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home SHADES OF ROMANCEAs a backdrop or an accent,were in love with lavender.

ROOM TO GROWA tidy, tricked-out potting benchtucks into any outdoor corner.

ITS NATURALLiving and work spaces sharean inspirationthe garden.

SPRING CLEANINGTIPS & TRICKSGet it done easily with time-and effort-saving strategies.

A BETTER VIEWA beautiful view was a majorbenefit of this kitchen remodel.

PERFECT PLANTERSExpert advice to get containergardens growing.

SMALL WONDEREven a tiny garden can yieldan abundance of produce.

GARDEN KNOWHOWTwo-tone petunias, ergonomictools, and more.

style PRINTS CHARMINGStride into spring with a freshpair of patterned pants.

FACE VALUEProducts and practices thatwill keep you looking young.

food POT ROASTHow to get this succulent, savory

favorite just right. DELICIOUS EVERY DAYThree great recipes that usewhat you already have.

better LIVE WELLBe smarter about marriagedisputes, credit cards, and more.

ARRANGE FLOWERSEven a grocery store bouquetcan become a gorgeous display.

family INTEGRITYThis month in The Good KidProject: doing the right thing.

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100features outside, come on in!Botanical patterns and every possible shade of green turna suburban D.C. home into a lush oasis.

easy-growing perennialsLongtime gardeners have learned to rely on low-maintenanceborders to beautify their Michigan landscape.

eat your veggiesWith these 11 recipes that showcase fresh spring produce,

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Gayle Goodson Butler,

Editor in Chief

Gardens ofEvery Variety

Long before the calendar turns to March,

passionate gardeners are planning. They

pore over catalogs, review journals, and

compile to-do lists in anticipation of

the first warm days. Others of us wait

for spring to give us a nudge. And why

not? Garden love isnt confined to those

with oodles of time and horticulturalknowledge. There are as many shades

of gardeningand gardensas there

are greens in spring foliage. Container

gardens deliver high impact from a manageable commitment. Big and small

edible gardens bring healthy homegrown produce to our tables. And cutting

gardens fill our vases for parties or for everyday pleasure.

Even at the beginner level, gardening gives us the opportunity to grow

beauty around us (and to have fun getting our fingers dirty). No matter where

you fall on the green-thumb spectrum, our annual Garden Issue will get you

off to a great start. Youll find inspiration and specifics for a lush perennial

border,page 58. We have a primer on small-plot vegetable gardening,page 78.

Having upgraded my own deck last fall, Im particularly motivated by thePerfect Planters guide,page 66, with design tips and growing advice for patio

containersthe easiest form of outdoor decorating. Our digital edition takes

planning one step further by providing an interactive tool that lets you mix and

match more than 80 combinations to visualize your next container design.

Beyond the garden, this months home section helps you bring natural elements

inside and connect indoor rooms to out. Our food section brings you new ways

to prepare tender spring vegetables in ways your family will love. (Executive

editor Oma Blaise Ford prepared Pasta and Peas,page 103, for her elementary-age

youngsters, who typically wont touch a pea. They begged for more.)

Whatever your garden plans this spring, our website, BHG.com, is ready to help.

We offer nearly 200 free plans and an extensive video library. Coming this spring,

our Plant Encyclopedia will work seamlessly across your desktop, smartphone,and tablet devices with an improved search, making it even easier to find the

perfect plant. Wed love to help you green up your thumb and your garden.

Follow us onInstagramGet inside peeks atthe Better Homes andGardens Test Garden.@betterhomesandgardens

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FLOWERING

FAVORHyacinths insmall rusticpots makefragrant takehome gifts.

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Spread sphagnummoss down thetable to create aliving runner.Use edible flowers

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WHAT IT ISSpring gardenparty with Melissa and AddisonSearles, owners of TwigssFloral Studio in Danville,California (twigss.com).

THE BASICSBring the partyto life with lush spring blooms

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The sipping gardenAmy Stewart, drinkspert and author of The

Drunken Botanist, is on a mission to bring a tipsy

twist to garden beds. And shes not just pluggingthe essentials like easy-to-grow mint (mojito,

anyone?) or basil for cocktail gardens. Stewart

swears by crunchy celery: I like Red Venture,

which has beautiful red stalks about the diameter

of a pencil that make the best swizzle sticks,

she says. Just one, muddled into gin and vodka

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About timeDaylight saving time returns this month, so we

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From the front door to the back screen porch,this home puts out the welcome mat for theglorious greens of nature.

