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READER GARDEN Award • Enter your own garden for a chance to be photographed and featured in a future issue of Garden Gate magazine! Open to U.S. and Canadian residents

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Reader Tips • GREAT IDEAS FROM SMART GARDENERS

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THE WILD SIDE

Design Containers Like a Pro

Garden Gate® TOP PICKS • Our Favorite Annuals For Your Region

An English Garden by the Book

Botanical Names

FIND YOUR GARDEN INSPIRATION FROM THE PAST

PLANT DIANTHUS IN THE RIGHT PLACE • Here’s where to grow and how to water your dianthus for gorgeous plants every time.

What’s New With Dianthus? • Meet some better-than-ever varieties of this garden classic.

DIANTHUS GROWING TIPS

DANGEROUS WEEDS • These four plants aren’t just a nuisance — they’re toxic. Here’s how to protect yourself.

KNOW THESE FOUR TOXIC WEEDS... AND THEIR LOOKALIKES

Poppy Appeal • Gorgeous blooms that return every year — no work needed!

Strawberries • Lush and delicious fruit fresh from your garden — grocery store berries can’t compete!

GARDEN ON A DIME • Try these tips for a million-dollar view on a tight budget.

PLANTS THAT GROW ON YOU • Start with these annuals and perennials that fill in quickly.

Budget-friendly app finds

Big Harvest from a Small Space

From Garden to Plate

Plant Woes? Get a Diagnosis

HOW TO SEND A PLANT SAMPLE • A diagnostic lab needs as much plant material from affected plants as possible. Here’s how to prepare:

I have two blueberry bushes that do not produce fruit. What am I doing wrong?

Q & A • DO YOU HAVE GARDEN QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS!

WEED WATCH

GARDEN ESSENTIALS • NEW PLANTS • TRENDING PRODUCTS • MUST-HAVE BOOKS

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Doublefile viburnum • Viburnum plicatum tomentosum

Simple and Elegant • Looking for a year-round display for a shady situation? Underplant viburnum with an eye-catching ornamental grass for a great-looking combination.

Double the Beauty with this Showstopper

FINISHING TOUCHES

Which Butterfly Is That? • The color-coded maps on the following pages will show you where these butterflies make their homes during the year.

Bring in the butterflies!

A few butterfly favorites