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.
Transplanting: An alternative method
Fine Gardening Magazine
ALL-ACCESS members get it all! • More than 30 years of articles, how-to videos, and region-specific gardening advice to take your garden to the next level
The right plant keeps the family line alive
SUPER COOL PLANTS • Find out what the experts are growing
UP & COMERS • Longer lasting, prettier, and seed free
READERS’ TIPS • FROM ONE GARDENER TO ANOTHER
Why do trees weep?
BETTER TOMATOES: Can these products help?
The best NEW PLANTS for 2019
The hunt for new plants is part of the fun
AN OPEN INVITATION • Well-planned sightlines, harmonious colors, and attention-getting plants make any garden more engaging
Leave room for the view
Conversation starters
BLUESTAR A native plant for the masses • There’s plenty to love with this easy-to-grow, drought-resistant beauty
NEW SELECTIONS TO KEEP ON THE RADAR
The ins and outs of bluestars
Master the art of TRANSPLANTING • Understanding the science will help you move plants with less stress
Timing and weather make a big difference
Make your move • When it’s time to dig, follow these basic steps. The goal is to minimize root loss and provide optimal conditions for regrowth.
Transplanting the special cases
Start with a STAR • Design an unforgettable display around one of these impressive performers
Give your container stars a chance to shine
Two takes on A COURTYARD GARDEN • Whether you like your space simple and clean or filled to the brim, there’s a design option for you
There’s always ROOM FOR MORES
Less is more with a DELIBER ATE DESIGN
northwest
southern california
southern plains
southeast
northern plains
midwest
northeast
How do you say it? • Here is a handy guide to help you pronounce the botanical names in this issue.
The USDA plant hardiness zone map
BEING A GARDENER: In Living Color
CAPTIVATING COMBINATION