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A chartreuse door,opposite, sets the tonefor this homes nature-inspired style. Everygreen imaginable is inthis house, designerLauren Liess says. In theliving room, this photo,an olive green leathersofa is a fresh departure

from the usual brown.

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TRY THISA desk stands infor a sofa table

function galore!

trolling through house after house in search

of the perfect family home, Katy Hollis kept replaying

in her mind a question from her then-4-year-old son.

Whats that green thing people have at their houses?

Alex had asked as they headed to a park near their

condo, not quite remembering the word. You mean a

yard? Katy responded with a quizzical look.

So its not surprising that a big yard where their twoboys could go crazy sold Katy and her husband on their

1970s split-level home in a Washington, D.C., suburb.

When I walked in the front door, I could see straight

out to the back and a canopy of trees, Katy says.

Today, the home has that green thing going

inside, too. Katys favorite color threads through

itsometimes in lively chartreuse and sometimes

mellowing to olive. Botanicals that designer Lauren

Liess brought in via fabrics and art bring rooms to life.

The living room is asnapshot of the homestraditional/modernblend. Large-scalepatterns in bold colorsbring modern vervehomeowner Katy Hollisstyleto classic piecesthat suit her husbandstraditional tastes.


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SURPRISE!Chalkboardpaint overfiberboardgives the lookof honedgranite.

Theres also a do-what-comes-naturally vibe to the

home. I wanted a house where you can put your feet

up on the furniture and relax, Katy says.

Katy got her wish. Alex, now 13, and Max, 10, toss

their drum practice pads on the kitchen island and

start jamming. Guests jot notes on the dining rooms

chalkboard-topped sideboard, which also becomes a

calendar counting down to summer. And Katy made apoint to take bookworm Max shopping to ensure that

chairs would be comfy for him to curl up and read.

Starting at 5:30 a.m. when Katy rouses Alex for

breakfast, the home is as full of life as the trees

flourishing outside the windows and doors. This house

gave us a great yard, Katy says, but it also gave us a

place where we can really connect as a family. Q

The dining room handles Saturday night board games

as easily as it does formal dinners for the Hollis family,

including Katy and sons Alex and Max, above left. Botanical

prints, above, and cuttings from the garden, left, are a

super easy way to bring the outdoors in.

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DAY JOBA Chicago interiordesigner known for hercolor sense, Anne considerspale purple a necessity ina home.

WHY THE LOYALTY?Ithink its a neutral, shesays. Its close enough togray that it works in any sort

of interior.THE RIGHT SHADEBanishvisions of Barney thedinosaur. People thinkthe color is childish oroverbearing, but if you stayin the whispery purples,theres a sense of restraintabout the color thats reallyappealing, Anne says.

TEAM PLAYERLavenderis not a soloist; it needsharmony. Avoid using itin a kitchen or bathroom,she says. With limitedcomplements of pattern,texture, and color, It getsold really quick.

SHINE ONGenerally,choose flat-finish paint forwalls. Glossy lavenderworks in an entryway whereyou want to have a wowmoment, she says.

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Room to GrowEven the smallest space can be

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SEED PLANNER Keep track of what you plant and whenby attaching seed packets to burlap strips, left. Use amagnetic strip ($14.99; containerstore.com) and copperplant tags ($10.95 for 20; territorialseed.com) to labelthe strips by season.

CONTAIN IT Give your potting bench a clean look byusing containers in one or two materials. Galvanizedbins and woven baskets have a natural look, Janna says,and their neutral hues work with bright colors.

GO VERTICAL Look to walls for additional storage space.Add a shelf for bins and baskets. Hooks are great forhand tools, watering cans, even pots, Janna says.

FRESH STARTFor long-lasting coloron a painted woodenbench, use a primerand exterior paint.

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AT HOME WITH ChristinaWeber (far left), creative forcebehind Studiopatrs hand-

printed tea towels and aprons.OBSESSIONIm obsessedwith leaves. Im alwayspicking them up, even whenI travel. Each one is a thingof beauty.

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Whether pulling together rooms in her home or designs in hertextile studio just down the stairs, Christina Weber finds inspiration

right outside the door. | |

Home. Business. Garden. Life.For Christina Weber, its all hereat one address. Four years

ago, this graphic designer, who has been producing catalogs

for kitchenware giant Williams-Sonoma since 1995, drew on

that experience to start her own little textile design company,

Studiopatr. Heres how she turned adjoining spaces at her San

Francisco apartment into a singular live-work-inspire home.

Start simply. Christina uses plain linen as a canvas for

the bold, colorful prints on her tea towels, and her interiors

share a similar starting point. I like neutral backgrounds,

she says. Its like a white sheet of paper. Its whats there

before you create something wonderful.


