March 2009

Between friends

One of the perks of my job is that I'm never far from a garden. Near my office is a window overlooking the half-acre Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, where we try out new plant varieties and combinations.

Win a Makeover with Stephen Saint-Onge!

Enter our Save My Room contest for a chance to win a room makeover from Stephen Saint-Onge, our makeover master. Plus, the winning room will be featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

Garden Spot

Best Dressed

Cookie Break

Sowing Order

Flowery Language

Screen Play

Good Chemistry

A gardener shares his recipe for success with rhododendrons and azaleas.

Spark Up Your Shade Garden

MARCH GARDENER

MARCH GARDENER Our favorite tools and tips for everyone who loves to dig

Spring Planting NOTEBOOK

Boost curb appeal with an easy, inexpensive flowerbed. Follow our step-by-step guide, then fill it with new, BHG-tested flowers.

Best of 2009

House Warming

This warm and comfortable home proves that modern style and family-friendly comfort can easily co-exist.

BUY ONCE, USE FOREVER

Q. We asked designers and stylists: What is the hardest-working, most versatile piece of furniture?

Private Island

Tropical accents and personality-packed furniture make this small bath big on style and storage.

House Calls with Stephen Saint-Onge

Soft color and updated furniture give these rooms versatility and a polished look.

Sleeping Beauties

Don't just make your bed-- dress it. Wake up in style with these easy tips and ideas.

WINDOW WISE

Replace your inefficient windows now and enjoy lower cooling bills this summer.

Tailored for Fun

HOW DO YOU MAKE A HOUSE FULL OF ANTIQUES WORK FOR A YOUNG FAMILY? WITH LOTS OF WHITE PAINT AND PLAYFUL PAIRINGS OF OLD AND NEW.

Growth opportunity

Growth Opportunity WITH A SMALL BUDGET, A CONTAINER GARDENER TRANSFORMS HER GARAGE INTO A LUSH POTTING SHED.

Path Finders

AN EXUBERANT COTTAGE GARDEN BUILT ON A BUDGET PROVES THAT LESS CAN BE MORE.

See Spot Read

Mix dogs, books, and kids together for great reading.

Spring Break 101

With more teens traveling, parents wonder whether their kids are ready to go-- or ready to try something different.

Dazzling Dahlias

For brilliant color from midsummer to frost, plant dahlias this spring. These garden divas save their spectacular, over-the-top performance for late summer and early fall. Once you've grown them, you'll be hooked. Dahlias prefer full sun; they'll also grow in partial shade. They are perennial in Zones 8-10. In other Zones, dahlias are easily overwintered indoors (details will accompany your order). Especially for our magazine readers, we created two unique collections that are guaranteed to be head turners.

No-Hassle Watering

I Did It!