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AAbelia, glossy, 47Achimenes, 168Aconite, winter, 23Ageratums, 56, 101, 136,136

Ajuga, 19, 41Akebia, five-leaved, 304Alcohol, for pest control,194, 319, 320, 344

Alfalfa pellets, in tonic,109

Alliums, 25, 137, 137,140

All-Purpose Bug/ThugSpray, 116, 333

All-Purpose Fertilizer, 216,333

All-Season Clean-Up Tonic, 115, 334

All-Season Green-UpTonic, 147, 334

Alyssum, sweet, 40, 56,88, 138, 138, 172

Amaryllis, 172Ammonia, in tonics, 20,40, 68, 92, 104, 108,110, 129, 132, 147, 257,

frost protection for,148

improving growth of,147–48

for improving soil, 142overview of, 141–49paired with perennials,142, 256

paired with roses, 50pests attacking,146–47, 148

for privacy screen, 143seed-sowing for, 145self-sowing, 70, 71shade-loving, 3, 144spacing of, 143for testing colorschemes, 143–44

uses for, 144vines as, 149warm-weather, 141,145, 147–48

weed protection for,146

Aphid Antidote, 312, 334Aphids, 50, 113, 148, 180,281, 312, 312

Archangel, yellow, 19

291, 300, 331–32, 334,338, 340, 341, 344, 346,347, 351, 354, 355

Anemones, 139–40snowdrop, 139

Angel’s trumpets, 75Animals, 93, 113, 325–26.

See also specific animalsAnnuals. See also specific

annualsadvantages of, 141attracting humming-birds, 61

for balancing gardendesign, 19

bed size for, 145for butterfly garden, 56for color-theme garden, 73

conditions for, 142for container gardens,68

cool-weather, 141, 145defined, 141fertilizing, 109–10,147, 148

as fillers, 19, 93, 94,138, 256

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INDEX358

Arrangements, floral. SeeCut flower arrange-ments; Dried flowerarrangements

Artemisias, 131Arum, Italian, 173Asters, 27, 56, 99, 101,124, 128, 140, 179, 194,317blue wood, 150, 151large-leaved, 151New England, 98, 101New York, 101profile of, 150–51Stoke’s, 97Tartarian, 257white wood, 151

Aster wilt, 151Aster yellows disease, 148

Astilbes, 26, 35, 152–53,152, 153, 253

Azaleas, 21, 36, 54, 131,218, 232, 267–70, 267,270

BBaby powder, in tonics,133

Baby’s breath, 154–55,154, 215

Baby shampoo, in tonics,14, 20, 68, 104, 108,170, 255, 257, 271, 279,280, 291, 300, 317, 319,332, 335, 338, 339, 341,344, 345, 346, 347, 350,352, 354, 355

Bachelor’s buttons, 10, 54,70, 89, 99, 156, 156

edible flowers on, 53as fillers, 28powdery mildew on,99, 116

profile of, 158, 158for shade, 224

Beefsteak plant, 88Beer, in tonics, 12, 14, 20,40, 92, 95, 104, 108,110, 118, 129, 147, 231,274, 290, 291, 332, 334,337, 338, 340, 341, 346,350, 352, 354, 355

Beetle Juice Tonic, 313,335

Beetles, 113, 281, 313,313in tonic, 313, 335

Begonias, 68, 121, 166annual (or wax), 42,124, 144, 159, 160,161

hardy, 162profile of, 159–62tuberous, 159–62, 159,171

Bellflowers, 97, 163–64,205, 208, 215, 263

Bench, garden, 18, 42Beneficial insects, 115,311

Berms, soil, 81Biennials, 61, 70Birdbath, for butterflies,57

Birds, 59–61, 99, 283, 284,311

Bishop’s weed, 19, 214,217

Bittersweet, Oriental, 303

Bacillus thuringiensis,315, 316

Bacopas, 68Bacterial diseases, 327Baking powder, in tonics,133

Baking soda, in tonics,116, 250, 261, 333, 343

Baking Soda Spray, 307,334

Balloon flowers, 10, 97,101, 104, 157, 157,253–54

Balloon vine, 149Balsam, garden, 144Bananas, for roses, 280Baptisias, 244Base map, 6, 7, 30Basil, 53–54, 58, 222,223, 224

Basket-of-gold, 23Bay, sweet, 220Bayberry, northern, 40Bearberry, 218Beardtongues, 61Bear’s breeches, 256Bed Builder Mix, 5, 335Beds

building, 82–83defined, 12in formal gardens, 64,65

island, 13, 18–19, 21raised, 35–36, 272sunken, 33–34

Bee balmsattracting humming-birds, 60, 61

burning, for fragrance,58

dividing, 106




INDEX 359

Black-eye Susans. SeeRudbeckias

Black spot, 50, 116, 277,328

Black vine weevils, 269Blanket flowers, 56, 101,106, 165, 165

Bleeding hearts, 23, 54,63, 166, 166, 205, 225,229

Bleeding heart vine, 304Bloodflower, 56Blood leaf, 65, 68Bloodmeal

as animal repellent, 93,326

in tonics, 48, 168, 216,333, 336, 342

Bluebells, Spanish, 173Blueberries, 292Blue flowers, 9–10Boltonias, 27, 98, 257Bonemeal

in bulb fertilizer, 110in tonics, 5, 48, 109,117, 133, 168, 172,216, 235, 274, 305,333, 335, 336, 337,342, 346, 350

Borage, 54, 219, 224Borders, 12, 13, 17, 18–19

Borers, 236, 276, 281Botanical names, indicat-ing sandy soil, 40

Botrytis, 249Bourbon, in tonics, 290,354

Bricks, edging with, 5Broccoli, 52Browallias, 144

top vs. bottom of,170–71

Bulb Soak, 231, 337Burdock, 56Burlap, for preventingerosion, 43

Buttercups, 54Butterflies, attracting,55–57, 284

Butterfly bush, 47, 55,174, 174

Butterfly weed, 40, 104Buttermilk, in tonics, 322,354

Buying tips, 84–86

CCabbageworm, 315Cacti, 34Cages, 93, 101Camassias, 25, 36Campion, 70, 74, 252,258

