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Book Club: 3 Must-Read Inspirational Books for Your Naturalistic Garden
Here are my current favorite inspirational books for unique takes on the naturalistic garden style.
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Livingetc | Outdoor Furniture Layout Plans for a Small Patio — 5 Ideas Landscape Designers Say You Should Try
Click here to read expert advice from Kat and others on furniture layout ideas for small spaces as featured in Livingetc.
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Rain Garden Plant Guide Part I: The Best Perennials for Damp Conditions
When it comes to designing a rain garden, selecting the right plants is essential. Here are my go-to perennials for moist-to-wet conditions.
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Here Are the Spring Bulbs I'm Planting This Fall
Here's the list of spring-flowering bulbs I'm planting this fall in front borders at Winterhill.
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Stylish Solutions for Effective Garden and Patio Drainage
With climate change leading to more extreme weather events, it's crucial to prioritize effective drainage in your garden and patio design.
Sep 29, 20234 min read
Winterhill Front Garden Update
Here's a rundown of what I've been up to in the front garden borders at Winterhill during our first summer here.
Jan 19, 20233 min read
Screening with Green
The best trees, shrubs and grasses for adding privacy to a space or screening unsightly elements.
Jan 18, 20233 min read
Inspiring Winter Gardens
Whether you prefer an in-person trip, or to scroll through photos online here's a list of my favorite gardens for winter inspiration.
Dec 14, 20222 min read
Book Club: Late Fall 2022
From pollinator-friendly plants to learning to predict the weather (sort of), here are my top choices for late-fall reading.
Dec 14, 20222 min read
What to Plant Now: Springtime Bulbs
While planting certainly slows down in late fall, there's one last thing to plant before the ground freezes: spring-flowering bulbs.
Nov 28, 20222 min read
Introducing Winterhill
The last 12 months has brought many exciting new things for our family – first and foremost the birth of our daughter, Murphy, last...
Nov 27, 20224 min read
Summer at Greenleaf Garden
Here's an ode to our last few months at Greenleaf Garden – what we grew and how it all went!
Mar 23, 20221 min read
2022 Seed Sowing for Greenleaf Garden
All the different types of plants I'm starting from seed in my garden this year.
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Behind the Design | A Shared Rooftop Garden Grows in Brooklyn
Tough environmental conditions, limited space and the need for balance were the ultimate challenges for this shared rooftop garden.
Jul 1, 20212 min read
Umbels: The Secret Ingredient to Your Wildflower or Cottage Garden
From envy-inspiring Instagram accounts to swoon-worthy pictures on Pinterest, it seems like wildflower and cottage gardens are on...
Jun 20, 20213 min read
Tips for Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
It's the number one complaint I get from people regarding their outdoor spaces – too many mosquitoes. To help make your space a more...
Jun 12, 20213 min read
Designing with Ornamental Grasses
Whether you love a modern, minimalist aesthetic or a wild, naturalistic garden style, ornamental grasses are a fabulous, dynamic addition...
May 28, 20212 min read
The Pear Tree Border
Greenleaf Garden is starting to take shape. We've cultivated a healthy lawn and started our raised veggie + cutting garden. The next item...
May 21, 20212 min read
Springtime Container Roundup
My four favorite indoor and outdoor planters for springtime. Abelia Flat Ceramic Planter in Gray via Bloomist For a smaller indoor plant...
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Fun with Ferns
One of my favorite plants for both form and texture is the fern. I use them often and abundantly in the garden, but they are also wildly...
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