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Rharian Fields is a garden design studio based in Houston, Texas, specializing in sustainable, design-forward gardens that blend beauty, ecology, and resilience.

09/04/2026

Ponds have a reputation problem.

Mosquitoes, upkeep, “too much work” - I hear it constantly. None of that is inevitable

A well-built pond is a layered system. Oxygenating plants do the filtration, marginals root right at the edge, and pretty soon you’ve got lizards, birds, life you didn’t have before. A lawn alone can’t give you that

It takes some care up front - sizing the pump to the actual volume, getting the soil right, finding an installer who knows what they’re doing. After that, it mostly holds itself

If you’re looking for native plants that can be used in a Naturalistic, yet Semi-Formal design, we’ve used folly farm fo...
08/31/2026

If you’re looking for native plants that can be used in a Naturalistic, yet Semi-Formal design, we’ve used folly farm for inspo - here’s what we’d swap to get this iconic look ̇gn

If you’re looking for native plants that can be used in a Naturalistic, yet Semi-Formal design, we’ve used folly farm fo...
08/31/2026

If you’re looking for native plants that can be used in a Naturalistic, yet Semi-Formal design, we’ve used folly farm for inspo - here’s what we’d swap to get this iconic look

we’re excited to introduce the new Rharian Fields brand identity, created in collaboration with Lawwrie | Visual Artist ...
08/27/2026

we’re excited to introduce the new Rharian Fields brand identity, created in collaboration with Lawwrie | Visual Artist & Designer as Rharian Fields has grown, we wanted our branding to better reflect the work we’re doing and the way we think about gardens. thoughtful, ecological, and rooted in place.

we worked with Lawwrie to bring that feeling into a new logo, typography, colors, and all the little details that make up the Rharian Fields identity, from our website and social media to our printed materials.

we’re really happy with where we landed, and so grateful to Lawwrie for helping us bring this vision to life thank you to everyone who has helped us grow this year 🌿

08/21/2026

we’ve talked about how water features are often avoided in Texas gardens. but when thoughtfully designed, water can be an incredible asset, especially in Texas. Water features support wildlife, increase biodiversity, and provide valuable habitat, particularly during our extreme summers and a changing climate.

here, we’re looking at Gertrude Jekyll’s Folly Farm in Sulhamstead, Berkshire. the garden is a beautiful example of a naturalistic approach to garden design, where planting, structure, and the flow of the landscape work together to create a space where wildlife can truly thrive.

in this reel, we look at the planting choices that make this pond so successful, and how we can take those principles and translate them into a texas garden.

folly farm is a wonderful reminder that supporting an ecosystem doesn’t have to come at the expense of beauty. when we design with nature rather than against it, our gardens can be both beautiful and more impactful.

08/17/2026

there are many ways we can collect rainwater in our gardens, a rain barrel, although the most common, is just one small option amongst others we can implement

rain barrels help us capture 50-100 gallons of rain water per session. it can either be attached to a downspout or it can be freestanding wherever it can catch water.

a cistern is a scaled up version of a rain barrel, they can collect hundreds to even thousands of gallons of water, depending on how much water is being routed and the capacity of the rain barrel itself. if you have the space, a cistern is a great option if you’re also trying to reduce your reliance on municipal water.

although a rain garden doesn’t store water, it’s a great way to harvest rain water in yards that have flooding/pooling. you can design rain gardens to flow to a designated area, and it’s a great way to use native species that have deep roots and are able to soak up a lot of that water in a passive way. it does drainage work and creates habitat, all it takes is a small depression and some research into what plants can best support a rain garden in your yard.

ponds are essentially rain gardens that keep the rain water for extended amounts of time. you usually need some sort of barrier like a liner to hold the water. you can use bentonite clay, a plastic liner, or a pre-made pond liner. a pond is a beautiful way to manage water and support your local wildlife, especially during Texas summers.

I believe every Texas garden should have a water feature, especially in times of climate change. we can use water in a multitude of ways to support our gardens and our local ecosystem.

french formal gardens were designed to be high maintenance. historically, that was the point - it was a display of labor...
08/13/2026

french formal gardens were designed to be high maintenance. historically, that was the point - it was a display of labor, money, and control over nature, meant to be unattainable for most people. fast forward, and most of us ended up with lawns in suburbia trying to emulate the French aristocracy.

but a lot of us are realizing the lawns we’ve been toiling over just aren’t working anymore. it’s the structure underneath the formal style that still calls to us, without the lawn attached to it.

I created a lookbook for homeowners who want to DIY formal garden design in a way that’s ecologically friendly, sustainable, and climate resilient.

it’s split into three parts: one third on the design style itself, one third plant palette (native options with their light and water needs, seasonal interest, and wildlife value) and one third my own portfolio of where and how I’ve used this in real client gardens.

it’s for anyone who wants a lower-maintenance yard that still looks like someone designed it on purpose.

link is in our bio if you want to learn more.

07/22/2026

the water feature i want to add to almost every garden and almost never get to.

a rill is a narrow, shallow channel of moving water - usually formal, usually stone-lined, usually running the length of a path or framing an axis. historically you see them in mediterranean and persian gardens, in formal english design, doing exactly what water should do in a hot climate: moving deliberately, cooling the air around it, giving you somewhere to dip your feet in august.

but here’s the catch... a rill has to be mathematically precise (grading, slope, circulation). that precision is exactly what makes it beautiful and it’s also exactly what makes it expensive. you’re not paying for a hole full of water, you’re paying for hardscape that has to be built exactly right or it simply won’t work.

so it stays on my list! the thing i quietly spec in my head for almost every garden i get to design. but if you ever have the opportunity - do it (for me!)

07/19/2026

the patio de la acequia at the generalife, part of the alhambra complex, is moorish garden design refined over centuries for a hot, dry climate. the rill running down the center isn’t decorative - it’s doing irrigation, cooling, and sound all at once, using a fraction of the water a pond or fountain would need.

this is a centuries-old answer to the exact problem texas gardeners are trying to solve for. the response wasn’t to avoid water, it was to use almost none of it and still get all of the cooling benefit.

a rill is one of the most practical things you can add to a texas garden - narrow, linear, architectural, and genuinely low-water once it’s on a recirculating system. it also happens to be one of the most beautiful in my personal opinion

07/13/2026

a rain barrel really is this simple - you just have to keep three things in mind (also renter friendly, they can be moved - ask me how I know!)

your roof material determines what that water is good for - metal roof gives you the cleanest collection for edible gardens, asphalt is fine for ornamentals.

every opening needs a fine mesh screen - mosquitoes love still water so an unscreened barrel isn’t a maybe, it’s a guarantee to be mosquito city.

and if you want to connect to drip irrigation, gravity-fed barrels don’t have much pressure - you’re either elevating the barrel or adding a small pump, or your drip line will barely trickle.

i’ll be honest - i’ve since gotten rid of my own rain barrels BUT in my next home (which we’re currently searching for, hopefully our forever one), i’m planning on big ole cisterns. i want to capture water at a scale that actually matters and once you understand how much rain you can collect in one single storm, it’s hard to think small.

this is part of a series i’m building on water features in texas - how to bring them in, how to make them work, and why i think every garden here needs one

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