Designing an HOA Garden You Love
Just part of my mom’s previous 1-1/2 acre garden. I’m especially excited about today’s topic: “Designing an HOA Garden You Love.” Over the years,
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Harmony in the Garden Blog
The Power of Pink in Garden Design
I’ve wanted to write about the power of pink in garden design for a long time, as it tends to be a surprisingly polarizing color
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Euphorbia Euphoria
In early spring, it’s safe to say I’m in a state of ‘euphorbia euphoria.’ Clusters of otherworldly chartreuse flowers hover above many other perennials just
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25 Heat-Loving, Deer-Resistant Perennials for Hot Summer Days
I’m regularly asked by fellow gardeners which heat-loving, deer-resistant perennials truly thrive in hot summer gardens, and which ones survive year after year without constant
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Lavenders for All Four Seasons: Varieties That Shine Year-Round
Lavenders for all four seasons? Yes! (Though winter-blooming varieties are best suited to milder climates.) After designing gardens for over 25 years, I can confidently
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Planning and Planting Roses in My Garden
Planning and planting the roses in my garden has been more therapeutic than I ever could have imagined. While sitting with my father in the
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Top Garden Gifts for 2025: What Gardeners Really Want This Year
The holidays are here, so as a follow-up to my previous Favorite New Plants post, today I’m sharing my Top Garden Gifts for 2025: What
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Favorite New Plants of 2025: Beauty, Resilience, and Surprise
Welcome to my end-of-year wrap-up: My Favorite New Plants of 2025—Beauty, Resilience, and a Few Surprises! While some of the plants below are, indeed, new
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Garden Ideas from Garden Tours: Takeaways, Tips, and Inspiration
Every spring, I look forward to new and exciting garden ideas from upcoming garden tours. Regardless of the garden’s size or style, I undoubtedly return
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Creative Container Ideas for Small and Large Gardens
Today, I want to share my favorite creative container garden ideas for small and large gardens, from compact entryways to expansive landscapes. I’ve yet to
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Transform a Tiny Patio: Creative Tips for Charm and Function
Today, I want to share with you how to transform a tiny patio with creative tips that add both charm and functionality to any size garden.
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Mindful Fall Garden Cleanup to Support Wildlife and Soil Health
With the crispness of fall in the air, it’s the ideal time to rethink fall garden cleanup, especially when it comes to supporting wildlife. A
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How to use Blue in the Garden
When speaking with a garden club recently, we spent quite a bit of time discussing how to use blue in the garden. Whether using blue
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Refrigerate Peony Buds for Months of Blooms
Today I’m sharing something I tried for the first time ever – how to refrigerate peony buds for months of blooms. And, as a bonus,
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My Top 3 Favorite Garden Tools (and why I use them year after year)
With spring upon us, I wanted to share my top three favorite garden tools: the simple, reliable standbys I reach for year after year. As
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