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September 30, 2026

HOW CAN I MAXIMIZE SPACE IN A SMALL ROOFTOP GARDEN?

September 30, 2026

Maximize a small rooftop garden with simple layouts, perimeter planting, vertical greenery, multifunctional furniture, and clear circulation.

September 30, 2026

September 29, 2026

ROOFTOP GARDEN DESIGN AND IDEAS

September 29, 2026

A rooftop garden can turn an underused part of a building into a comfortable outdoor retreat. The best rooftop garden designs consider how the space will be used, sunlight, wind exposure, privacy, views, planting, seating, and practical requirements such as drainage and structural capacity.

September 29, 2026

September 18, 2026

BEST ROOFTOP GARDEN PLANTS

September 18, 2026

Native plant species, adapted to regional climate conditions, are often better suited to the extreme exposure of rooftop environments. They typically require fewer inputs over time and provide essential resources for local pollinators and bird populations.

September 18, 2026

September 16, 2026

LANDSCAPE DESIGN WITH LIVING PLANTS: DESIGNING FOR NATURE, TIME + CHANGE

September 16, 2026

A landscape is fundamentally different from architecture or interior design because it is alive. A stone wall remains largely as it was built. A chair does not change its character with the seasons. A plant, however, is continually growing, responding, adapting, flowering, going dormant, reproducing, and ultimately returning to the soil. Its presence is never entirely static.

September 16, 2026

July 31, 2026

HOW TO CREATE PRIVACY IN YOUR NYC GARDEN WITHOUT BLOCKING THE VIEW

July 31, 2026

The most successful private outdoor spaces don't necessarily hide you from your surrounding neighbors and buildings . Instead, they carefully frame what you see and what others see of you.

July 31, 2026

July 28, 2026

WHY IS GARDEN MAINTENANCE THE SECRET TO A BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE?

July 28, 2026

Like anything that is both curated and wonderful, having a garden will take maintenance. Being in a well maintained garden is experiencing, in real time, the direct relationship between effort and reward.

July 28, 2026

June 30, 2026

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER VS. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE

June 30, 2026

Choosing between a landscape designer and a landscape architect depends on your project's goals. Learn how their education, expertise, and design approach differ—and which professional is the right fit for creating a beautiful, functional, and lasting outdoor space.

June 30, 2026

March 13, 2026

THE TALL GRASS PRAIRIE - A QUIET RESILIENCE

March 13, 2026

Explore Konza Prairie in Kansas, where one of North America’s last tallgrass landscapes survives. A windswept world of biodiversity, deep history, and ecological resilience still endures.

March 13, 2026

February 25, 2026

HOW TO REDUCE MAINTENANCE WITH ECOLOGICAL PLANTING DESIGN

February 25, 2026

Ecological planting design offers a framework for creating landscapes that are resilient, self-supporting, and aligned with the conditions of a site. When plants are well-suited to their environment, they require less watering, less maintenance, are more resistant to pests, and grow at a manageable pace.

February 25, 2026

February 12, 2026

WHAT IS PHENOTYPIC PLASTICITY?

February 12, 2026

Phenotypic plasticity can be defined as the property of organisms to produce distinct phenotypes in response to environmental variation. It’s is the ability of an organism to change in response to stimuli or inputs from the environment.

February 12, 2026

November 6, 2025

TODD HAIMAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN SELECTED BY ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

November 6, 2025

“Color and texture add to the joyful atmosphere in Todd Haiman Landscape Design’s outdoor spaces” writes Elizabeth Stamp in Architectural Digest.

November 6, 2025

September 29, 2025

PREPARING A ROOF GARDEN AND TERRACE FOR WINTER

September 29, 2025

How we button-up New York rooftops so they look good now-and wake up strong in spring. Here is the exact playbook our team follows end of season to prepare a roof garden or terrace for winter.

September 29, 2025

September 1, 2025

GARDENS HELP US UNDERSTAND OURSELVES AND THE NATURAL WORLD

September 1, 2025

Gardens can help us learn about the interconnectedness of all things, understand our own place in the natural world, develop our creativity and problem-solving skills, relax and de-stress.

September 1, 2025

March 22, 2025

SAKUTEIKI: SECRET DISCOURSES ON GARDEN DESIGN

March 22, 2025

The Sakuteiki lays out several essential garden design rules. First and foremost is the principle that nature should serve as the basis for garden creation.

March 22, 2025

March 11, 2025

CREATING SUSTAINABLE AND WELLNESS-FOCUSED GARDENS IN NEW YORK CITY

March 11, 2025

Gardens are sanctuaries for well-being and sustainability. Thoughtful outdoor design can transform residential landscapes, terraces , and br ownstone courtyards into eco-friendly retreats that support biodiversity, reduce environmental impact, and promote relaxation.

March 11, 2025

February 27, 2025

BEST GARDEN FENCE IDEAS

February 27, 2025

Looking for garden fence ideas that are both stylish and functional? Look no further! Here are 10 of the best garden fence ideas to transform your yard:

February 27, 2025

February 7, 2025

5 BEST LUXURY OUTDOOR LIVING IDEAS

February 7, 2025

New York City’s luxury homes extend beyond their walls, embracing the outdoors as an extension of refined living. From brownstone gardens in Brooklyn to expansive penthouse terraces in Manhattan, high-end outdoor spaces are designed for comfort, pleasure, and seamless integration with nature. Here are five of the most sought-after curated design elements that can transform your space into a private retreat.

February 7, 2025

January 16, 2025

THE BENEFITS OF NATIVE PLANTS

January 16, 2025

We advocate the use of locally indigenous plant material with our landscape design clients. One of our most cherished and valued texts that inspire us is “American Plants for American Gardens” written in 1929, republished in 1996.

January 16, 2025

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DREAMING OF GARDENS

March 10, 2015 in Gardening, History, Design

In gardening like baseball, with spring comes a new planting season and hope springs eternal. What should you plant?