September/ October 1999

Articles		Page
OVER THE FENCE		4
TIPS		8
GARDEN ARCHITECTURE A garden bench is more than just a place to rest		12
BASICS The universal language of gardening; there's lots to like about lichens		16
PRAISEWORTHY PLANTS Eastern redbud 'Forest Pansy'; three new pitcher plant hybrids, Amsonia hubrichtii		18
CREATING GARDEN PASSAGEWAYS by Keith Geller Thoughtfully designed transitional spaces help set the tone of a garden		24
CLEAN, SHARP TOOLS WORK BETTER by Ken Textor Followoing a regular maintenance routine also means fewer blisters and backachester		30
PERENNIALS COLOR A FALL WOODLAND GARDEN by C. Colston Burrell Choose from plants with vibrant late-season fruits, flowers, and foliage		34
MULCH FOR A HEALTHY GARDEN by Patrick Kelsey Top-dress your beds to protect plants, conserve water, suppress weeds, and nourish soil		40
A MOVABLE GARDEN by Sydney Eddison Experiment with garden design by planting in pots and moving them around		44
GRASSES THAT GLOW by Steve R. Schmidt Golden grasses illuminate dark, shady corners of the garden		50
BUILD A RUSTIC GARDEN ARBOR by Frances Wenner A simple wooden structure inspired this author to construct her own and dress it in vines		54
CASUALLY CHARMING COLUMBINES by Sally Roth These perennials win hearts with interesting flower shapes and diverse colors		58
SANCTUARY ON A STREET CORNER by Marcella Garcia Moore A corner lot on a busy intersectioin is no obstacle to creating a private paradise		63
REVIEWS		68
GARDEN GEAR		70
CONTAINER GARDENING Growing succulents successfully in pots		72
Q&A Rembrandt-type tulips; Japanese knotweed		74
GARDENERS' MART		77
CLASSIFIED		80
LAST WORD		82

Creating Garden Passageways, Clean Sharp Tools Work Better, Perennials Color a Fall Woodland Garden, Mulch for a Healthy Garden, A Movable Garden, Grasses that Glow, Build a Rustic Garden Arbor, Casually Charming Columbines, Sanctuary on a Street Corner