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Connect with nature.Her best design decision, Christina

says, was opting for French doors in her living room and studio

to welcome leafy views and sunlight. It creates such a great

flow, Christina says. And the light washing in brings the

different neutral colors on my walls and furnishings to life.

Layer in personality. With a neutral backdrop, the colors

and patterns I do put in get noticed, Christina says, whether

she uses a subtle stripe on the sofa, cheery aqua solids on

cushions, or playful patterns on pillows and tea towels. Some

speak to Christinas love of bold, modern graphics. Others have

a more direct message, like a pair of pillows in the living room.

They remind Christina that life is best lived in slow motion.

Plant something. For Christina, that means a garden

getaway in her small backyard, but it can be as simple as pots

on the patioanything to keep the magic of nature near. Just

taking five minutes away from the computer screen to go out

and water the hydrangeas is so therapeutic, she says.

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Sprinkling in wood furnishings adds warmth to

Christinas neutral-based living room, opposite

top, and eating nook, this photo. Aqua accents

were inspired by artwork. Just downstairs is the

garden, opposite bottom,where Christina

planted vines to cover a chain-link fence. The

bench is her favorite spot to grab lunchand a

bit of fresh air.

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Take inspiration from what you love. For Christina,

thats nature, of course, but also cooking and eating well. Inthe morning, she might stroll out with a cup of coffee to watch

hummingbirds flit about what she calls her wabi-sabi garden.

Its modeled on a Japanese aesthetic that embraces imperfect,

impermanent beauty. Im not a garden designer, Christina

says. All I did was put in a lot of my favorite thingslike

Meyer lemon trees and hydrangeas. I just wanted to be able

to go pick something. Throughout the day, she calls on those

snippings to shape patterns as she works in her studio. In the

evening, living creatively means trying out a new recipe. It

seems natural that my love of cooking, my love of design, and

my love of nature all came together in my work, Christina

says. And its fitting that the simple linen tea towel, which youcan find in any kitchen, became the canvas for my work.

Leaves, branches,snippings fromthe gardentheyjust seemto find their

way into mydesigns.

Christina Weber

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Studiopatr is Christinas shorthand for pattern

studio, and in her work space,this photo,

pattern is everywhere. Christina and a small

staff collaborate with local screeners and sewing

companies to produce hand-printed textiles,

opposite bottom. The tea towels work hard in her

own kitchen, opposite left,a 1920s space

remodeled for modern function. Q

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WOODWORKTo remove dust anddirt buildup fromwoodwork and leaveit looking shiny, wipedown using a mixof 1 part lemon oil to1 part white vinegar.

LIGHT FIXTURESRun removable glasspieces, such as domes,through the dishwasher.Run a drying cycle, too,to reduce spotting.Amanda Thomas,moxie-girl.com

MATTRESSESHave your kids jump onthe bed to bring up dustfrom inside. Thenvacuum the mattresstop. (If your vacuum hasa beater bar, turn thebar off first.) MaryFindley, goclean.com

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Smart basicsHeres how to approach just about anycleaning job for maximum results in

minimum time:

NEVER USE A DIRTY CLOTH.Keep a backupclean cloth ready in soapy water, and abucket of plain water for rinsing the cloth.

START AT THE TOP.Clean a room from topto bottom, left to right. That way you wontmiss often-forgotten spots like door frames,windowsills, and crown molding.

USE TWO HANDS.When dusting or cleaningany flat surface, put cloths in both hands.The right hand circles in one direction andthe left in the other.

MICROWAVEMix 1 Tbsp. distilledwhite vinegar and cup water in a bowl.

Bring it to a boil in themicrowave and let it sitfor 5 minutes. The steamwill loosen dried-on foodso you can easily wipe itaway. Mary Findley,goclean.com

SHOWERCURTAINLet the curtain soak for30 minutes in water anddetergent, machine-wash it on the regularcycle, then throw it in

the dryer for 10 minutesto remove dampness,and hang. Meg Roberts,mollymaid.com

GLASS SHOWERDOORSClean themthoroughly, then polishwith lemon oil to helprepel future soap build-up. Station a squeegeein each stall for quickpost-shower wipe downs.Learn to clean yourtoilet in 5 seconds flat.BHG.com/Toilet

OVEN RACKSAND DRIP PANSPlace them in a plasticbag and spray with

degreaser. Close thebag tightly and let it sitfor 30 minutes. Thenrinse the racks andpans in the sink and dry.Debra Johnson,merrymaids.com

RUGSTurn the rug over anduse a vacuum with abeater bar to loosendeep dust, allergens,and spores. Thenvacuum the top.

