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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


6 Non-Evergreen Plants to Add Winter Interest to Your Garden
Here are 6 non-evergreen plants I love using to add extra oomph and winter interest to your garden.
Feb 22 min read


How to Care for Norfolk Pines
Here are my easy tips for caring for your Norfolk pine tree year round.
Jan 102 min read


How to Cut and Dry Hydrangea Stems
Drying hydrangea stems is very simple and a great way to enjoy your beautiful flowers long after the growing season has ended.
Oct 17, 20241 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 17, 20242 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


Plant Lore: Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Witch hazel: The name alone evokes everything from a spooky, magical potion to your facial astringent. But what about this tree?
Jan 25, 20221 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


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 22, 20212 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 29, 20201 min read


Plant Lore: Maples (Acer sp.)
One of the most common and popular trees in the northern hemisphere, the maple is famous for many things — spectacular fall color, the...
Oct 15, 20201 min read


Plant Lore: Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)
While autumn and spring color is reason enough to adore this tree, generations past appreciated it for a more macabre reason...
Sep 23, 20201 min read


5 Plants for Dazzling Fall Color
Plant from this selection for guaranteed gorgeous fall color.
Sep 23, 20201 min read


The Science Behind Fall Color
Ever wonder what makes the green leaves of summer turn yellow, orange, and red in the fall?
Sep 23, 20201 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 22, 20202 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


Pruning Lilacs
While it might feel counterintuitive, yearly pruning is key to promoting stronger growth and more prolific flowering in your lilacs.
Jun 23, 20201 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 16, 20202 min read


What to Plant Now: Pollinator-Friendly Plants
You don’t need a huge, sunny meadow to create a garden that supports pollinators.
Jun 10, 20201 min read
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