Plant Lore: Baptisia australis
Rather than form, it's Baptisia australis's function that has lead to it's unique name. Learn more about this true-blue native perennial.
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BY KAT AUL CERVONI
Plant Care
Jul 23
Mid-Summer Gardening Tips + To-Do List
Here's my gardening checklist for July to keep your plantings looking lush, healthy and productive into the fall.
Mar 19, 2023
Plant Lore: Tulips
One of the harbingers of spring, few flowers can compare to the vibrancy or the drama that surrounds the tulip.
Mar 19, 2023
3 Essential Early-Spring Garden Tasks
Here are my 3 most essential gardening tasks to get your space in tip-top shape for the season ahead.
Jan 18, 2023
Plant Lore: Cedar Trees
The idea of immortality has woven itself into cultures for ages. Find out why the cedar tree has such a close association with it.
Dec 14, 2022
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...
Mar 23, 2022
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
Late-Winter Pruning
A quick guide to late-winter pruning of shrubs (like hydrangea!) in the garden.
Jan 25, 2022
Plant Lore: Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Witch hazel: The name alone evokes everything from a spooky, magical potion to your facial astringent. But what about this tree?
Jul 1, 2021
Plant Rx: Attack of the Aphids
Aphids: An omnipresent garden pest that will suck the sap from nearly any plant in your garden. I've seen them devour a Knockout rose...
Jun 20, 2021
All-Things Orchids
Exotic, bewitching and absolutely beautiful, orchids have long-been considered one of the most prized flowering plants to cultivate....
Jun 12, 2021
Plant Lore: Water Lilies
Fragrant, beautiful, and utterly unique, water lilies have long been celebrated and implemented in ceremonies, religious symbolism,...
May 28, 2021
The ABCs of Soil Testing
If you want to diagnose a plant issue, improve flower and vegetable production, or just understand what kind of soil you've got, it's...
May 28, 2021
Plant Rx: How to Treat + Prevent Powdery Mildew
Rising temperatures and high humidity are perfect conditions for one of the garden's most common and insidious foes: Powdery mildew, a...
May 11, 2021
In the Kitchen: World's Best Strawberry Lemonade
Now that May flowers are blooming and warm weather is here, it's safe to say we're officially in picnic season. Which means it's also...
May 11, 2021
Best Practices for a Happy, Healthy Lawn
My personal lawn philosophy is that a healthy, beautiful lawn does not — and should not — mean a perfect expanse of one single type of...
Apr 30, 2021
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 22, 2021
Plant Lore: Carnation, The Flower of the Gods
The botanical term dianthus may not be familiar to many people, but everybody knows the carnation. It's one of the oldest and most...
Mar 25, 2021
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
Managing + Planting Seedlings
Watering You may have noticed how quickly the seed-starting soil dries out. Those seedlings are thirsty! But be careful not to over water...
Mar 22, 2021
Plant Lore: Horny Goat Weed
Barrenwort, Fairy Wings, Bishops Hat. There are plenty of benign names for this plant, but nothing grabs your attention quite like Horny...
Mar 10, 2021
Prepping Your Garden for Spring
No matter the temperature outside, most of us are seeing sure signs of spring beginning to pop up here and there – not to mention the...
Jan 19, 2021
Indoor Plants in Winter
It's a lament I hear almost every winter. A friend or client has been caring for their indoor plant with perfect consistency only to have it
Jan 15, 2021
Tips for a Healthier and More Eco-Friendly Lawn
A few simple tricks that'll go a long way in making your lawn a more sustainable part of your outdoor space . There's something to be...
Jan 9, 2021
Shelf-Stable Showstoppers
It’s safe to say we can think of a plant (or four) for every surface, shelving included. Here are my favorite cascading indoor varietals.
Dec 11, 2020
Plant Lore: Holiday Evergreens
Long before Christmas trees and Santa Claus, civilizations around the world used evergreens to adorn their homes each December.
Dec 11, 2020
Seasonal Color For the Home
Whether your taste leans contemporary or traditional, a boxwood wreath is the perfect way to decorate a front door or entryway.
Oct 29, 2020
Plant Lore: The Story Behind Jack-O'-Lanterns
Do 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...
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