Harmony Gardens

See this great playground in Tongva Park, Santa Monica with whimsical, colorful play-structures. There is a return to using natural elements like rocks for climbing. This is a great development in the playground design.

Welcome to this beautiful park that illustrates how we can combine water intensive elements with drought tolerant plants to provide a balance in the ecology and bring pleasure to your life.

Succulents and Cacti are beautiful and in some climates where water is restricted, they are one solution to water shortage. See how to combine textures, colors and shapes to bring delight to your garden year around.

Feng Shui often uses crystals and lights to increase good luck in your home. See the beautiful and artful light fixtures that can offer you not only light but good luck.

When I lost my Wisteria vine in my wealth quadrant, I had to find a solution to keep things going well. See this beautiful alternative. This is just one of the many alternatives that you can use to increase your wealth.

Knot gardens have been an inspiration as a source of delight for hundreds of years. This garden is particularly interesting as the colored foliage and different textures offer contrast and originality year round.

You don’t have to love gardening to enjoy this beautiful classic garden bursting with color in the springtime. This video highlights beautiful elements of plants, water and beautiful background shot at Filoli Garden in Woodside, California

Planting a drought tolerant garden doesn’t have to be only cacti. Here are some great suggestions for alternative planting options to save water in your garden.

Native plants are one way to attract butterflies to your garden.  See some excellent choices and be inspired to invite butterflies to your garden.

We all know that gardens restore humans. Our gardens can also provide homes and food to other species that support our world.