Candytufts, 97, 131, 153,175, 175, 215

Cane borers, attackingroses, 276, 281

Cannas, 18, 68, 71, 143,176–77, 176

Canola oil, in tonics, 116,314, 333

Canterbury bells, 164, 164Cardinal climber, 149,246

Cardinal flower, 35, 61Castor beans, 18, 143Cat box filler, for sandysoil, 39

Caterpillar Killer Tonic,315, 337

Brown sugar, in tonics,321, 351

Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis),315, 316

Bubble diagram, 13–14Bug-Away Spray, 116, 335

Bugbanes, 104Bugleweeds, 167, 167,173, 216, 294

Bugloss, Siberian, 203,253

Bugs, 314Bug/Thug Spray, All-Purpose, 116, 333

Bulb Bath, 170, 335Bulb Booster, 172, 336Bulb Breakfast, 168, 336Bulbs. See also specific

bulbsattracting humming-birds, 61

blooming times of, 23,25, 169, 173

definitions about,168–69, 242

dividing, 103–4, 130fertilizing, 110foliage of, 169large plantings of, 26layering, 171–72overview of, 168–73planting schedule for,169

plants paired with, 17,19, 138, 225, 294

scaly, defined, 242with shrubs, 173sites for, 170, 172–73squirrels attacking, 171tender, 168, 171




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Caterpillars, 55, 56, 113,315

Catmintscuttings from, 124dividing, 128as fillers, 28, 51as groundcover, 215layering, 131for perfumed paths,58–59

plants paired with,101, 194, 306

profile of, 178, 178pruning, 97repeat bloom on, 11

Catnip, 178, 224Cayenne pepper, in tonics, 45, 149, 300,325, 336, 338, 339, 344,351

Celosias. See CockscombsChamomile

Roman, 59tea, in tonic, 328, 339

Chamomile Mildew Chaser, 301, 337

Chenille plant, 143Cherry, Cornelian, 20Chervil, 224Chickweed, 111–12Chili powder, in tonics,45, 149, 339, 351

Chinese houses, 145Chives, 50, 224Chores, reducing, 30Christmas trees, mulchfrom, 118, 239

Chrysanthemums, 97, 99,106, 124, 131, 179–81,179, 180, 318

Cilantro, 224

Compost Tea, 95, 110,162, 338

Coneflowers, 28–29, 56cut-leaved, 257giant, 283orange, 99, 215, 311(see also Rudbeckias)

purple, 99, 186, 186,207, 282

three-lobed, 282Container gardens, 66–68,75, 144, 172. See alsoPotted plants

Contrast, in plant combi-nations, 14

Cooperative ExtensionService, 84, 87

Coral bells, 208, 225–26,225, 311

Coreopsis, 26, 56, 99, 106,187, 187, 306thread-leaved, 11, 27,97, 131, 187

Coriander, 224Corms, defined, 168Corncobs, as rabbit deter-rent, 326

Cornflowers. See Bache-lor’s buttons

Corn syrup, in tonics, 14,110, 147, 271, 333, 334,341, 350, 352

Corydalis, yellow, 253Cosmos, 18, 50, 56, 70,96, 98, 99, 188, 188

Cotoneasters, rockspray,292

Cottage gardens, 69–71Cottons, lavender, 219Cottonseed meal, in tonics, 109, 346

Cinquefoil, shrubby, 218Clay-soil sites, 37–38Clean-up

of garden, 117–18of gardener, 173

Clean-Up Tonic, All-Sea-son, 115, 334

Clematis, 19, 47, 54, 131,182–83, 182, 276, 293,304

Clematis Chow, 305, 337Cloves, in tonics, 223,344

Cockscombs, 184, 184Coffee

for acidifying soil, 270in tonics, 68, 347

Cola, in tonics, 12, 95,108, 118, 257, 332, 338,340, 346, 352

Coleus, 42, 68, 124, 126,143, 144, 256

Collars, for deterring cut-worms, 316

Color(s)cool vs. warm, 9, 72in garden, 8–11, 70,71–73

planning, 14, 22–27Columbines, 23, 60, 97,166, 185, 185, 208, 297,318

Common names, indicating sandy soil, 40

Compost, 29, 44, 79, 80,82, 84, 117in tonics, 5, 48, 67,109, 128, 162, 168,335, 336, 338, 342,346, 354

Compost Booster, 108, 338




INDEX 361

Cover crops, for clay soil,38

Crabapples, 72Cranesbills, 63, 208Cress, rock, 23Crocosmias, 61, 172Crocuses, 17, 26, 48, 168,172, 189, 189, 218, 294autumn, 170snow, 23, 189

Crown gall, 327, 327Crown imperial, 170Crown rot, 155, 167Cultural problems, 330Cup-and-saucer vine, 149Cup plant, 257Cut flower arrangements,154, 165, 173, 184, 191,207, 232, 264, 270, 306

Cuttings, 123–26Cutworms, 114, 146, 147,316, 316

Cypress vine, 149, 305

DDaffodils

anemones with, 140dividing, 103–4, 130drifts of, 26for early color, 17, 23facing sun, 27with groundcovers, 48,172–73, 218

as inedible, 54layering, 172planting schedule for,169

profile of, 190–91, 190with shrubs, 294as true bulbs, 168

for sandy soil, 40terms describing, 197as tuberous roots, 169

Dead Bug Brew, 336Deadnettles, 28, 74, 128,198, 198, 216, 294

Deer, 325, 325Deer Buster Egg Brew,325, 338

Delphiniums, 9–10, 27,54, 101, 199–200, 199

Design, flower garden,2–8, 12–15, 19, 95

Dianthus, 201–2, 201. Seealso Pinks

Digging, 39, 83Dill, 224Disease Defense, 328, 339Disease-resistant plants,116, 150

