Newsletter: How to Create a Cottage Garden

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Hello, Tim! The informal look of a cottage garden has timeless appeal, but a pleasing "natural" display doesn't just happen, as many gardeners have discovered. Also in this eLetter, a look at lilacs and advice on soil amendments for container plantings. Fine Gardening's Plant Guide offers detailed growing information on hundreds of shrubs, trees, bulbs, and other plants. This year's most visited items to date are winter daphne and Lawson false cypress. The March/April issue of Fine Gardening (#144), on newsstands now, celebrates spring with peonies, simplified color schemes, under-appreciated garden plants, pansies, spring combos, and more. Explore this issue and some related online features:     • What's in the issue     • A gardener's checklist for early spring     • Video: How to prune raspberries     • Pruning tips and techniques for dozens of plants     • Garden Confidential podcast: An interview with Dan Heims     • Buy this issue     February 20, 2012 Lilacs: A Fresh Look Now you can be choosy about fragrance, shape, hue, and flowering time. Read more... More lilacs to know and grow... Containers: Soup Up the Soil Garden soil doesn't offer enough air, water, or nutrients to nourish container-grown plants. Fortunately, it's easy to amend. Read more... Cottage Garden with a Twist It takes some planning and vision to achieve a natural, wild look on a modest lot. Garden designer Valerie Strong shares some secrets to success. Read more... Subscribe to Fine Gardening Renew your subscription Give a gift subscription Products and services from our advertisers Popular Plant Guide plants... Winter daphne Lawson false cypress   Innovative gardening products from Gardener's Supply Company... Ravello Planter $54.95 more info... Container Mix $10.95 more info... Fast Start Greenhouse $799.00 more info... See all products 63 South Main Street, Newtown CT 06470 You received this message because you are a Taunton customer or have registered at Taunton.com. This email was sent to you by The Taunton Press. Click here to update your email preferences. *44% savings based on newsstand cover price. The Taunton Press | Customer Service | Privacy Policy