Mar 232 minEarly Spring Update at Greenleaf GardenFrom pruning shrubs to sowing seeds, here's what I'm up to in early spring in the garden at Greenleaf.
Feb 241 minLate-Winter PruningA quick guide to late-winter pruning of shrubs (like hydrangea!) in the garden.
Apr 30, 20212 minSpringtime Garden Maintenance GuideIf you haven't done so already, now is definitely the time to take care of springtime garden maintenance. The following guide to pruning,...
Mar 25, 20212 minWhat to Plant Now: Spring-Blooming PerennialsWith 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 10, 20213 minPrepping Your Garden for SpringNo matter the temperature outside, most of us are seeing sure signs of spring beginning to pop up here and there – not to mention the...
Feb 15, 20214 minStarting Your Seeds IndoorsOnce 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, 20212 minA Quick + Easy Guide to Buying SeedsWhether you're looking to add some unique new flowers to your garden, or planning out your raised veggie beds, here are a few tips...
Jan 29, 20212 minPlanning a Veggie GardenVegetable 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.
Dec 11, 20201 minSeasonal Color For the HomeWhether your taste leans contemporary or traditional, a boxwood wreath is the perfect way to decorate a front door or entryway.
Nov 11, 20201 minWhat to Plant Now: Winter VeggiesBetween the uptick in home-grown everything and the fact that many folks have been quarantining, 2020 has truly been the year of the...
Oct 29, 20201 minWhat to Plant Now: Trees + ShrubsThese 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, 20201 minPlant Lore: The Story Behind Jack-O'-LanternsDo you feel the urge to cover every available surface in decorative gourds this time of year? Me, too. Ever wonder why we take things a...
Oct 15, 20202 minAutumn Container InspirationThis 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, 20202 minPrepping Your Garden for WinterI've always loved the warmth and tenderness conveyed in the expression "putting the garden to bed." Good news: A few simple steps are all...
Oct 7, 20201 min3 Wreaths for an Autumnal EntrywayWreaths are a simple way to celebrate the season. Here are three autumnal options that will carry you from now through Thanksgiving.
Oct 7, 20202 minPlanning Your Springtime Bulb ProgramIn 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-
Aug 26, 20201 minWhat to Plant Now: Autumn AnnualsAs flowering perennials die down for the season, filling in beds with fall-flowering annuals can keep your garden blooming a bit longer.
Jul 14, 20202 minWhat to Plant Now: Heat-Loving Summer AnnualsHere, we offer a selection of colorful, easy-to-plant options that’ll bring on the vibrancy and can take the heat, too.
Jul 1, 20201 minIt's Time to Deadhead Your RosesEager for another flush of rose blossoms? Follow along with Kat as she walks you through how to deadhead your roses.
Jun 23, 20201 minPruning LilacsWhile it might feel counterintuitive, yearly pruning is key to promoting stronger growth and more prolific flowering in your lilacs.