Diseases, 135, 150, 278,311bacterial, 327fungal, 122, 129, 328signs of, 112, 113viruses, 329

Divisionmethods of, 102–6,127–30

of perennials, 31,102–6, 127, 129, 152,258

of pot-bound plants,85

Docks, 56Dog food, in tonics, 179,345

Doggone Dogs!, 45, 339Dogwoods

Cornelian cherry, 292flowering, 20

Dahlias, 18, 50, 96, 100,124, 143, 169, 192–93,192, 317

Daisies, 26attracting butterflies,55–56

gloriosa, 70, 88, 282,283

oxeye, 56, 99, 195,195, 311

painted, 194paper, 141profile of, 194–95pyrethrum, 114, 194Shasta, 50–51, 56, 97,101, 106, 195, 207

sneezeweed, 56, 98,101, 106, 195, 257

Swan River, 143in tonics, 194, 344

Daisy Spray, Homegrown,194, 344

Dame’s rocket, 70, 74Damping-off, 122, 146,147

Dandelions, 112Daylilies

attracting humming-birds, 61

for bare patches, 29bloom time of, 27for color, 10dividing, 85, 128, 129as drought-tolerant, 34edible flowers on, 53as groundcovers, 215pinching and, 97plants paired with,165, 187, 261, 266,282, 284, 294

profile of, 196–97, 196




INDEX362

Dogwoods (continued)pagoda, 21red-twig, 27, 36, 292yellow-twig, 36

Dolls, hollyhock, 228Double Punch Garlic Tea,255, 339

Drainage, 8, 79Drawing garden plan

on base map, 6, 7, 30on bubble diagram,13–14

Dried flower arrange-ments, 137, 165, 184

Drought-tolerant plants,34, 44

Drying methodsfor fragrant plants, 58for herbs, 223, 224for rose petals, 280

Dry-soil sites, 32–34, 38Dry well, for wet sites, 35Dusty miller, 10, 34, 68,74

EEchinacea tincture, 186Edges, 4, 5, 20Edging plants, 17, 144Edging strips, 30, 81, 167Edible flowers, 52–54,137, 158, 196, 224, 247

Eggplant, 258Eggs, in tonics, 325, 338Elephant’s ears, 173Epsom salts

in bulb fertilizer, 110for roses, 275in tonics, 5, 93, 133,168, 172, 274,

Flowerbed Bonanza, 118,340

Flowerbedsedges for, 4locating, 3–4plant height and,18–19

plant selection for,84–86

post-planting care of,94–95

preparing, 78–82protecting, from foottraffic, 45

seed-sowing for, 86–90size of, 145soil for, 82–84transplants for, 90–93visualizing, beforeplanting, 4

Flower Defender, 146, 340Flower Feeder, 110, 341Flower Flea Fluid, 317,341

Flower Power Prep Mix,133, 341

Flower Power TonicsAll-Purpose Bug/ThugSpray, 116, 333

All-Purpose Fertilizer,216, 333

All-Season Clean-UpTonic, 115, 334

All-Season Green-UpTonic, 147, 334

Aphid Antidote, 312,334

Baking Soda Spray,307, 334

Bed Builder Mix, 5,335

332–33, 335, 336,349, 350

Erosion, on slopes, 43Evening primrose, Missouri, 253

Evergreens, 27, 65

FFabulous Foliar Formula,40, 340

Fall, colorful flowers for,27, 140

Farewell-to-spring, 88Fencing, 64, 325Ferns, 14, 28, 29, 166,232, 261, 265

Fertilizer, All-Purpose,216, 333

Fertilizersfor annuals, 109–10,147, 148

cultural problems and,330

for perennials, 110,254, 255

in tonics, 14, 117, 271,274, 342, 350, 352

Feverfew, 224Fish emulsion

as fertilizer, 110, 255in tonics, 20, 40, 68,110, 132, 274, 291,340, 341, 347, 350,351, 355

Flax, blue, 9Flea beetles, 113, 313Floating row covers, 89Flora’s paintbrush, 89Flour, in tonics, 149, 322,324, 351, 354, 355




