Foxtail Lily Frenzy
I’d like to introduce you to my new obsession , which my husband lovingly calls my Foxtail Lily Frenzy (aka: eremurus ‘Oase’.) I’ve wanted to
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Harmony in the Garden Blog
A Side Yard Makeover – plus a HUGE giveaway!
Side yard makeovers are some of the most popular posts on my blog, and for good reason. (you can see why here and here)! First,
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Top 10 Deer-Resistant, Spring-Blooming Plants
I love a good Top 10 list, don’t you? Well, here’s one from me – my favorite Top 10 deer-resistant, spring-blooming plants for your garden!
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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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Creating a Rain Garden – Before & After
It’s been pouring rain for days now, which is the perfect time to talk about creating a rain garden. Even though many plants are still
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Camellias for MONTHS of wow-factor blooms
While there aren’t any camellias that bloom non-stop from fall through spring, I know of an easy way to have months of wow-factor blooms as early
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Part 2 Recap! 2020 Northwest Flower & Garden Show – (Fleur de Villes & Small Space Design)
Hello again everyone! I hope you’re ready for some pretty fantastic small space gardens, and some pure FANTASY! Here’s Part 2 of my Northwest Flower
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Who’s ready for spring? Here’s my 2020 Northwest Flower & Garden Show Recap – Part 1
WOW – what a whirlwind week it was at Seattle’s Northwest Flower & Garden Show! For several years now, I’ve flown to Seattle to
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Why you should visit the Japanese Tea Garden in the dead of winter
There’s something pretty special about visiting a garden in the dead of winter. Why? Because in the winter, a well-designed garden allows one to get
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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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A Skinny Space Before-and-After plus a Giveaway!
As I wrote about in my last post, time is a critical element in the garden. When planting a new garden, it’s understandable to want your plants to hurry
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Another lawn-gone, low-water Before & After
Happy New Year, Everyone! Being the first day of a new year (of a new decade, no less!), I feel it’s the perfect time to
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