Derek Christian,cleaningbusinesstoday.com

CLOSET FLOORSClear them off! Clothingsheds dust particlesconstantly. If the floorsare cluttered, it wont beeasy to remove thatdustand every timeyou open the closet, youwill bring all that dustinto the air.Matt Ricketts,betterlifemaids.com

VENTSUse a hose attachmentwith a brush to vacuumthe outside of a vent,then scrub it with warm,soapy water and a softbrush. Derek Christian,cleaningbusinesstoday.com

DISHWASHERAdd 1 cup baking sodato the bottom of yourempty dishwasher and

let it sit overnight. Runthe hottest possiblecycle using vinegarinstead of detergentto clean and deodorizeyour dishwasher.Remember to removedebris from the filter.Bye-bye, dirt and odors.Melissa Maker,cleanmyspace.com

GARBAGEDISPOSALDebris getscaught on the undersideof the disposals splash

guard, so put on a gloveand use a cloth soakedin disinfectant to wipethe underside of theblack rubber ring.Meg Roberts,mollymaid.com

NONSELFCLEANING OVENFor burnt-on food atthe base of the oven,sprinkle baking sodaand spray with distilledwhite vinegar. The

mixture will foam. Letit sit overnight, thenremove it using a damprag. Leslie Reichert,greencleaningcoach.com

BLINDSPut an old sock on onehand and spritz it withwater. Grip each panelof the blind and pullfrom one end to theother, removing dustfrom both sides of theslat at once.Melissa Maker,cleanmyspace.com CABINETSUse your vacuums

brush attachmentto pick up dustand crumbs inside.Outside, concentrateon the area around thehardware, using a clothdampened with warmwater and Murphy OilSoap. Debra Johnson,merrymaids.com

DOORSThe front and interiorgarage doors areusually the worst.Scrub a painted doorwith a mixture of gentledish soap and warmwater. Clean scuffmarks with a Mr. CleanMagic Eraser. To cleana wood door, usefurniture polish or an oilsoap. Derek Christian,cleaningbusinesstoday.com

SecretweaponsOur experts swear bythese cleaning products,which you may not haveheard of:

ZEP HEAVYDUTY CITRUSDEGREASERcleans cookingoil from cabinets near thestove. Look for it in the paintsection at your home center.

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FLAT CEILINGSSweep the ceilingwith a broom, keepingit at an angle so mostof the dust particlesfall ahead, not on top,of you. Debra Johnson,merrymaids.com

POPCORN

CEILINGS Roll a damphigh-nap paint rollerover the ceiling to pickup dust and cobwebswithout knocking downpieces of the ceiling theway sweeping would.

APPLIANCESCotton swabs do a greatjob of cleaning aroundstove knobs andcrevices on the front ofthe dishwasher. Mary

Findley, goclean.com

STAINLESS STEELUse a very soft clothand a cleaner meantfor stainless steel. And

always wipe with thegrain. Mary Findley,goclean.comCheck outBHG.com/Stainlessfor morecleaning tips.

BEDDING Youcan machine-wash mostcomforters in front-loaders as long as thecomforter fills only halfthe washer. Dry withtennis balls to keep thestuffi ng from collecting

in one corner. AmandaThomas, moxie-girl.com

WOOD FLOORSSweep with a rubber-bristle broom, thenvacuum using the hard-floor setting. Wipe withhardwood cleaner. Adda fresh doormat in frontof every entrance andenforce a no-shoes-inside policy.Meg Roberts,mollymaid.com

WINDOWSSet aside 10 minutesper window, and breakup the job so you do no

more than six windowsat a time. That wayit doesnt seem sodaunting.Matt Ricketts,betterlifemaids.com

HOUSE PHONEIt can containthousands of germsper square inch. Usedisinfecting wipes on thekeypad, handset, andmouthpiece regularly.Meg Roberts,

mollymaid.com

HARD WATERSTAINS Soak papertowels in undilutedvinegar and place onthe buildup. Leave themovernight, then scruband rinse.

UPHOLSTERYRemove cushions andvacuum using anupholstery attachment.Scrub stains with atoothbrush dipped indish soap and water,then pat the area witha wet cloth until thestain lifts away.Melissa Maker,cleanmyspace.com

SPOT CLEANINGFABRICS Baby wipesare surprisingly effectivebecause they containvery little moisture, havegentle cleaning agents,and dry quickly. Justdont confuse them with

cleaning wipes, whichmay contain bleach orother harmful chemicals.Derek Christian,cleaningbusinesstoday.com

WINDOWTREATMENTS, PART IIPop curtains in thedryer along with a damprag. It will knock off allthe dust and leave themnice and clean. LeslieReichert,greencleaning

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A Better ViewThis Atlanta artist remodeled

her kitchen for a clearer look at the softcottage blooms that inspire her.