INDEX 363

Beetle Juice Tonic, 313,335

Bug-Be-Gone Spray,116, 335

Bulb Bath, 170, 335Bulb Booster, 172, 336Bulb Breakfast, 168,336

Bulb Soak, 231, 337Caterpillar Killer Tonic,315, 337

Chamomile MildewChaser, 301, 337

Clematis Chow, 305,337

Compost Booster, 108,338

Compost Tea, 162, 338Dead Bug Brew, 336Deer Buster Egg Brew,325, 338

Disease Defense, 328,339

Dog-Be Gone!, 45, 339Double Punch GarlicTea, 255, 339

Fabulous Foliar Formula, 40, 340

Flowerbed Bonanza,118, 340

Flower Defender, 146,340

Flower Feeder, 110, 341Flower Flea Fluid, 317,341

Flower Power PrepMix, 133, 341

Foundation Food, 48,342

Fragrant Pest Fighter,252, 342

Rhubarb Pest RepellentTonic, 318, 348

Root Revival Tonic, 93,349

Root-Rousing Tonic,95, 349

Rose Rousin’ Elixir,271, 350

Rosy Clean-Up Elixir,280, 350

Rosy Feeding Regime,274, 350

safety considerationsfor, 332

Scare-’Em-All Tonic,349

Scat Cat Solution, 149,351

Seedling Starter Tonic,132, 351

Seedling Strengthener,122, 351

Slugweiser, 321, 351Soil Energizer Elixir,12, 352

Start-Up Snack, 129,352

Summer RejuvenatingTonic, 14, 352

Super Seed-StartingMix, 120, 352–53

Super Shrub Elixir,291, 353

Super Shrub Stimula-tor, 290, 354

Super Spider Mite Mix,322, 354

Transplant Tonic, 104,354

Ultra-Light PottingSoil, 67, 354

Frozen Feed, 117, 342Fungus Fighter, 250,343

Garden Cure-All Tonic,114, 343

Get-Up-and-Grow IrisTonic, 235, 343

Herb Garden Potpourri, 223, 344

Homegrown DaisySpray, 194, 344

Hot Bite Spray, 300,344

Hot Bug Brew, 353Hummingbird Nectar,61, 345

Magic Mum Booster,179, 345

major ingredients in,331–33

Mildew Relief Elixir,279, 345

Mulch MoisturizerTonic, 257, 346

Nutrient Boost for Neglected Soil, 109,346

Perennial Planting Potion, 92, 346

Perfect Potting Mix,128, 346

Potted Plant Picnic, 68,347

Powdery Mildew Control, 261, 347

Quassia Slug Spray,229, 347

Really Rosy Potpourri,50, 348

Repotting Booster Tonic, 126, 348




INDEX364

Flower Power Tonics (con-tinued)Weed Wipeout, 112,355

Whitefly Wipeout Tonic, 324, 355

Wonderful Weed Killer,64, 355

Year-Round Refresher,20, 355

Foamflowers, 24, 63, 153,253, 261

Foliage. See also Leavesin container gardens,67–68

feeding, 110in nighttime garden,74, 75

scented, 58–59for summer color, 41

Foliar Formula, Fabulous,40, 340

Forget-me-nots, 89, 203,203

Formal gardens, 64–65,65

Forsythias, 24, 40, 131Foundation Food, 48, 342Foundation plantings,47–48

Fountains, hummingbird,61

Four-o’clocks, 74, 88, 204,204

Foxgloves, 54, 61, 70, 99,205, 205

Foxtail lilies, 206, 206Fragrance garden, 57–59,74, 75

Fragrant Pest Fighter, 252,342

zonal, 61, 68, 209–10,209

Germander, 97, 224Get-Up-and-Grow IrisTonic, 235, 343

Gin, in tonics, 112, 355Gingers, wild, 216Gladiolus, 51, 61, 105,168, 171, 173, 211–12,211, 212

Glory-of-the-snow, 23Glycerin, in tonic, 349Gnats, 158Goatsbeards, 104Goldenrods, 27, 40, 140,151, 194, 311

Grape-holly, Oregon, 292Grass(es)

bugleweeds invading,167

edging strips thwart-ing, 30, 81

flower replacementsfor, 3

ornamentalas drought-tolerant,34

location for, 19plants paired with,10, 14, 151, 179,194, 207, 228, 287

for protectingflowerbeds, 45

purple fountain, 68removing, 79–80smothering, 29–30, 62,217

as soil amendment, 82Green-and-gold, 215Greensand, in tonics, 109,216, 333, 346

Freesias, 173Fringe tree, 292Froghoppers. 319Frost, 117–18, 148Frozen Feed, 117, 342Fungal diseases, 122, 129,328

Fungus Fighter, 250, 343

GGarden Cure-All Tonic,114, 343

Garden ideas, sources of,21, 25

Garden tours, 21Garlic

edible flowers on, 224in tonics, 45, 114, 255,312, 325, 334, 338,339, 343, 349, 353

Garlic-and-onion juice, intonics, 317, 341

Garlic Tea, Double Punch,255, 339

Gas plant, 104, 255Gayfeathers, 207, 207Gelatin

for sowing seeds, 121in tonics, 68, 110, 341,347

Geraniumscuttings from, 124hardy, 14, 97, 208, 215

ivy-leaved, 210Regal or Martha Washington, 210

scented, 59, 68, 210spotted, 208stellar, 210




INDEX 365

Green-Up Tonic, All-Season, 147, 334

Groundcoversbulbs and, 172–73, 218buying, 213care of, 216controlling, 214early-blooming, 23edging strips around,30

fast-spreading, 19among foundationshrubs, 48

invasive, 217overcrowded, 217, 218overview of, 213–18paths through, 215planting groups of,214

plants for, 153, 215,218, 282

preparing site for, 217pruning, 218for shade, 216shrubs and, 294starting, 214sun-loving, 215uses for, 3, 30, 43, 44,213

watering, 43Gypsum

for salt damage, 330in tonics, 117, 133,342

HHair, in tonics, 179, 345Hardening-off seedlings,90–91

Hardiness Zone Map,

Hormone, rooting, forcuttings, 124, 125

Hoses, 7, 31, 43Hostas

attracting humming-birds, 61

dividing, 85, 128, 129,230

foliage on, 41pinching and, 97plants paired with, 14,153, 166, 225, 232,261, 265, 294

profile of, 229–30, 229sites suited for, 3, 26,35, 40, 42

slugs and snails attack-ing, 229, 230, 321

uses for, 28, 29, 74, 216Hot Bite Spray, 300, 344Hot Bug Brew, 353Hot-pepper spray, as animal repellent, 93

Hot sauce, in tonics, 45,146, 300, 317, 325, 338,339, 340, 341, 344

Houttuynia, 217Hummingbird Nectar, 61,345

Hummingbirds, 59–61,284, 311

Hyacinth beans, 47, 149,293

Hyacinths, 58, 103–4, 138Dutch, 231, 231grape, 26, 172summer, 25

Hydrangeas, 54, 131,232–33, 232, 240big-leaved, 10, 40,232–33

USDA Plant, 251, 356Harebell, Carpathian, 163Hay, as soil amendment,82

Hedges, 45, 51, 65Height, in planting plans,18–19

Heliotropes, 68, 74, 148Hellebores, 22–23, 198Hemlocks, 20Herb-and-flower garden,52–54

Herb Garden Potpourri,223, 344

Herbs. See also specificherbscare of, 219–20drying, 223easy-to-grow, 219edible flowers on, 224fragrant, 58freezing, 222as groundcovers, 215harvesting, 220–22indoor-grown, 223overview of, 219–24roses and, 51scent of, testing, 220for shade, 224sites for, 222in vinegars, 221

Heucheras, 63, 225–26Hibiscus, 143, 227Hollies, 20, 27, 40, 292Hollyhocks, 70, 228, 228,261

