Contents
SEPTEMBER 2013 VOLUME 37 NUMBER 7
Cover photo by Pride Family Brands / English Garden Collection
Departments
Viewpoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Marketplace. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ad Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Staying Current . . . . . . . . . . 26
Products
Product Round-up
Blowers, Sweepers
and Vacuums. . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Features
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Green Roofs
10 Getting Started with Green Roofs
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12 Selecting Plants for Green Walls
Irrigation and Water Management
14 Drought-tolerant landscapes
Landscape Design and Construction
18 10 Outdoor Furniture and Accessory Trends to Watch
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