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Apr 22, 20212 min read
Best Plants for Spring + Summer Fragrance
Bloomerang® Lilac There is a lot to love about April and May, especially if you have a garden. On the top of my list is the irresistible...
Apr 13, 20212 min read
Made for Shade
Sunny summer days are just around the corner, which means it's time to think about staying cool. A good shade over your lounge area or...
Mar 25, 20212 min read
What to Plant Now: Spring-Blooming Perennials
With the start of spring, as bulbs pop up and plants break their dormancy, I always feel a rush of excitement to fill in gardens with as...
Mar 17, 20212 min read
Choosing Plants for Your Garden
Pick your style First things first. Choose a style or theme for your garden before embarking on a planting adventure. Perhaps you love...
Mar 15, 20214 min read
Building Your Own Raised Beds
Now that our yard is fenced and our lawn is growing in, we're starting our first proper garden project: raised vegetable beds. While...
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Pet-Friendly Indoor Plants
In case you've got a furry friend (or in our case, 5), sharing your home with you, here are some of my favorite pet-safe plants to safely...
Feb 19, 20213 min read
Starting from Scratch
The journey of designing a garden is different for every space, but I find that they all start off much in the same way. Since I'm...
Feb 15, 20214 min read
Starting Your Seeds Indoors
Once you've planned out your garden beds for the season, and purchased your seeds, it's time to get them planted up and ready to sprout!...
Feb 7, 20212 min read
A Quick + Easy Guide to Buying Seeds
Whether you're looking to add some unique new flowers to your garden, or planning out your raised veggie beds, here are a few tips...
Feb 2, 20211 min read
Indoor: Low-Light Plant Stars
Whether it’s a dim corner away from the window or a tabletop in a north-facing room, these two plants can brighten any corner.
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Planning a Veggie Garden
Vegetable gardens do require a bit of planning so here's a rundown on the basics of planning yours and a glimpse of what we'll be growing.
Nov 11, 20201 min read
What to Plant Now: Winter Veggies
Between the uptick in home-grown everything and the fact that many folks have been quarantining, 2020 has truly been the year of the...
Oct 29, 20201 min read
What to Plant Now: Trees + Shrubs
These cools, autumn days are actually the ideal time to plant most woody trees and shrubs. Here's what I'll be planting this year.
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Top 5 Perennials for Autumn Color
Longing for more color in the garden this time of year? There is still time to plant for your favorite hues. Any of these late-season...
Oct 15, 20202 min read
Autumn Container Inspiration
This fall, I'm diving into tons of projects to help us feel more settled and put our stamp on our new home. One of the big things on my...
Oct 6, 20202 min read
Planning Your Springtime Bulb Program
In all of the excitement of moving into our new home and with fall upon us, I've recently accumulated an absolutely absurd number of spring-
Sep 22, 20201 min read
5 Plants for Dazzling Fall Color
Plant from this selection for guaranteed gorgeous fall color.
Sep 15, 20201 min read
Behind the Design | Carroll Gardens Rooftop
These clients wanted to transform the bland and barren rooftop into a place where they could grill, lounge, and entertain.
Aug 25, 20201 min read
What to Plant Now: Autumn Annuals
As flowering perennials die down for the season, filling in beds with fall-flowering annuals can keep your garden blooming a bit longer.
Aug 17, 20201 min read
Faux Indoor Plants
From dimly-lit rooms, to maxed-out to-do lists, faux indoor plants can be a great way to add some green into your home.
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