Homegrown Daisy Spray,194, 344

Honeysuckles, 61, 293,303, 304

Hops, 238




INDEX366

Hydrangeas (continued)climbing, 233, 304oak-leaved, 21, 233,292

Hydrogen peroxide, intonics, 92, 110, 274,279, 291, 341, 345, 346,350

IImpatiens, 3, 42, 74, 124,144, 147–48, 166, 234,234, 256

Indigos, false, 104, 244,249, 254

Inedible flowers, 54Inkberry, 40Insecticidal soap, for pestcontrol, 314, 322, 323

Insects. See also Pests, insectbeneficial, 115, 311dead, in tonics, 336

Irises, 14, 206, 235–36,263bearded, 103, 106,235, 236

crested, 24, 63, 235Dutch, 236reticulated, 23, 172–73,235

Siberian, 35, 153, 235,236, 249

Iris Tonic, Get-Up-and-Grow, 235, 343

Ironweeds, 36, 98Island beds, 13, 18–19, 21Ivy, 112, 217

in tonics, 50, 223, 252,342, 344, 348

Lawn food, in tonics, 20,147, 334, 355

Layeringof bulbs, 171–72for new plants, 130–31

Leafhoppers, 113, 148,180, 281, 317, 317

Leaf miners, 185, 318, 318Leaf rollers, 318Leaves. See also Foliage

chopped, as soilamendment, 82

for garden beauty, 8, 9as mulch, 118

Leeks, 17lily, yellow-flowered,50

Lemon balm, 59, 224, 238Lemon peel, in tonics, 50,348

Lettuce, 17, 258Licorice plant, 68Lighting

artificial, 46, 73, 120natural (see Sunlight)

Lilacs, 131, 240–41, 240Lilies, 17, 51, 57–58, 61,74, 97, 104–5, 171–72,173American Turk’s-cap,243

Canada, 243checkered, 172goldband, 242Henry, 243Japanese, 243, 243leopard, 243Madonna, 25magic, 61, 218

JJacob’s ladder, 256Jalapeño pepper, in tonics, 45, 114, 339

Japanese beetles, 281,313, 313

Japanese silver grass, 10Joe Pye weeds, 36, 98, 257Johnny-jump-ups, 24–25,54

Joseph’s coat, 65, 142Junipers, 40, 218

KKale, 17, 23, 40Kelp meal, in tonics, 48,342

Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate, 143

LLabels, for locating plants,157, 227

Lace bugs, 269, 314Lacewings, 322Lady beetles, 115, 322Lady’s mantle, 11, 97,153

Lamb’s ears, 74, 215, 237,237, 238

Lantanas, 149Larkspur, 10, 50, 54, 70,89, 99, 145, 200, 256

Laurel, mountain, 21Lavender, 10, 34, 51, 53,58, 59, 131, 215, 219English, 74profile of, 238–39, 238sea, 40




INDEX 367

Martagon, 243Peruvian, 169profile of, 242–43toad, 253

Lily-of-the-valley, 28, 216,216

Lilyturfs, 65, 216Lime, in tonics, 133, 235,305, 337

Liquid dish soapfor pest spray adher-ence, 311, 320

in tonics, 12, 64, 92,93, 95, 110, 112, 115,118, 146, 147, 231,274, 290, 312, 314,318, 328, 332, 334,336, 337, 339, 340,341, 346, 348, 349,350, 352, 353, 354,355

Lobelias, 36, 60, 144,149, 256

Lovage, 224Love-in-a-mist, 70, 256Love-lies-bleeding, 18, 99,143

Lungworts, 24, 41, 128,153, 198, 225, 229, 253,299

Lupines, 56, 244, 244

MMagic Mum Booster, 179,345

Magnolia, star, 24Mallow, 10, 111–12Manure

as soil amendment, 82in tonics, 67, 122, 162,

340, 343, 355Money-saving ideas

buying transplants, 86daffodil bulbs, 190four-o’clocks, 204free compost, 84freezing herbs, 222geraniums, 209groundcovers, 213layering shrubs, 131mulch, 239perennials, 257–58plant sources, 15, 28plant ties, 102rose care, 275seed-sowing, 70seed-starting, 119–22tender bulbs, 171watering ideas, 31, 33wildflower garden, 62

Monkshoods, 54, 140Moonflowers, 74, 75, 149,246

Morning glories, 47, 61,87, 246, 246, 293

Mosaic virus, 329, 329Mountain bluet, 97, 106,128, 156

Mouthwash, antiseptic, intonics, 12, 95, 115, 116,146, 170, 257, 280, 332,334, 335, 340, 346, 350,352

Mugworts, in tonics, 252,342

Mulch(ing)bark, 45–46from Christmas trees,118, 239

for dry soil, 33for new beds, 94

305, 337, 338, 351,354

Mapbase, 6, 7, 30USDA Plant HardinessZone, 251, 356

Maples, 27, 42, 72Marigolds, 56, 68, 87, 99,145, 256pot, 54, 56, 70, 89profile of, 245, 245

Mattocks, 83Meadow rues, 153, 253,256

Mealybugs, 319, 319Mice, 113Mignonette, 88Mildew, 50. See alsoPowdery mildew

Mildew Chaser,Chamomile, 301, 337

Mildew Relief Elixir, 279,345

Milkfor disease control,277, 329

in tonics, 250, 317,324, 341, 343, 355

Milkweeds, 36, 56Milky Spore disease, forbeetle control, 313

Mint, 53, 58, 221, 224in tonics, 223, 344

Miscanthus, 45Mixed borders, 13, 17, 27Mixed plantings, 13,16–21

Moisture-loving plants,35, 36

Molasses, in tonics, 20,40, 147, 250, 333, 334,




INDEX368

Mulch(ing) (continued)perennials, 254for pest control, 323pests attracted to, 113,114, 326

plant divisions, 105proper application of,109

for reducing watering,108

for sandy soil, 39–40winter, 117–18

Mulch Moisturizer Tonic,257, 346

Mulleins, 11, 11, 70Mum Booster, Magic, 179,345

Murphy’s Oil Soap, intonics, 114, 116, 132,252, 261, 301, 314, 315,333, 337, 342, 351

