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THE NEW NATURAL • Grow a thriving oasis filled with life.

The Secrets of Soil • Discover 4 ways to get better soil and grow a more beautiful garden.

Native Plants Solve Shade Garden Challenges

Playing It Smooth • Bring the Beauty of Hydrangeas Into Your Garden With This North American Native.

Native Prairie Plants for Any Size Garden

Bring in the Birds • The right native plant species can make your garden an avian haven.

Pretty Permaculture

TEST YOUR COMPOST KNOWLEDGE! • Compost has long been considered gardener’s gold — nutrient-rich organic matter that improves soil. It’s also an eco-friendly way to reduce waste sent to the landfill. Maybe you’ve been composting for years, or you want to start. Take our quiz to see if you’re getting the most out of your composting efforts.

Switchgrass • Adaptable switchgrass goes with the flow.

No-Spray Bug Solutions • Try a few of these 7 methods to deter bugs without resorting to pesticides.

Native Bees Find Winter Shelter in Surprising Places

Plants for Pollinators

Bee Balm • Butterflies and pollinating insects can’t resist this bold summer perennial.

THREE WATER-WISE GARDEN HACKS

GARDEN PLAN

ORGANIC OR NOT ORGANIC ?

GARDENGATEMAGAZINE.COM • INSPIRATION AND HOW-TO GARDEN HELP FOR EVERY SEASON

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