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Features

Beauty Contained
Expert advice for making your containers the talk of the neighborhood.
By Deb Terrill

Hardly a Secret
“Sully’s Secret Garden” isn’t really a secret. John and Betsy Sullivan share their backyard wonderland.
By William Aldrich

Versatile Viburnums
Beautiful, tough and interesting year-round, viburnums are must-have shrubs in any landscape.
By Linda Kiscellus

Chicago By Design
This design challenge was to combine privacy while retaining a breathtaking view.
By Patrice Peltier

A One-Man Show
Ted Weber has made the grounds around his home a showplace. Welcome to Weber House and Garden.
By Lisa Baldwin

Columns

Chicago Botanic Garden News
Back to Basics

Gardening 101
Dealing With Flats
By Nina A. Koziol

The Indoor Garden
Staghorn Ferns
By Lisa Baldwin

The Water Garden
The Midwest Pond & Koi Society Answers Your Questions
By Bob Passovoy

The Hands-On Gardener
How to Prune Roses
By Susan Crawford

The Edible Garden
Growing a Salsa Garden
By Michelle Byrne Walsh

Chicagoland Natives
Down by the Riverside
By Carolyn Ulrich

Outdoor Life
Potting Benches
By Rebecca Russell

The Gardener
Meet Kevin Eberhard
By Nina A. Koziol

The Garden Classroom
What’s in the Bag?
By Mike Nowak

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Editor's Letter

What To Do in the Garden

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What do you recommend to customers who want instant curb appeal in their gardens?

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