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Views to the garden

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for artist Stephanie Wheeler, finding inspiration

is as simple as a stroll through her Atlanta

garden. There is always something in bloom, but

I couldnt see it from the house, she says. Her

dark galley kitchen looked over the driveway, and it was

bringing her down. I wanted the kitchen to emulate the

light and vaulted ceilings of my studio in the backyard,

she says. Its where this colorist paints landscapes,

florals, and more. After hiring a general contractor, Stephanie gutted

the kitchen and the adjacent offi ce to make a new,

larger kitchen with a view. The banquette bumpout

was designed to look as if it had always been there. I

grew up in an old house, so Im drawn to architecture

from this era, she says. In renovating, I wanted to

maintain the integrity of the house. She chose updated

classic materials: cabinetry painted warm white, Carrara

marble counters, and wood floors. She gave the kitchen

character with a mix of materials like brick and wood

plank that she unified with paint. The textures and

layers make it more interesting, she says.

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Arch detailecho thehomesoriginalarchitectur

Clerestory windows

that follow the vaulted

ceiling, opposite, flood

the remodeled kitchen

with light. Stephanie

walks to work: her

studio in the backyard

left. Twin pantries,

below, flank the

banquette. The one on

the right (not shown)

holds food. The othercontains paper goods,

small appliances, and

dog gear.

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AT HOME WITH StephanieWheeler, painter in Atlanta.

PERSONAL STYLERelaxedtraditional. My fave trendis decorating with graphicpatterns and abstract artfrom the 50s and 60s.

MY FAVORITE SPOTThebreakfast nook. It s a cozyplace to work or drink mycoffee. Bonus: The 10-foot-tall snowball viburnumoutside the window. Theblooms are magnificent!

BEST ADVICEEdit. Lessreally is more.

HIDDEN TALENTArrangingflowers. If I werent an artist,Id own a flower shop.

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home | renovation

For buying inform ation see page 150.

Stephanie Wheeler,

above, bought her

1930s house because

of the cottage in

the backyard, left,

which she turned

into her studio. As a

professional artist,

Stephanie needed a

place to work where

she could spill paint

without regret. The

studio, surrounded

by sweet cottage

plantings such as

hydrangea, ferns, and

boxwood, provides

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Love the look of flower-filled borders?A Michigan couple share their secrets toachieving year-round beauty without bother.

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Tried-and-true

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MAKE YOUROWN!Go toBHG.com/DIYArborfor a free,downloadablearbor plan.

have turned theminto a couple of pros. And theyre happyto share their secrets to success.

Gardening hasnt always beensecond-nature for Peggy and Loren

Krantz. Years of experienceGarden novices when they purchased their home in 1986, the

Krantzes focused first on scattering seeds of annuals in the area once

occupied by a horse barn and corral. Talk about fertile ground! The

flowers flourishedand so did the weeds. The couples strategy for a

more fuss-free garden: Give annuals a supporting role, but focus on

perennials, ornamental grasses, and shrubs that offer beautyeven

without blooms. I have grown to appreciate the shapes, textures, and

colors that foliage offers, Peggy says.

Once established, these permanent plantings require only a spring

shearing (theyre left standing all winter for their architectural beauty)and fresh mulch, the couples secret weapon. Its an annual race to get

bare ground covered before the weeds sprout, she says. Mulch really

keeps the bullies at bay.

The Krantzes keep their gardens fresh and fun each year by

adding or editing a border here and a structure there. Loren takes on

woodworking projects with enthusiasm. I have to refrain from giving

him ideas at night so he doesnt stay awake thinking about it, Peggy

says. Most architectural elements inspire new border designs. Its no

wonder these two anticipate spring so much. Gardening has been the

perfect match for us, she says. We love working side by side.

Clumps ofMiscanthus

flank an A-frame

arbor, above, designed

and built by Loren.

The Krantzes yard in

Stanton, Michigan,

features a tapestry of

borders set off by a

tidy lawn, right. Paths

and structures invite

exploration.

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PLANTPOCKETS

Sedums spillfrom openingsin a 4-foot-tallretaining wallmade of dry-stacked salvagedconcrete.

AT HOME WITH Peggy andLoren Krantz of Michigan.

GARDEN STYLEInformalperennial borders that lookgood year-round.

