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Kat Cervoni
Jun 12, 20212 min read
Latest and Greatest Rain Barrels
News alert: Rain barrels have gotten (relatively) chic! While you can absolutely still get the classic black or blue industrial-style...
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Kat Cervoni
Jun 12, 20211 min read
Plant Lore: Water Lilies
Fragrant, beautiful, and utterly unique, water lilies have long been celebrated and implemented in ceremonies, religious symbolism,...
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Kat Cervoni
Jun 4, 20212 min read
The Ultimate Father's Day Gift Guide
With Father's Day just around the corner, now's the time to hone in on the perfect gift for that extra special dad or father-figure in...
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Kat Cervoni
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...
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Kat Cervoni
May 28, 20212 min read
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...
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Kat Cervoni
May 28, 20212 min read
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...
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Kat Cervoni
May 21, 20212 min read
Veggie Garden Update at Greenleaf Garden
The most cultivated area of our still new backyard is our veggie and cutting garden. Made up of six raised cedar planters with a central...
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Kat Cervoni
May 21, 20212 min read
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...
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Kat Cervoni
May 21, 20211 min read
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...
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Kat Cervoni
May 11, 20211 min read
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...
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Kat Cervoni
May 11, 20213 min read
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...
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Kat Cervoni
May 11, 20212 min read
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...
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Kat Cervoni
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Fun with Ferns
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...
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Kat Cervoni
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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,...
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Kat Cervoni
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Beautiful (and comfy) PJ's from Printfresh Is there any mom out there who wouldn't love a new pair of comfy pjs or a colorful...
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Kat Cervoni
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Book Club: Springtime Color
I can't stop thinking about color these days. It's been on my mind ever since the beginning of the year. As someone who was always — and...
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Kat Cervoni
Apr 22, 20211 min read
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...
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Kat Cervoni
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Best Plants for Spring + Summer Fragrance
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...
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Kat Cervoni
Apr 13, 20211 min read
Bud Love
Spring brings out some of the most delightful delicate flowers. As the petals unfold, I love pruning off a few blooms to enjoy indoors. A...
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Kat Cervoni
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...
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