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Oct 16, 20242 min read
Why Are My Pine Trees Dropping Needles?
Learn about pine tree seasonal needle drop and how to tell the difference between this natural process or signs of a larger issue.

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, 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.


Apr 22, 20232 min read
Making a Splash: Bird Baths
Looking to attract more feathered friends to your garden? Add a bird bath! Here are my top picks for the season.


Mar 19, 20231 min read
Handy+Haute Hose Organizers
Three options for hose organization to suit any style.


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


Dec 14, 20222 min read
Minimalist Fall Maintenance (and Why You Should Try it)
One of the questions I get asked most often this time of year is how to handle and prepare the garden as we move towards winter. Should...


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, 20222 min read
Early Spring Update at Greenleaf Garden
From pruning shrubs to sowing seeds, here's what I'm up to in early spring in the garden at Greenleaf.


Feb 24, 20221 min read
Late-Winter Pruning
A quick guide to late-winter pruning of shrubs (like hydrangea!) in the garden.


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...

May 21, 20211 min read
Simple, Chic, Effective & Affordable: Solar Lights
Solar lights have come a long way in terms of variety, styling, and effectiveness. If you're looking to avoid electricity in your outdoor...

May 11, 20212 min read
Adirondack Chair Round Up
We've all spent more time than usual at home this year and invested in making our outdoor spaces safe for socializing. If you are still...
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