Harmony in the Garden Blog

Category: Garden Design Tips

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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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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Light and Airy Flowers for a Naturalistic Garden

Light and airy flowers, which I fondly call ‘bobbers,’ are one of the key components of a naturalistic garden. Despite their varying shapes (balls, umbels,

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Kubota Garden – lessons in form and shape

Visiting Seattle’s Kubota Garden is like taking a masterclass in the study of form and shape. Located in the middle of a quiet suburban neighborhood,

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Pink Flowers for the Fall Garden

Pink flowers for the fall garden aren’t usually the colors gardeners think of, which is such a shame! When combined with fall’s traditional colors of

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Designing a Modified Meadow

Designing a modified meadow in my new garden has been one of the most challenging yet most rewarding things I’ve ever created. Also known as

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Designing with Ball-Shaped Flowers

I love designing with ball-shaped flowers. Don’t get me wrong, I also adore spire-shaped flowers (click here if you missed that post!) However, there’s something about

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Designing with Spire-Shaped Flowers

When designing a garden, some of my favorite plants to include are those with spire-shaped flowers. Spire-shaped flowers are typically triangular, with a broader base

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