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Best Trees for Rooftop Gardens in NYC
Here are five of the best trees for rooftop gardens in NYC that I frequently turn to with my landscape designs.
Mar 162 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.
Oct 2, 20241 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.
Sep 9, 20243 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, 20232 min read


Screening with Green
The best trees, shrubs and grasses for adding privacy to a space or screening unsightly elements.
Jan 19, 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.
Jan 18, 20233 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


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 28, 20222 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...
Jul 1, 20212 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...
Jun 12, 20213 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 28, 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...
Apr 13, 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 17, 20212 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 19, 20213 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.
Jan 29, 20212 min read
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