Mustard, powdered, intonics, 149, 351

NNaked ladies, 170Nasturtiums, 54, 70, 88,247, 247

Nematodes, 161, 180, 313Newspaper, garden usesfor, 29, 79, 82–83, 83,112, 120–21, 217

Nighttime gardens, 73–75Nontunicate bulbs, defined, 242

Nursery beds, 133Nutrient Boost for Neglected Soil, 109, 346

328, 339Peppers, 17, 258, 329

ornamental, 23, 68, 71,145

in tonics, 45, 114, 339,353

Perennial Planting Potion,92, 346

Perennials. See also specif-ic perennialsannuals and, 142attracting humming-birds, 61

for balancing gardendesign, 19

for bare patches, 28–29blooming of, 10–11,23, 27

conditions suited for,253

dividing, 31, 102–6,127, 129, 152, 258

fertilizing, 110, 254,255

as grass replacement, 3growth rate of, 256hardiness ratings of,251–52

hardy, defined, 251in mixed plantings, 16money-saving ideasfor, 257–58

moving, 95mulching, 254nonsprouting, 253–54overview of, 251–58planting times for, 252plants paired with,50–51, 294

pot-bound, 85preparing beds for, 252

OOaks, 42Oatmeal, in tonics, 179,345

Obedient plant, 106, 124Oil sprays, for scale, 320

Onions, 50, 168, 171–72ornamental (seeAlliums)

in tonics, 45, 114, 312,334, 339, 343, 349,353

Oregano, 215, 219, 224Organic matter, 37, 79, 82Ornamental grasses. SeeGrasses, ornamental

Orrisroot, in tonics, 50,223, 344, 348

PPachysandras, 216Pansies, 24–25, 54, 138,145, 248, 248, 299

Parsley, 17, 55, 223, 224Paths

defining, 46, 215fragrant plants for,58–59

in gardens, 5, 64, 65,73, 75

lighting, 46maintenance of, 17–18mulching, 45–46

Peat moss, in tonics, 120,128, 346, 352–53

Peonies, 14, 40, 100, 101,104, 199, 249–50, 249

Peppermint, 220Peppermint oil, in tonic,




INDEX 369

for privacy, 256–57pruning, 97root growth in, 94shade-loving, 3, 253spacing, 93tender, defined, 251watering, 33, 254, 255

Perfect Potting Mix, 128,346

Periwinkles, 44, 48, 54,131, 216

Perlite, in tonics, 67, 120,352–53, 354

Persian shield, 68Pest Fighter, Fragrant,252, 342

Pest Repellent Tonic,Rhubarb, 318, 348

Pests. See also specificpestsanimal, 93, 113,325–26

insectcontrolling, 100,114, 115–16, 135,310–11

overview of, 312–24signs of, 112–13

Pest spraysincreasing adherenceof, 311, 320

plant-based, 114, 137,158

Petunias, 61, 68, 259–60,259, 329

Phlox, 50, 61, 63, 89, 97,99, 116, 128, 199,261–62garden, 106, 124, 262moss, 23, 215, 262prairie, 261

drying plants for, 58Herb Garden, 223, 344

Really Rosy Potpourri,50, 348

Pots, 66, 120–21Potted Plant Picnic, 68,347

Potted plants, 42, 66–68.See also Container gar-dens

Potting Mix, Perfect, 128,346

Potting Soil, Ultra-Light,67, 354

Powder, baby, 133Powdery mildew, 99, 116,158, 240, 262, 277, 328,328

Powdery Mildew Control,261, 347

Primroses, 24, 89, 138,253, 253, 265, 265

Privacy, plants providing,16, 114, 256–57

Pruning, 96–100for disease control,327, 328

for extending bloom,11

groundcovers, 218for increasing sunlight,41

perennials, 97for pest control, 323roses, 274–75, 277shrubs, 292–93, 294transplants, 92

Pumpkins, 52Purple fountain grass, 68

Photographs, for gardendesign, 7

pH test, 48, 84Pinching, 96–100, 123,136

Pincushion flowers, 11,50, 97, 286, 286

Pines, 27Pinks, 40, 53, 74, 97, 201-2, 201, 251. Seealso Dianthus

Pipes, plastic, for wetsites, 35

Planningcolor considerationsfor, 8–11

design considerationsfor, 2–8, 12–15

for mixed plantings,16–21

for year-round color,22–27

Plantains, 56Plant food, in tonics, 126,129, 348

Plant list, in garden planning, 13

Plant selection, 84–86Plant ties, 102Plum, beach, 40Plumbagos, 10, 19, 215,294

Poison ivy, 81Polka-dot plant, 68, 144Poppies, 70, 89, 199,263–64Iceland, 264Oriental, 103, 263–64,263

Portulaca, 88Potpourris




INDEX370

QQuamash, 171Quassia chips, in tonics,229, 347

Quassia Slug Spray, 229,347

Queen Anne’s lace, 56,311

Queen-of-the-prairie, 36,257

Quince, flowering, 24

RRabbits, 93, 146, 326Ragweed, 111–12Rain barrels, wateringwith, 33

Raised beds, 35–36, 36, 272Really Rosy Potpourri, 50,348

Rearrangement of plants,15

Redbuds, 20, 24Red-hot pokers, 61, 266,266

Renovations, garden,28–31

Repotting Booster Tonic,126, 348

Rhododendrons, 21, 27,54, 131, 218, 232catawba, 269profile of, 267–70rosebay, 268

