Fine Gardening Magazine

Written for passionate gardeners, Fine Gardening provides inspired ideas backed by detailed instructions for creating healthy gardens, outdoor rooms, and beautiful landscapes suited to the region. Horticulturists, nurserymen, and designers share their expertise on plants, care, soil, eco-friendly pest control, propagation, design, and landscaping.

Weighty (design) mistakes

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Fine Gardening Magazine

OVER THE FENCE

READERS’ TIPS • From one gardener to another

SUPER COOL PLANTS • Find out what the experts are growing

GOTTA HAVE IT!

PLANT MD • Science-based information for a healthier garden

INDOOR GARDENING • Prep your indoor plants for summer

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GARDEN SHED • Tools you can depend on, tested by experts you can trust

PRUNE LIKE A PRO • Establishing a good structure for your young tree helps head off long-term issues

NEW PLANTS FOR 2021 • Get ready to fill your shopping cart and find more space in your garden

Embrace the chase

A DEER-PROOF DESIGN FOR DRY SHADE • Thoughtful plant partnerships and hardscaping make the most of tricky conditions

A map for proper placement

Breaking down the planting plan

How to condition dry, compacted soil • In extreme conditions such as these, it’s important to improve the soil as best you can. Here’s what I did in this particular garden to enhance the environment where the plants eventually were located.

Spice up your containers with Herbs • TUCKING IN TASTEFUL ADDITIONS CAN MAKE YOUR DESIGNS MORE ATTRACTIVE

WHAT A GOOD Dogwood • The experts weigh in on which varieties of this large genus are sure to be a gardener’s best friend

Dealing with common dogwood diseases

DE SIGN RULES OF THUMB • THESE 10 PROFESSIONAL TIPS WILL HELP IMPROVE YOUR GARDEN-PLANNING GAME

Use color as the peacemaker

Safe outdoor steps follow a formula

Evergreens that add interest or some serious drama

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE • Here is a handy guide to help you pronounce the botanical names in this issue.

Approach introverts and front gardens with caution

CAPTIVATING COMBINATION