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Maximizing Space: Practical Storage Solutions for Small NYC Backyards
Storage in small city backyards can be tricky. Here are three of my favorite ways to sneak in extra storage without sacrificing style.
Apr 82 min read


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


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 192 min read


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, 20241 min read


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, 20243 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.
Oct 1, 20231 min read


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, 20232 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.
Sep 29, 20234 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


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, 20233 min read


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, 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.
Dec 14, 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 28, 20222 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!
Nov 27, 20224 min read


2022 Seed Sowing for Greenleaf Garden
All the different types of plants I'm starting from seed in my garden this year.
Mar 23, 20221 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.
Jan 25, 20222 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...
Jul 1, 20212 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 20, 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...
Jun 12, 20213 min read
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