Garden Gate

You CAN create the garden of your dreams with Garden Gate magazine! Every issue is packed with must-have plants, reader tips, simple time- and money-saving ideas, step-by-step, how-to help and the inspiration you need to create a gorgeous garden year after year.

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Reader Tips • GREAT IDEAS FROM SMART GARDENERS

STRUGGLING WITH STUBBORN SEEDS? TRY THESE TIPS! • Some seeds don't sprout quickly — or at all — without a little babying. Here are 10 that need specific light conditions or temperatures or a little extra help breaking tough seed coats. Before you start any of these, know what they need — it'll increase your success rates and speed germination.

The Romance of Spring

Solve Garden Problems With Ground Covers

WHICH native PENSTEMON IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

2025’s Best New Plants!

DIANTHUS • Add fragrance, vivid color and timeless charm with this reliable, cold-hardy perennial.

on edge • Four garden pros share their go-to edging techniques.

One Garden, Two Worlds • In this colorful and welcoming garden, sunny, flower-filled front borders transition to a shady backyard hideaway.

What’s Your Gardening Style?

DESIGN CHALLENGE

Time to Crack Open a Good Book!

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

GARDEN ESSENTIALS • MAKE GARDENING EASIER THIS YEAR

Front-of-the-Border “Wow!” Power

Backyard Tornado