Rhubarb leaves, in tonics,318, 348

Rhubarb Pest RepellentTonic, 318, 348

Ribbon grass, 19Rodents, 113, 326

climbing, 302disease prevention for,278

disease-resistant, 116drying petals of, 280easy-care, 273English, 273, 279Floribundas, 279grafted, 273Grandifloras, 276, 279

hardy, 51Hybrid Tea, 272, 276,277, 279

layering, 131Lenten, 22–23, 104,216, 253, 258, 294

little gem, 278miniature, 277modern shrub, 273own-root, 274pests attacking, 281planting site for,272–73, 279

plants paired with,49–51, 51, 182, 276

Polyantha, 273profile of, 271–81pruning, 100, 274–75,277

raised beds for, 272root suckers on, 278rugosa, 40, 218, 273,292

shrub, 19soil amendments for,279–80

sweetbrier, 271winter protection for,279

Rose sawfly, 281

Rooting hormone, for cuttings, 124, 125

Rooting time, for cuttings, 126

Root Revival Tonic, 93,349

Root-Rousing Tonic, 95,349

Rootsof transplants

checking, 132loosening, 69–70,91

tree, planting among,41–42

tuberous, defined,168–69, 192

Root suckers, on roses,278

Rosebuds, in tonics, 50,348

Rose essential oil, in tonics, 50, 348

Rose geranium leaves, intonics, 50, 348

Rose mallow, 36, 227,227, 253–54, 257

Rosemary, 58, 224in tonics, 223, 344

Rose petals, in tonics, 50,348

Rose Rousin’ Elixir, 271,350

RosesAmerican beauty, 277

bare-root, 271, 272black spot on, 50, 116,277

Canadian, 273Christmas, 22–23




INDEX 371

Rosy Clean-Up Elixir, 280,350

Rosy Feeding Regime,274, 350

Rudbeckias, 282–83, 284,287. See also Coneflow-ers, orange

Rusts, 328

SSaffron, 189Sage, 56, 223, 224

mealycup, 50profile of, 284–85Russian, 74, 101, 140scarlet, 284, 285in tonics, 252, 342

Salt, in tonics, 64, 355Salt damage, 117, 330Salt-tolerant shrubs, 40Salvias, 18, 56, 60, 61, 68

Sand, for clay soil, 38Sandy-soil sites, 39–40Sawdust, as soil amend-ment, 82

Scabiosas, 286. See alsoPincushion flowers

Scale, 320, 320Scaly bulbs, defined, 242Scare-’Em-All Tonic, 349Scarlet runner beans, 47,122, 293

Scat Cat Solution, 149,351

Seasons. See also specificseasonscolor throughout,22–27

Sedums, 34, 40, 124, 128,

in formal gardens, 65,65

as groundcovers, 218growth of, 293layering, 131loosening roots of, 289in mixed planting, 20moisture-loving, 36overview of, 289–94planting, 29, 289–91plants paired with,293, 294

privacy from, 16for protectingflowerbeds, 45

pruning, 292–93, 294salt-tolerant, 40for shade, 21showy, 291–92winter-hardy, 291

Shrub Stimulator, Super,290, 354

Silver-lace vine, 303Site selection

checking drainage for,8, 79

for flower garden, 3–6,13

plants suited for, 24,80, 135

Size of flower garden, 6Sleep sachet, 238Slopes, gardening on,43–44

Slugs, 113, 114, 146, 164,229, 230, 321, 321

Slug Spray, Quassia, 229,347

Slugweiser, 321, 351Snails, 114, 146, 164, 321,321

215, 287–88, 287Seedbeds, preparing, 87Seedheads, for birds, 99Seedlings, 69, 89, 90–93Seedling Starter Tonic,132, 351

Seedling Strengthener,122, 351

Seedsvs. purchased plants,86

sowing, 69, 70, 86–90,145

starting, 119–22Seed-Starting Mix, Super,120, 352–53

Seed tapes, 90Self-sowing flowers,70–71, 98–99

Serviceberry, downy, 20Sevin, liquid, 319Shade

bench in, 42for hummingbirds, 60plants suited for, 3, 20,21, 23–24, 26, 28, 41,79, 144, 216, 224,253

for potted plants, 67from trees, 41–42

Shampoo, baby. See Babyshampoo

Shopping tips, 84–86Shrub Elixir, Super, 291,353

Shrubs. See also specificshrubsfor balancing gardendesign, 19

bulbs with, 173flowering, 19, 24




INDEX372

Snakeroots, 63Snapdragons, 54, 61, 96,295, 295, 311

Sneezeweeds, 56, 98, 101,106, 195, 257

Snow, as mulch, 117Snowdrops, 23, 170, 218,294

Snowflakes, 25Snow-in-summer, 29,213, 215

Snow-on-the-mountain,146

Soap. See also Liquid dishsoapas deer deterrent, 325insecticidal, 314, 322,323

Soilamending, 29, 79, 82,117, 279–80

annuals improving,142

berms, 81checking drainage of,8, 79

clay, 37–38digging test hole in, 4dry, 25–26, 32–34heavy, defined, 38potting, in tonics, 67,354

preparing, 82–84preventing erosion of,43

rocky, 83sandy, 39–40soggy, 34–36, 165for transplants, 92

Soil compaction, 330, 330Soil cultivation, for pest

100–102Star-of-Bethlehems, 25Start-Up Snack, 129, 352Statices, 50Stepping stones, 38, 59,73

Stink bug, 314Stocks, 74, 88Straw, as soil amendment,82

Strawflowers, 147Stumps, tree, 80–81Sugar, in tonics, 61, 179,321, 333, 345, 351

Sulfur, uses for, 129, 167Summer flower care,25–27

Summer RejuvenatingTonic, 14, 352

Summersweet, 21Sundrops, 128, 178Sunflowers, 18, 26–27, 56,122, 143, 147–48annual, 298, 298common, 99Maximilian, 257Mexican, 18, 56, 99,143

perennial, 98, 99, 298profile of, 298swamp, 36, 257, 298willow-leaved, 298

Sunken beds, 33–34Sunlight

assessing, in plantingsite, 78–79

flowers facing, 26–27groundcovers for, 215perennials for, 23,28–29

control, 323Soil Energizer Elixir, 12,352

Soil problems, symptomsof, 330

Soil testing, 48, 84, 330Solomon’s seal, 153Southernwood, 59South-facing sites, plant-ing in, 23

