Garden challenges—what would our favorite hobby be without them? While hope may spring each year, by the summer it can feel tempting to raise the white flag. This season, face your trickiest tests head on by revisiting some of our most popular ‘garden challenge’ topics. Sometimes, all it takes is the right perspective—or just the right tool—to get to the other side of summer (mostly) unscathed.
IN THIS ISSUE
Battling Bad Bunnies
Rabbit damage reducing you to tears? Find some deterrent strategies that actually work.
Cultural Symmetry
Japanese heritage meets Victorian design in this Twin Cities garden.
Best Tools for the Job
Make tackling garden challenges a breeze by having the right high-quality tools on hand.
Field of Dreams
Lavender Bluff Farm in Stockholm, Wis. is a you-pick paradise for lavender lovers.
Honeyberry Haven
A honeyberry orchardist introduces a new super fruit. Plus: recipes for your harvest!
Q&A: Oak Wilt
Learn how to identify and treat this tragic epidemic.
Weathering the Storm
Explore a list of shrubs and perennials that can take it all when it comes to harsh weather.
‘Hellstrip’ Garden Planning
Get a diagram and a list of the best plants for a high-traffic boulevard garden.
Reframing Failure
Gain a new perspective on what gardening teaches us when things go wrong.
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