants have pleasing fragrances, unusual leaves, and delicate flowers		47
PLANTS ENCLOSE AN IN-TOWN LOT by David Ellis Green screens create a private yet welcoming oasis		52
TRAIN ROSES TO PRODUCE MORE FLOWERS by Clair Martin Bending long canes and securing them at the base of the plant also conserves garden space		57
CREATE A PEBBLE MOSAIC by Jeffrey Bale Make edging, stepping stones, or even a small patio with river rocks and mortar		60
SEVEN TREES FOR SPECTACULAR FALL COLOR by Erica Glasener Choose one of these natives for a striking multicolored display		66
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		4
OVER THE FENCE		8
GARDEN VARIETY A nursery goes organic; Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center		12
TIPS		14
GARDEN ARCHITECTURE Gateways		18
HEALTHY GARDEN Diazinon ban; Grasshoppers		22
PRAISEWORTHY PLANTS Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea 'Royal Cloak'; Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'; Strobilanthes dyerianus		26
INDEX TO ISSUES 76 - 81		72
CONTAINER GARDENING Spring bulbs		76
Q&A		80
HANDS ON Winterizing a lawn mower		84
REVIEWS Trees in pots		86
ADVERTISER INDEX AND WEB DIRECTORY		92
LAST WORD Shaking Down the Enemy		94

Waterworks, Success with Orchids Indoors, Choosing and Using the Right Tools, Scented Pelargoniums Charm the Senses, Plants Enclose an In-Town Lot, Train Roses to Produce More Flowers, Create a Pebble Mosaic, Seven Trees for Spectacular Fall Color