Harmony in the Garden https://harmonyinthegarden.com/ with Rebecca Sweet Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:26:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://harmonyinthegarden.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Favicon_Tree-180x180.png Harmony in the Garden https://harmonyinthegarden.com/ 32 32 Designing an HOA Garden You Love https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2026/01/designing-an-hoa-garden-you-love/ https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2026/01/designing-an-hoa-garden-you-love/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:22:42 +0000 https://harmonyinthegarden.com/?p=56590 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, I’ve heard from many clients who are downsizing and moving into communities governed by homeowners’ associations (HOA’s) – a transition that can cause a LOT of anxiety. Their primary concern […]

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]]> https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2026/01/designing-an-hoa-garden-you-love/feed/ 18 Top Garden Gifts for 2025: What Gardeners Really Want This Year https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/12/top-gardening-gifts-for-2025-what-gardeners-really-want-this-year/ https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/12/top-gardening-gifts-for-2025-what-gardeners-really-want-this-year/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:42:02 +0000 https://harmonyinthegarden.com/?p=56911 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 Gardeners REALLY Want! If you’ve ever struggled to find the perfect gardening gift, you know how tricky it can be, especially for gardeners who seem to already “have it all.” […]

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]]> https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/12/top-gardening-gifts-for-2025-what-gardeners-really-want-this-year/feed/ 10 Favorite New Plants of 2025: Beauty, Resilience, and Surprise https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/11/favorite-new-plants-of-2025-beauty-resilience-and-surprise/ https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/11/favorite-new-plants-of-2025-beauty-resilience-and-surprise/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:57:29 +0000 https://harmonyinthegarden.com/?p=56671 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 introductions, many are simply new to me. But after watching them thrive in both my blistering-hot Granite Bay garden (zone 9) and our cold, snowy Lake Tahoe garden (zone 6), […]

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]]> https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/11/favorite-new-plants-of-2025-beauty-resilience-and-surprise/feed/ 8 Garden Ideas from Garden Tours: Takeaways, Tips, and Inspiration https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/05/garden-ideas-from-garden-tours/ https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/05/garden-ideas-from-garden-tours/#comments Sat, 10 May 2025 18:09:41 +0000 https://harmonyinthegarden.com/?p=55991 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 buzzing with ideas. It’s not just the big, show-stopping moments that stick with me—sometimes it’s the smallest details that are most memorable:  a tucked-away seating nook, a clever use of […]

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]]> https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/05/garden-ideas-from-garden-tours/feed/ 5 The Power of Pink in Garden Design https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/03/the-power-of-pink-in-garden-design/ https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/03/the-power-of-pink-in-garden-design/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:23:46 +0000 https://harmonyinthegarden.com/?p=55712 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 among gardeners. It sounds crazy, doesn’t it? But as a garden designer and public speaker, I talk to hundreds of gardeners each year, and it’s not uncommon to hear people […]

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]]> https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/03/the-power-of-pink-in-garden-design/feed/ 15 Creative Container Ideas for Small and Large Gardens https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/02/5-ways-to-design-with-containers/ https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/02/5-ways-to-design-with-containers/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:22:07 +0000 https://harmonyinthegarden.com/?p=29444 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 encounter a garden that doesn’t include at least a few planted containers, whether for structure, seasonal color, or year-round interest. Artfully placed near the front door, grouped on a back […]

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]]> https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2025/02/5-ways-to-design-with-containers/feed/ 31 Transform a Tiny Patio: Creative Tips for Charm and Function https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2024/12/transforming-tiny-patios-creative-tips-for-charm-and-function/ https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2024/12/transforming-tiny-patios-creative-tips-for-charm-and-function/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:15:00 +0000 https://harmonyinthegarden.com/?p=54933 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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]]> https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2024/12/transforming-tiny-patios-creative-tips-for-charm-and-function/feed/ 16 Mindful Fall Garden Cleanup to Support Wildlife and Soil Health https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2024/10/mindful-fall-clean-up-for-the-wildlife-in-our-garden/ https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2024/10/mindful-fall-clean-up-for-the-wildlife-in-our-garden/#comments Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:32:31 +0000 https://harmonyinthegarden.com/?p=54679 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 more mindful approach to fall gardening can make a meaningful difference for insects, birds, and soil health, while also requiring less work from you. By loosening the reins and redefining […]

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]]> https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2024/10/mindful-fall-clean-up-for-the-wildlife-in-our-garden/feed/ 10 How to use Blue in the Garden https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2024/08/how-to-use-blue-in-the-garden/ https://harmonyinthegarden.com/2024/08/how-to-use-blue-in-the-garden/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:39:26 +0000 https://harmonyinthegarden.com/?p=54329 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 flowers, foliage, or accents, the topic was lively, as blue seems to be a favorite color among gardeners (right up there with purple and pink!). So today, I thought I’d […]

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