September/ October 1998

Articles		Page
OVER THE FENCE		4
TIPS Moss-starting milk shake; twice-blooming perennials		10
Q&A Plants for a steep slope; attracting hummingbirds		14
PRAISEWORTHY PLANTS Geranium ÔAnn Folkard'; Tulipa batalinii; variegated tufted hair grass		20
GARDEN GEAR Self-watering seed starters; cordless hedge trimmers		24
PERFECTLY PERENNIAL CONEFLOWERS by Philip Zoercher Perennial, woodland and rock gardens thrive in a slope reshaped to improve drainage		30
BUGS CAN BE YOUR BUDDIES by Jaret C. Daniels Beneficial insects help control pests naturally		36
A HANDY SET OF TOOLS by Sandy Snyder Whether you're pruning, planting, or weeding, it only takes a few hand tools to get the job done		41
GOLDENRODS SHIMMER IN LATE SUMMER by C. Colston Burrell Add luster to a garden tapestry with these breezy perennials		44
EDGING IS MORE THAN A FINISHING TOUCH by Lee Ann White Good edging keeps grass out of borders and your garden looking neat		48
DESIGN FOR DRAMA WITH COLORFUL FOLIAGE by Marietta O'Byrne In the right place, plants with leaves in hues of purple and gold add splendor all season long		54
SEEDING A LAWN FOR KEEPS by Victoria Wallace A good seed mixture and proper soil preparation make for a healthy lawn		60
QUICK, COLORFUL ANNUAL VINES by Pam Baggett These spunky climbers add vertical accent anywhere in the garden		65
CONTAINER GARDENING Tending Tender Plants in Winter		70
REVIEWS		74
BASICS Colorful Latin roots; the vagaries of variegation		76
READERS' EXCHANGE		80
LAST WORD Sitting in the Garden		86

Perfectly Perennial Coneflowers, Bugs Can Be Your Buddies, A Handy Set of Tools, Goldenrods Shimmer in Late Summer, Edging is More Than a Finishing Touch, Design for Drama with Colorful Foliage, Seeding a Lawn for Keeps, Quick Colorful Annual Vines