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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Category: Texture in the Garden
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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Transforming a side yard from Blah to Beautiful
I originally wrote this post about transforming a side yard eight years ago. However, I’m re-writing this in honor of my friend who created this
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Designing with Ornamental Grasses: How to Use Them in Garden Design
I’ve been designing with ornamental grasses for decades and consider them an indispensable staple not only in my own garden, but in the gardens I
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Creating Winter Interest in the Garden – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Creating Winter Interest in the Garden (if you missed Part 1, click here.) I recently walked through a new client’s
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December Garden Rockstars
It’s mid-December, and most of my garden is now fast asleep. This week’s rain has knocked off the remaining fall leaves, perennials are silently slumbering
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Drab to Fab – My Front Entry Garden Makeover
When designing the front entrance of a client’s new garden, I know I’ve succeeded in creating something special when: 1. I spy someone walking down
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Going, going, gone in the Fall garden
When the garden begins to shut down and take on its melancholy tones this time of year, I often think of my grandmother. I don’t
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New York’s Conservatory Garden
Without a doubt, one of my very favorite places in New York is Central Park’s Conservatory Garden. This was my first time visiting this garden,
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Replacing a lawn with a garden – Part 3
Here we are at the end of May and I’m happy to share with you the final phase of my front garden re-do! As you
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My spring garden – color, texture, scent, and form
While walking around my garden the other day my friend excitedly commented ‘I totally get what you’re doing here – you write all about this in
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Creating harmony in the fall garden
There’s something magical about fall colors in the garden, isn’t there? My favorite time of year is the moment I open my front door and
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