FAVORITE PLANT COMBO

Its tough to beat ninebark,hardy hibiscus, coneflower,dwarf blue fescue, andsedum, this photo.

BEST LABORSAVERLeafmulchspread it aroundemerging perennials tosmother weed seeds beforethey sprout. And its free!

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Walk this wayThe secret to achieving all-seasoncolor is to select plants that bloom

at successive times. Try this combo.

. RED HEAD FOUNTAINGRASSPennisetum alopecuroidesbears smokey-pink flowers. 2436 inches; Zones 59

. LANCELEAF COREOPSISCoreopsis lanceolatais deer and droughtresistant.1224 inches; Zones 49

. AUTUMN JOY SEDUMGreen, broccoli-like flower heads turnpink in fall. 24 inches; Zones 38

. HARDY HIBISCUSHibiscus moscheutosproducespink, dinner plate-size blooms from

midsummer to fall.4 feet; Zones 510

. CLEOMEThis back-of-the-border drama queenself-seeds readily. 4 feet; annual

. MAESTRO SEDUMDark purple foliage contrasts with pinkblooms. 18 inches; Zones 39

. BLACKEYED SUSANRudbeckia fulgidaGoldsturm blooms fortwo months, beginning in midsummer.2436 inches; Zones 39

. LIMELIGHT HYDRANGEAChartreuse blooms turn pink in fall.

68 feet; Zones 39

. RUSSIAN SAGEPerovskia atriplicifoliaoffers spikey blueblooms.35 feet; Zones 49

. PHLOXNewer varieties are mildewresistant. 34 feet; Zones 48

. FALSE SUNFLOWERHeliopsisbringsin the butterflies. 36 feet; Zones 39

. PURPLE CONEFLOWEREchinacea purpureais a long-lasting cutflower.24 feet; Zones 39

. JAPANESE SILVERGRASSMiscanthus sinensis Variegatussports

white stripes. 6 feet; Zones 59

. NINEBARKPhysocarpusDiabolo has burgundyleaves and white blooms in earlysummer. 810 feet; Zones 37

. PROFUSION ZINNIAAbundance of blooms all season.18 inches; annual

. SWEET ALYSSUMThis great edging plant carpets theground. 8 inches; annual

. UNIQUE HYDRANGEAOne of the most cold-hardy species.

Gorgeous, too. 610 feet; Zones 39

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Border for beginnersJust starting out?Keep it simple! This 206-foot design featureseight easy-care, sun-loving perennials and onenonstop annual bloomer.

MISCANTHUSThe cultivar MorningLight is a graceful grassfor the back of a border.4 feet tall; Zones 59

PHLOXVolcano Purple WhiteEye is a mildew-resistantdwarf hybrid of thisold-fashioned favorite.2 feet tall; Zones 49

BLACKEYED SUSANGoldsturm Rudbeckiais a veritable flowerfactory, blooming frommidsummer to fall. 2 feettall; Zones 3-9

BEGONIA (annual)This reliably drought-tolerant plant addsspring-to-fall flowerpower to the front of aborder. 6 inches

HYDRANGEALimelight is a sun-lovingcultivar with greenish-white flowers from

midsummer to autumn.6 feet tall; Zones 59

PURPLE CONEFLOWERA prairie native,Echinaceais a magnetfor birds and butterflies.Comes in other hues, too.24 feet tall; Zones 39

JOEPYE WEEDChocolate Eupatoriumsports bronze-purplefoliage and late summerblooms. 35 feet tall;Zones 37

RUSSIAN SAGEBlue flower spikes givean airy effect. LittleSpire is a good compactvariety that wont flop.2 feet tall; Zones 49 Q

LANCELEAF COREOPSISSunny yellow flowersbloom all through Mayand June. Drought anddeer resistant. 2 feettall; Zones 38



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Create and care for astunning container garden

with these easy tips.

Deborah SilverDAY JOB Owner, DetroitGarden Works.

BEST USE OF CONTAINERSWhere people congregate,and to frame views of specificlandscape features.

DESIGN ADVICEKnow the mature size ofcontainer plants beforebuying them; some will getmuch larger, others wont.

WHATS TRENDINGTopiary forms for vines,and four-season containers.

ROOKIE MISTAKE TO AVOIDCombining plants with unlikelight and water needs.

IN THIS PLANTERSun Parasol Giant WhiteMandevilla, licorice plant(Helichrysum petiolare),blue and white petunias,blue Scaevola, DiamondFrost Euphorbia.

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Choose a containerthat is a source of

inspiration, not justa vessel. Christina Salwitz, garden designer

Christina SalwitzDAY JOB Garden designer,coauthor of Fine Foliage.

