Screening with Green
The best trees, shrubs and grasses for adding privacy to a space or screening unsightly elements.
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- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Minimalist Fall Maintenance (and Why You Should Try it)
One of the questions I get asked most often this time of year is how to handle and prepare the garden as we move towards winter. Should...
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
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.
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
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 27, 2022
- 4 min
Summer at Greenleaf Garden
Here's an ode to our last few months at Greenleaf Garden – what we grew and how it all went!
- Mar 23, 2022
- 2 min
Early Spring Update at Greenleaf Garden
From pruning shrubs to sowing seeds, here's what I'm up to in early spring in the garden at Greenleaf.
- Feb 24, 2022
- 1 min
Late-Winter Pruning
A quick guide to late-winter pruning of shrubs (like hydrangea!) in the garden.
- Jan 25, 2022
- 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...
- May 21, 2021
- 1 min
Simple, Chic, Effective & Affordable: Solar Lights
Solar lights have come a long way in terms of variety, styling, and effectiveness. If you're looking to avoid electricity in your outdoor...
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Adirondack Chair Round Up
We've all spent more time than usual at home this year and invested in making our outdoor spaces safe for socializing. If you are still...
- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
Springtime Garden Maintenance Guide
If you haven't done so already, now is definitely the time to take care of springtime garden maintenance. The following guide to pruning,...
- 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
The Lowdown on Mulch
From helping with soil temperature and moisture regulation to blocking out weeds, mulch is often considered a gardener's best friend. My...
- 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...
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