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Oct 21 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.

Sep 93 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 29, 20232 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.

Jan 19, 20233 min read

Screening with Green

The best trees, shrubs and grasses for adding privacy to a space or screening unsightly elements.

Jan 18, 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.

Dec 14, 20222 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.

Nov 28, 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...

Jul 1, 20212 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...

Jun 12, 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...

May 28, 20212 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...

Apr 13, 20212 min read

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 17, 20212 min read

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...

Feb 19, 20213 min read

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...

Jan 29, 20212 min read

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.

BY KAT AUL CERVONI