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August 2008 Issue:

August/September 2008

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Give your garden a boost
Is your mulch a health hazard? Refresh container plantings; shape up your soil; plant the best phlox and junipers; late-summer lush gardens and more!

HOW TO
- DESIGN MATTERS
  
  30
  
  Swing time: Some new hardscaping and the right plants to bring this dull driveway up to speed.
- POT LUCK
  
  32
  
  From weary to cheery: Perk up your late-season container plantings with timely tune-up tips.
- NOVICE GARDENER
  
  34
  
  The dirt on soil: We clean up the confusion surrounding garden soil.
GARDENS
- THE WRIGHT STUFF
  
  38
  
  Plentiful beds and abundant blooms are the only "remedies" for this northern Ontario gardener, who admits to being a plantaholic.
- PARADISE ON THE PRAIRIE
  
  38
  
  Harsh winters and a challenging landscape can't faze these industrious Brandon, Manitoba gardeners.
GROWING
- JUNIPERS REVISITED
  
  46
  
  Take another look at these super-hardy, pollution-tolerant conifers--new cultivars will have you jumping for joy.
GROWING FOOD
- HEAD OF THE CLASS
  
  56
  
  Hail to kale--this late-season veggie is pleasing to both the eyes and the palate.
REGULARS
- FROM A GARDENER
  
  6
  
  The bees knees
- MAILBOX
  
  12
  
  Your letters and tips.
- FIRST GLANCE: CLIPPINGS
  
  14
  
  The latest news, tips, timely tasks, ideas and more.
- SHOPPING: HORT COUTURE
  
  22
  
  Sustainable style: Go green with eco-friendly, garden-inspired products.
- STAR PLANT PICKS: FABULOUS PHLOX
  
  24
  
  The versitile garden classic looks better than ever.
GRASSROOTS
- TRANSCANADA
  
  64
  
  Our regional correspondents report on all that's newsworthy and noteworthy from across the country.
- COMING UP
  
  69
- RESPONSIBLE GARDENING
  
  70
  
  Much ado about mulch: Is this garden staple harmful to your health?
- DOWN TO EARTH
  
  72
  
  The bloom is off the rose.
- SOURCE GUIDE
  
  74
- GOUNDSWELL
  
  82
  
  One five plant experts' tips on how to best perk up a tired garden.