2022 Seed Sowing for Greenleaf Garden
All the different types of plants I'm starting from seed in my garden this year.
BY KAT AUL CERVONI
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- Jan 25
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
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 22, 2021
- 2 min
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 13, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
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 17, 2021
- 2 min
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 15, 2021
- 4 min
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 8, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Feb 19, 2021
- 3 min
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 15, 2021
- 4 min
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 7, 2021
- 2 min
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 2, 2021
- 1 min
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.
- Jan 29, 2021
- 2 min
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.
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
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...