CONTAINER STYLECasual,foliage-based, high-energy.

FAVE CONTAINER PLANTHeuchera. It offers colors forevery design, and for bothsun and shade.

BEST ADVICEDesign rulesare helpful, but feel free to

break them now and then.BEST USE OF CONTAINERSExclamation points in thegarden: Stop! Look here!

WHATS TRENDING Largetroughs planted with edibles,with or without ornamentals.

IN THIS PLANTERWilma Goldcrest cypress,heliotrope, SunsparklerLime Zinger sedum, BigSky Solar Flare coneflower,Viettes Dwarf babys breath,Key Lime Pie Heuchera,Amy hebe, Emily McKenzieCrocosmia.


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Scott SullivanDAY JOB Container designerwith Topiarius in Chicago.

CONTAINER STYLEFull,informal, contemporary.

BEST DESIGN ADVICEAnyplant can go in a containerdont rule anything out.

BEST USE OF A CONTAINERMake it a focal point,

especially in small spaces.WHATS TRENDING Usingtropical plants in containersin more northern climates.

ROOKIE MISTAKEUsing toofew plants to create a fullcontainer design.

IN THIS PLANTERA wireglobe adds an artistic twist tothis container, which includesImperial Red philodendron,Amate scheffl era, CarolynWharton caladium, orangekalanchoe, golden pothos,variegated liriope, black

mondograss, arrowhead(Nephthytis), Blue Star fern.

Flowering plants arentnecessary for a greatcontainer. Combinationsof foliage color and

texture can be magical.Scott Sullivan, container designer


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SPACE HOGPacking Pearls inthe bottom of apot are an easy-to-use filler thatreduces weight.

Start with a quality

pot with a look youreally love, regardlessof whats growing in it.Plant designs change every

year, but well-cared-forpots will be with you forthe long term.

Finishes and materialsThere are many options for container gardening. The look, price,

and function all affect which container will work for you.

WOODPROS:Organic look,relatively lightweight.

CONS:Eventuallymight rot; might needrefinishing.

FIBERGLASSPLASTICPROS:Lightweight,affordable, freeze-resistant.

CONS:More prone totoppling in wind due

to light weight.

GLAZED CLAYPROS:Heavy, wonttopple easily; nomineral stains.

CONS:Heavy to lift;relatively expensive.

CONCRETEPROS:Sturdy, heavy,wont topple.

CONS:Diffi cult tolift; limited colors andfinishes.

TERRACOTTAPROS:Classic look,inexpensive.

CONS:Gets mineraldeposits; inexpensiveterra-cotta usually not

freeze-resistant.

Anatomy of a planterUse these tricks for the perfect planted pot:

USE QUALITY SOIL Loose, peat-based potting soilis the standard for containersits light and well-aerated, and it drains perfectly. Never use gardensoil or old potting soil. (Amending garden bedswith used potting soil is a great way to get rid of it.)

REDUCE WEIGHTUse a lightweight filler in thebottoms of large pots to reduce the amount ofpotting soil you need to buy, and to lower theweight of planted containers. A layer of landscapefabric keeps soil separate from the filler below.

ALLOW DRAINAGEAn outdoor planter must havea drain hole. If not, create one with an appropriatedrill bit. A filter pad at the bottom of the pot willkeep soil from escaping.

PROTECT THE SURFACEA saucer will catchdrain water where you need surfaces to stay dry.Pot feet are an alternative that lets you easilyclean under planters.

FEET OF CLAYPot feet arefunctional as wellas decorativetheykeep wood surfacesdrier, reducing rot.


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WORRYFREEA drip system isa perfect way tokeep pots well-

watered, evenwhen you areon vacation.

Care and feedingEven the best design wont continue to thrillif you dont take care of it. Heres how:

WATERHow often should you water? The shortanswer is, as often as needed. A pot in full sun mightneed watering as often as twice a day; a shade potcould need it only once every few days. If soil is dry onthe surface, water. If not, waitoverwatering can beas harmful to some plants as underwatering.

FERTILIZER Plants in pots quickly use up thenutrients in soil, so supplemental fertilizer iscritical for season-long vigor and flowering. Addsupplemental fertilizer every few weeksgranularand water-soluble products both work.

PRIMPINGRemove spent blooms and dead leavesand stems. Also, dont be reluctant to do a littlelight trimming to keep the arrangement well-proportioned and to prevent a fast-growing plant

from taking over.

TOP ITMulch reduces

water loss,looks nice, andprevents soilfrom splatteringin the rain.

