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Reader Tips • GREAT IDEAS FROM SMART GARDENERS
PEST WATCH
WHAT MAKES FALL COLOR FABULOUS?
A Softer Fall Palette
9 Tough Perennials for Clay Soil
WHICH NATIVE PERENN IAL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Switchgrass • Adaptable switchgrass goes with the flow.
Why Bulb Depth Matters • Dig deep enough to ensure your plants stand tall and live the longest.
SPINACH • Learn the secrets to growing this tasty green in spring and fall.
A GARDEN OF STORIES • Learn plant and project tips from a couple who’s been gardening here for nearly 50 years.
Garden Fences • Discover the perfect blend of functionality, style, and materials for your ideal fence.
Read this before you put in a fence… • Use these tips help you make smart choices.
KEEPING ANIMALS OUT
DESIGN CHALLENGE
Establish a Monarch Waystation
Q&A • DO YOU HAVE GARDEN QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS!
WEED WATCH
GARDEN ESSENTIALS • FALL GARDEN CLEANUP TOOLS
Attract Wildlife With This Fall-Blooming Perennial
Timeless Trees • For year-round height and structure, create artful container combos with trees and shrubs.
Saving Seeds
FINISHING TOUCHES
Cucumber Trellis Flop