Storage in small city backyards can be tricky. Here are three of my favorite ways to sneak in extra storage without sacrificing style.

Here are five of the best trees for rooftop gardens in NYC that I frequently turn to with my landscape designs.

Here are 6 non-evergreen plants I love using to add extra oomph and winter interest to your garden.

Here are my current favorite inspirational books for unique takes on the naturalistic garden style.

Click here to read expert advice from Kat and others on furniture layout ideas for small spaces as featured in Livingetc.

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.

Here's the list of spring-flowering bulbs I'm planting this fall in front borders at Winterhill.

With climate change leading to more extreme weather events, it's crucial to prioritize effective drainage in your garden and patio design.

Here's a rundown of what I've been up to in the front garden borders at Winterhill during our first summer here.

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

Whether you prefer an in-person trip, or to scroll through photos online here's a list of my favorite gardens for winter inspiration.

From pollinator-friendly plants to learning to predict the weather (sort of), here are my top choices for late-fall reading.

While planting certainly slows down in late fall, there's one last thing to plant before the ground freezes: spring-flowering bulbs.

The last 12 months has brought many exciting new things for our family – first and foremost the birth of our daughter, Murphy, last...

Here's an ode to our last few months at Greenleaf Garden – what we grew and how it all went!

All the different types of plants I'm starting from seed in my garden this year.

Tough environmental conditions, limited space and the need for balance were the ultimate challenges for this shared rooftop garden.

From envy-inspiring Instagram accounts to swoon-worthy pictures on Pinterest, it seems like wildflower and cottage gardens are on...

It's the number one complaint I get from people regarding their outdoor spaces – too many mosquitoes. To help make your space a more...

Whether you love a modern, minimalist aesthetic or a wild, naturalistic garden style, ornamental grasses are a fabulous, dynamic addition...

Greenleaf Garden is starting to take shape. We've cultivated a healthy lawn and started our raised veggie + cutting garden. The next item...

My four favorite indoor and outdoor planters for springtime. Abelia Flat Ceramic Planter in Gray via Bloomist For a smaller indoor plant...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pick your style First things first. Choose a style or theme for your garden before embarking on a planting adventure. Perhaps you love...

Now that our yard is fenced and our lawn is growing in, we're starting our first proper garden project: raised vegetable beds. While...

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...

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...

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!...

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...

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.

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.

Between the uptick in home-grown everything and the fact that many folks have been quarantining, 2020 has truly been the year of the...

These cools, autumn days are actually the ideal time to plant most woody trees and shrubs. Here's what I'll be planting this year.

Longing for more color in the garden this time of year? There is still time to plant for your favorite hues. Any of these late-season...

This 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...

In 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-

Plant from this selection for guaranteed gorgeous fall color.

These clients wanted to transform the bland and barren rooftop into a place where they could grill, lounge, and entertain.

As flowering perennials die down for the season, filling in beds with fall-flowering annuals can keep your garden blooming a bit longer.

From dimly-lit rooms, to maxed-out to-do lists, faux indoor plants can be a great way to add some green into your home.