Spanish flag, 246Speakers, outdoor, 46Speedwells, 97, 106, 296,296

Sphagnum moss, for pre-venting damping-off,122

Spider flowers, 18, 70, 143Spider Mite Mix, Super,322, 354

Spider mites, 113, 148,180, 281, 322, 322

Spiderwebs, for hum-mingbirds, 60

Spiderworts, 63, 97, 253Spinach, 17Spireas

false (see Astilbes)Thunberg, 24

Spittlebugs, 319Spring, early-bloomersfor, 22–25

Sprinklers, watering depthfrom, 107

Spruces, for winter color,27

Spurges, 297, 297Squash, 52Squash bug, 314Squirrels, 171, 248Staking methods, 30,




INDEX 373

on shade-lovingplants, 26

Super Seed-Starting Mix,120, 352–53

Super Shrub Elixir, 291,353

Super Shrub Stimulator,290, 354

Super Spider Mite Mix,322, 354

Sweet box, dwarf, 218Sweet peas, 56Sweet potato, ornamental,68

Sweet William, 131,201–2wild, 262

Swiss chard, 17, 258

TTansy, in tonics, 252, 342Tarnished plant bug, 314Tarragon, 223Tea

bee balm, 158for roses, 279–80in tonics, 93, 301, 328,333, 337, 339, 349

Tea granules, in tonics,12, 40, 95, 104, 110,122, 132, 170, 231, 255,274, 279, 290, 335, 337,339, 340, 341, 345, 350,351, 352, 354

Tea water, in tonics, 108,126, 338, 348

Thistles, 56, 112Thrips, 211, 281, 323, 323Thyme, 29, 58, 59, 215,219, 223, 224, 224

Tulips, 23, 104, 130, 138,168, 169, 172, 299–300,299

UUltra-Light Potting Soil,67, 354

USDA Plant HardinessZone Map, 251, 356

VVacuum, for pest control,113

Vegetable oil, in tonics,317, 328, 339

Vegetables, 17, 258. Seealso specific vegetables

Verbenas, 58, 61, 68, 256,301, 301

Vermiculite, in tonics,120, 128, 346, 352–53

Vervains, Brazilian, 18,98, 256

Vetch, crown, 217Viburnums, 21, 27, 131,240

Vinegarherbal, 221in tonics, 64, 112, 116,333, 355

Vines. See also specificvinesattracting humming-birds, 61

around foundationshrubs, 47

layering, 131locating, 19

Ties, plant, 102Tilling, avoiding, withsandy soil, 39

Toads, for pest control,115–16

Tobaccoflowering, 61, 74, 143,329

in tonics, 333Tobacco mosaic virus, 329Tobacco tea, in tonics,115, 116, 118, 146, 255,280, 334, 335, 339, 340,350

Tomatoes, 17, 258Tonics. See Flower PowerTonics

Tools, garden, 105, 118Toothpick, for sowingtiny seeds, 121

Topsoil, in tonics, 5, 128,335, 346

Tours, garden, 21Transplanting methods,71, 90–93

Transplantsbuying, 86care of, 131–33watering, 33

Transplant Tonic, 104,354

Traps, slug and snail, 164,321

Trees, 20, 41–42. See alsospecific trees

Tree stumps, 80–81Trumpet vines, 61, 311Tuberoses, 58Tuberous roots, defined,168–69, 192

Tubers, defined, 168




INDEX374

Vines (continued)paired with shrubs,293

profile of, 302–5types of, 303

Violets, 24, 25, 53, 144,253

Virburnums, 292Viruses, 180, 329Vitamin B1 Plant Starter,in tonics, 126, 348

Voles, 113, 326, 326

WWalls, 43, 44, 64Walnut trees, black, 268Watering

with all-purpose elixir,109

for deep rooting, 107frequency of, 33groundcovers, 43indications for, 108mulch minimizing,108

new beds, 94perennials, 33, 254,255

potted plants, 66preventing fungusfrom, 328

seedbeds, 89soaker hoses for, 31with soda bottle, 33summer-bloomingplants, 25–26

transplants, 33, 91, 92Weed Killer, Wonderful,64, 355

Witch hazels, 21, 24Wonderful Weed Killer,64, 355

Wood ashesin bulb fertilizer, 110in tonics, 109, 133,172, 216, 333, 336,346

Woodruff, sweet, 216, 223

Wormwoods, 10, 74, 219in tonic, 315, 337

YYarrows, 11

common, 311dividing, 106as fillers, 29leaves on, 8plants paired with,165, 178, 187, 194,238, 266, 282, 284

profile of, 306, 306pruning, 11, 97for sandy soil, 40

Year-Round Refresher, 20,355

Yeast, in tonics, 321, 351Yellowroot, 218Yuccas, 8, 14, 34, 53, 61,178, 206

ZZinnias, 23, 50, 56, 88,99, 121, 256, 307, 307

Zucchini, 52

Weedsamong annuals, 146attracting beneficial insects, 311

attracting butterflies,56

destroying, 62, 79–80,81, 110–12

among foundationshrubs, 48

preventing, 16, 18, 93,94

types of, 111–12Weed Wipeout, 112, 355Weigelas, 131, 289Wet-soil sites, 34–36, 37,165

Whiskey, in tonics, 68,110, 333, 341, 347

Whiteflies, 113, 148, 324,324

White flowers, for night-time gardens, 74

Whitefly Wipeout Tonic,324, 355

Wildflowers, 27, 62–63Willows, rooting hor-mone in, 125

Windflowers. SeeAnemones

Wind protection, in fragrance garden, 57

Wintercolorful plants for, 27mixed borders and, 17

Wintercreeper, 218Winter hazel, fragrant,24

Wishbone flower, 144Wisteria, 131, 302




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