| Feature Articles | Page | ||
| HIGH-IMPACT, LOW CARE PLANTS by Tracy DeSabato-Aust The best showstoppers are the ones that don't need pampering | 34 | ||
| PLANTING UNDER A TREE by Doris Taylor Follow these four steps to conquer this challenging site | 40 | ||
| A BIG GARDEN ON A SMALL LOT by Rosalind Reed Use these six design strategies to make the most of a limited space | 44 | ||
| DESIGNING WITH DWARF CONIFERS by Melinda Myers Enjoy year-round interest without giving up your whole garden | 48 | ||
| CONTAINER GARDENING: ONE POT, ONE PLANT by June Hutson When choosing a solo performer, look for one with star quality | 53 | ||
| THERE'S A YUCCA FOR YOU by Tim Peace These native plants thrive in sun and partial shade -- even in northern climates | 58 | ||
| HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GLOW? by Michelle Gervais Creative use of candles helps you see your plants in a different light | 63 | ||
| A CURE FOR GARDEN CHAOS by Gordon Hayward This designer chose a few unifying themes and varied the elements to bring order to his borders | 66 | ||
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| Departments | Page | ||
| CONTRIBUTORS | 6 | ||
| OVER THE FENCE | 8 | ||
| TIPS | 12 | ||
| PLANTS TO KNOW AND GROW Dianthus 'Neon Star', Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum', Choisya ternata 'Sundance' | 14 | ||
| READERS' GALLERY | 18 | ||
| HEALTHY GARDEN Getting to the coir of the matter | 20 | ||
| REGIONAL REPORTS: HIGH-IMPACT, LOW-CARE PLANTS Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Mountain West, Northwest, California | 22 | ||
| PRONUNCIATION GUIDE and HARDINESS ZONE MAP | 72 | ||
| Q&A | 74 | ||
| PRODUCT REVIEWS | 76 | ||
| TOOL HOUND The lessons of My hammer, Maximus Pax | 78 | ||
| INSPIRED DESIGN Five secrets of stepping-stone placement | 80 | ||
| SIMPLY SOIL The four things you need to know about soil pH | 82 | ||
| ADVERTISER INDEX and WEB DIRECTORY | 88 | ||
| LAST WORD | 90 | ||
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