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Reader Tips • GREAT IDEAS FROM SMART GARDENERS
PLAN A GARDEN WITH NONSTOP COLOR • For a flowery garden from early summer to late fall, you need a combination of perennials with different bloom times. This handy chart makes planning easy: Choose a few plants from each season to create a sucession of colorful flowers in full sun to part shade.
Add Energy to Your Summer Garden
2025 READER GARDEN AWARD Runner-Up
Dark, Dramatic Plants for a MIDNIGHT GARDEN
TORCH LILY • Turn up the excitement in your garden with these bold blooms.
TROUBLESHOOT YOUR TOMATOES • DON’T LET TOMATO PROBLEMS RUIN YOUR HARVEST! LEARN WHAT’S CAUSING THESE COMMON ISSUES AND HOW TO FIX THEM.
Finding Joy in the Garden • This carefully planned garden is filled with plants that deliver maximum impact with minimal maintenance.
CREATE A TROPICAL LOOK ANYWHERE • Transport your garden to the tropics with these 4 design tips.
A Drought-Tolerant Gathering Spot
5 Tips for Your Summer To-Do List
Q & A • DO YOU HAVE GARDEN QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS!
GARDEN ESSENTIALS • EMBRACE OUTDOOR LIVING
Dainty Blooms for Hot Spots
FINISHING TOUCHES
Terrified of Topping Flowers