Container plants havejust one season to shine.Consistent water, fertilizer,and a suitable locationsunlovers in sun, shade loversin shadeare the keys tolush, bountiful plantings.

Keeping it freshA new plant now and then can really helpkeep a container looking new.

REPLACE DEAD PLANTSIf a casualty leaves a holein your design, replace the dead plant with a newone. Look for a specimen that matches the size ofthe other, now-larger plants. Its best to choose adifferent kind of plant from the one that died, so youdont experience the same problem twice.

KEEP UP WITH THE SEASONS As summer windsdown, many plants become exhausted and stopblooming. This is a good time to switch them out forfresh fall plants to give the containers an autumnlook. Keep any foliage plants and annuals that arestill blooming well, then mix in fresh kale, pansies,or mums, for example.

Design guidelinesThriller, filler, spiller. Its a basic, nearlyfoolproof formula for good-looking containersevery time. Use these ideas to add your ownunique flair to your pots.

GO BEYOND ANNUALS Use perennials, shrubs, andsmall trees to anchor designs. Tropical plants likecanna and elephant ear are striking in pots.

PACK THEM INUse four, five, or more kinds of plants.As long as you have a mix of thrillers, spillers, andfillers, your pot will look great.

DECORATEAdd accent objects for extra personality.Branches, gourds, stonesthe options are limitless.

GET LEAFYTry foliage-only designs withplants like coralbells, coleus, and creepingJenny. Or include just one flowering plant,beautifully framed by a leafy backdrop.

USE TEXTUREChoose plants forcontrasting form and texture as well aspleasing color schemes.

DESIGN WITH THE POTManycontainers are neutral, but a colorfulpot coordinated with plants addsreal pizzazz. Q

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Small WonderA few tricks of the trade can turn yourtiny vegetable garden into a bountifulsource of fresh produce all season.

Test garden tipsBetter Homes and GardensTest Gardenmanager SandraGerdes shares hard-earnedwisdom about getting themost from a small garden:

Site the garden in full sun.Virtually all vegetablesproduce more in sun.

Grow bush-type squashvarieties, which need lessspace than vining types.

Use a trellis to trainrambling vines up, insteadof out. And be prepared totrim shoots to keep vinesfrom sprawling.

Place trellises and tallplants like tomatoes on theeast or north side of thegarden so they dont shade

shorter plants.

Have a season-long planfor succession plantingand interplanting. Seedetails, page 80.

Start seeds indoors whenpractical for your region,so your plants can hit theground growing as soonas transplanted. To learnwhen to plant vegetablesin your region, go toBHG.com/PlantingTime .


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INTERPLANTINGThis means planting onecrop at normal spacing,then a second, faster-maturing crop betweenthe rows of the first.The faster crop will beready to harvest beforethe other one fills in. Forexample, mix radishesand carrots; the radisheswill be ready for harvestbefore the carrotsgrow large.

SUCCESSION PLANTINGPlant a new crop assoon as the prior crop isharvested from the samespace. For example,lettuce and peas maturein late spring or earlysummer. Immediatelyafter harvest, usethe same space togrow relatively fastsummer crops, such asbeans or basil.

BLOCK PLANTINGGrow greens, beans,peasanything thatsrelatively lowin solidblocks. The goal is toreduce or eliminate theopen spaces betweenrows of vegetables. In asmall garden (less than4 feet wide), you shouldbe able to reach all partsof the garden from theperimeter, eliminatingthe need for paths. Q

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- Does the novelty of stardom ever wear off? Not in thisdramatic color combo. Mounding plants keep their neathabit, growing 1016 inches tall and 1620 inches wide.

Give these a whirl, and youll stop searching for

the perfect spiller for hanging baskets. The pink-and-violet

blooms cover stems that trail up to 48 inches.

Bright white margins on magenta blooms make this

robust spreader pop in pots. One plant also covers a lot of

ground, growing 1218 inches tall and 2448 inches wide.

BICOLORBLOOMSWhats hot in flowers this year?Two-tone varieties, as seen in thistrio of fun new petunias. Turn thepage for more of our favorites.

VERSATILITYBicolor flowersgive you twocolors to mixand matchinstead ofone. And theyadd energy tocontainers.

Q&ADo I have to pinch backpetunias to keep thembushy and blooming?

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New plantswe loveHere are our BetterHomes and GardensTest Gardenpicksfor 2014, which can befound at many localgarden centers.

. STAR CLUSTERPENTASSturdy stemsbear blooms in lavender,

red, white, or rose.

. FISHNET STOCKINGSCOLEUSThis strikingleaf color combo shinesin full or part shade.

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