The Science Behind Fall Color
Ever wonder what makes the green leaves of summer turn yellow, orange, and red in the fall?
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Sep 16, 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 26, 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 18, 20202 min read
Overcoming Late-Summer Garden Issues
Here are a few of the most common late-summer pitfalls and how to manage them with aplomb.
Jul 28, 20202 min read
Behind the Design | West Village Backyard
From toe-stumping patio pavers to out-of-control vines, this tiny West Village space had a laundry list of problems that needed addressing.
Jul 22, 20202 min read
For the Birds
Regardless of the size of your outdoor space, here’s a rundown of ways you can increase the number of feathered friends who come by to visit
Jul 22, 20202 min read
Planting for Privacy
Whether you are in the city or the suburbs, creating privacy for an outdoor space is one of the most common design questions we face.
Jul 14, 20201 min read
Bright Ideas: Outdoor Lighting
In the season of outdoor living nothing helps to extend your time in the garden like outdoor lighting.
Jul 14, 20202 min read
What to Plant Now: Heat-Loving Summer Annuals
Here, we offer a selection of colorful, easy-to-plant options that’ll bring on the vibrancy and can take the heat, too.
Jul 8, 20201 min read
Behind the Design | Carroll Gardens Backyard
Confronted with red-painted concrete and a chain link fence, our clients had two main priorities for their new garden: beauty + function.
Jul 8, 20202 min read
3 Tips for Better Summer Tomatoes
Follow these three simple tips to ensure your tomatoes come out looking and tasting picnic perfect.
Jul 8, 20202 min read
The Buzz: What Really Keeps Mosquitoes Away?
One of the most common queries we get each season is how to get rid of mosquitoes.
Jul 1, 20201 min read
It's Time to Deadhead Your Roses
Eager for another flush of rose blossoms? Follow along with Kat as she walks you through how to deadhead your roses.
Jul 1, 20201 min read
The Holy Grill
Check out our go-to grills for any space, budget, or occasion.
Jun 23, 20201 min read
Night-Blooming Flowers
Check out these elusive nighttime bloomers and tips for incorporating them into your outdoor space.
Jun 23, 20201 min read
Pruning Lilacs
While it might feel counterintuitive, yearly pruning is key to promoting stronger growth and more prolific flowering in your lilacs.
Jun 16, 20202 min read
What to Plant Now: Shade Plants
Shade might seem like a liability when you want to grow flowers, but a low-light garden can still be full of blossoms and color.
Jun 10, 20201 min read
What to Plant Now: Pollinator-Friendly Plants
You don’t need a huge, sunny meadow to create a garden that supports pollinators.
May 28, 20201 min read
Springtime Lawn Care (Feed + Seed)
If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to feed and seed your lawn. Here are our tips for a healthy lawn.
May 19, 20201 min read
Weekend Weeding
Now is the time to get ahead of the weeds before warming temps send them into overdrive. If overwhelmed, start with a small section first.
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