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Behind the Design | Carroll Gardens Rooftop
These clients wanted to transform the bland and barren rooftop into a place where they could grill, lounge, and entertain.

Kat Cervoni
Sep 15, 20201 min read
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What to Plant Now: Autumn Annuals
As flowering perennials die down for the season, filling in beds with fall-flowering annuals can keep your garden blooming a bit longer.

Kat Cervoni
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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Overcoming Late-Summer Garden Issues
Here are a few of the most common late-summer pitfalls and how to manage them with aplomb.

Kat Cervoni
Aug 17, 20202 min read
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Behind the Design | West Village Backyard
From toe-stumping patio pavers to out-of-control vines, this tiny West Village space had a laundry list of problems that needed addressing.

Kat Cervoni
Jul 27, 20202 min read
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For the Birds
Regardless of the size of your outdoor space, here’s a rundown of ways you can increase the number of feathered friends who come by to visit

Kat Cervoni
Jul 21, 20202 min read
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Planting for Privacy
Whether you are in the city or the suburbs, creating privacy for an outdoor space is one of the most common design questions we face.

Kat Cervoni
Jul 21, 20202 min read
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Bright Ideas: Outdoor Lighting
In the season of outdoor living nothing helps to extend your time in the garden like outdoor lighting.

Kat Cervoni
Jul 14, 20201 min read
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What to Plant Now: Heat-Loving Summer Annuals
Here, we offer a selection of colorful, easy-to-plant options that’ll bring on the vibrancy and can take the heat, too.

Kat Cervoni
Jul 13, 20202 min read
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Behind the Design | Carroll Gardens Backyard
Confronted with red-painted concrete and a chain link fence, our clients had two main priorities for their new garden: beauty + function.

Kat Cervoni
Jul 7, 20201 min read
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3 Tips for Better Summer Tomatoes
Follow these three simple tips to ensure your tomatoes come out looking and tasting picnic perfect.

Kat Cervoni
Jul 7, 20202 min read
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The Buzz: What Really Keeps Mosquitoes Away?
One of the most common queries we get each season is how to get rid of mosquitoes.

Kat Cervoni
Jul 7, 20202 min read
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It's Time to Deadhead Your Roses
Eager for another flush of rose blossoms? Follow along with Kat as she walks you through how to deadhead your roses.

Kat Cervoni
Jun 30, 20201 min read
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The Holy Grill
Check out our go-to grills for any space, budget, or occasion.

Kat Cervoni
Jun 30, 20201 min read
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Night-Blooming Flowers
Check out these elusive nighttime bloomers and tips for incorporating them into your outdoor space.

Kat Cervoni
Jun 22, 20201 min read
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Pruning Lilacs
While it might feel counterintuitive, yearly pruning is key to promoting stronger growth and more prolific flowering in your lilacs.

Kat Cervoni
Jun 22, 20201 min read
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What to Plant Now: Shade Plants
Shade might seem like a liability when you want to grow flowers, but a low-light garden can still be full of blossoms and color.

Kat Cervoni
Jun 15, 20202 min read
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What to Plant Now: Pollinator-Friendly Plants
You don’t need a huge, sunny meadow to create a garden that supports pollinators.

Kat Cervoni
Jun 9, 20201 min read
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Springtime Lawn Care (Feed + Seed)
If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to feed and seed your lawn. Here are our tips for a healthy lawn.

Kat Cervoni
May 27, 20201 min read
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Weekend Weeding
Now is the time to get ahead of the weeds before warming temps send them into overdrive. If overwhelmed, start with a small section first.

Kat Cervoni
May 19, 20201 min read
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Outdoor Item: Why We Love Fire Pits
Looking for a way to extend your time in the garden? A fire pit can be just the ticket. Check out our current favorites.

Kat Cervoni
May 12, 20201 min read
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