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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 16


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 2


Book Club: 3 Must-Read Inspirational Books for Your Naturalistic Garden
Here are my current favorite inspirational books for unique takes on the naturalistic garden style.
Jan 19


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, 2024


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, 2024

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.
Oct 1, 2023


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, 2023


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.
Sep 29, 2023


Screening with Green
The best trees, shrubs and grasses for adding privacy to a space or screening unsightly elements.
Jan 19, 2023


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, 2023

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, 2022


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.
Dec 14, 2022


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, 2022


Summer at Greenleaf Garden
Here's an ode to our last few months at Greenleaf Garden – what we grew and how it all went!
Nov 27, 2022


2022 Seed Sowing for Greenleaf Garden
All the different types of plants I'm starting from seed in my garden this year.
Mar 23, 2022


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.
Jan 25, 2022


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, 2021


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 20, 2021


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, 2021


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, 2021

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, 2021


Fun with Ferns
One of my favorite plants for both form and texture is the fern. I use them often and abundantly in the garden, but they are also wildly...
Apr 30, 2021


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, 2021

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, 2021


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 25, 2021


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, 2021


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 15, 2021


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...
Mar 8, 2021


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, 2021

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 15, 2021


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 7, 2021

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.
Feb 2, 2021


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, 2021


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...
Nov 11, 2020


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, 2020


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 21, 2020


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 15, 2020


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-
Oct 7, 2020


5 Plants for Dazzling Fall Color
Plant from this selection for guaranteed gorgeous fall color.
Sep 23, 2020


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.
Sep 16, 2020


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 26, 2020

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.
Aug 18, 2020


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 28, 2020
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