DOUBLY DELICIOUS Be sure to plant two different varieties of apples that bloom at the same time within 50 feet of each other so you can boost apple production. One pollinates the other.
SEEING DIAMONDS Purchase a customizable kit to make this diamond-patterned trellis of nylon line (find sources at ggmagextra.com/essentials). Plant the clematis deeply, burying two sets of leaf nodes, so that it produces more stems. Use plant ties to train the many stems onto the wires of the trellis as new growth emerges in spring. Add more plant ties as the clematis grows and prune any wayward vines that obscure the diamond pattern.
DOUBLE DUTY FIG TREE This small patio is a place to naturally stop and observe the garden more closely while you’re on your way to the backyard. Large, soft-lobed leaves and deep purple fruit of ‘Fignominal’ f ig make an interesting focal point. Not only does it produce delicious fruit, but it also keeps its leaves through winter, which makes it a great indoor houseplant for those who garden in zones colder than zone 7!
With careful planning, this area can become its own secret garden: an intimate spot that delights all the senses with lovely sights, smells and even tastes. Take advantage of this full-sun situation and grow stunning blooms as well as flavorful edible plants. You just need to employ some tried-and-true small space design hacks to make it happen.
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Backyard Tornado
\"HE WHO SEARCHES FOR SPRING WITH HIS KNEES IN THE MUD FINDS IT, IN ABUNDANCE.\" - ALDO LEOPOLD
Front-of-the-Border "Wow!" Power
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MAKE GARDENING EASIER THIS YEAR
Elevate an Evergreen Hedge
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One Garden, Two Worlds
In this colorful and welcoming garden, sunny, flower-filled front borders transition to a shady backyard hideaway.
on edge
Four garden pros share their go-to edging techniques.
DIANTHUS
Add fragrance, vivid color and timeless charm with this reliable, cold-hardy perennial.
2025's Best New Plants!
Are you ready to start planning for next year's garden? A few new plants might be just what you need to bring those dreams to reality.
Solve Garden Problems With Ground Covers
Are you tired of coaxing turfgrass to grow in difficult spots? In her book Groundcover Revolution, Kathy Jentz says that ground covers can be the solution to these struggles.
The Romance of Spring
With the arrival of spring, emerging perennials fill the garden with soft texture, restoring life to the harsh, often barren landscape of winter.
