I've been an Upper East Side resident for years and have admired Lisa's work at Bella Gardens from…read moreafar for a long time. As someone who now spends roughly half the year in Scottsdale and returns to the city each spring, having a designer who is not only talented but also reliable from a distance was incredibly important to me. When I finally had the opportunity to work with her after gaining access to an outdoor terrace, I reached out without hesitation. Despite my seasonal schedule and being away for extended periods, Lisa was consistent, responsive, and completely dependable throughout the entire process. From the beginning, she presented a clear, thoughtful concept that felt tailored to both the architecture and how I wanted to use the space. What also stood out was her integrity, her commitment to ethical sourcing was a key factor in my decision to move forward, and she was transparent and intentional at every step. The finished result is a beautiful, organic, and private terrace that feels like a true urban retreat. It's rare to find someone who can translate a city outdoor space into something this calm, layered, and livable, but Lisa absolutely delivered through Bella Gardens. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

DO NOT use Bella Garden based on our experience. She took money from us and stopped responding and…read moredidn't do the work (aka stole money). See below for full story. Lisa had a medical emergency, and I genuinely understand that unexpected health issues happen. However, that does not excuse what happened to us as customers. Bella Garden took a significant amount of our money for work that was never completed. We also paid for a significant $10k+ project that although completed, was completed neglected after her medical leave, crews were not sent to properly care for our property. The result is that work we paid thousands of dollars for has deteriorated because the garden was not maintained. A business that only operates if one person is available cannot properly care for customers. Even when Lisa was not on leave, it was always difficult to schedule care and maintenance of our property, emails would go unanswered and it would take weeks to make any progress. Now, Lisa has stopped responding to requests to send maintenance and to return the money for work that we paid for that was never completed. At this point, we feel completely abandoned as customers and are out a substantial amount of money that she has essentially now stolen from us. Whatever the circumstances may be, customers should not be left paying for unfinished work with no communication or resolution. Based on our experience, I would strongly advise against hiring Bella Garden unless you want your money stolen and your garden to fall apart due to their negligence.

I highly recommend Jennifer at Laurel Garden Designs! As a NYC-based mid-century modernist, I…read morewanted to integrate some plants onto my apartment balcony to help create a "Palm Springs poolside but on an urban balcony where there are winters" kind of vibe. Not only was Jennifer up for my quirky challenge, but she delivered wonderfully! I absolutely ADORE the plants that she chose for me, and they totally capture the look and spirit of what I was going for. Additionally, Jennifer was super-responsive and a pleasure to work with. I can't recommend Jennifer and Laurel Garden Designs enough. Thank you, Jennifer!

Working with Jennifer at Laurel Garden Design was an absolute delight from start to finish. I hired…read moreher to redesign my front yard in Brooklyn after receiving an enthusiastic recommendation from a neighbor a few blocks away. I'll admit that, initially, I wasn't sure I needed a garden designer (I like plants! I know how to garden! How hard could it be?) but I am SO glad that I hired Laurel Garden Design, because she really knows what she is doing, she has great taste, and she is kind, communicative, smart, and fun to work with. After a couple of initial conversations, Jennifer presented three hardscaping plans for my building. We chose one, which she further refined with detailed plans. She drove out with me to a stone and paving supplier to look at samples and organized a curated selection of equipment (trash bin containers, bike lock fixtures, planters) from which to choose, with thoughtful pointers on their relative price points, aesthetic fit, etc. Jennifer helped select the contractor and was there in person to advise before, during, and after the hardscaping construction. She simultaneously created a beautiful and cohesive landscaping plan, which she further refined as spring approached and we could confirm what the local nurseries had in stock. Jennifer ordered all of the plants, soil, and other equipment, organized their delivery, and participated in the planting/installation. Her proposed landscaping design was a "palette that mixes warm colors--red, orange, yellow--with pops of white for emphasis, and purple for depth." She delivered in spades. I've now witnessed our front yard live through all four seasons, and there is something new and wonderful to see with each passing month. Even in winter. What's more, she created a booklet/annual schedule for ongoing maintenance, with images identifying each of the plants. Laurel Garden Design is an unqualified 5/5 for me. Definitely reach out if you're thinking of renovating your yard, garden, or terrace.

We were looking for a company to help us landscape our 500 square foot deck. Cara, the owner,…read morehelped us create a thoughtful and beautiful design and then bring it to life.

I rarely ever do any online reviews but I felt compelled to post a great review after the…read moreincredible job that Cara and her team from Elevations did on the small yard I have in my West Village apartment. They were a pleasure to work with and happily took into account our budget constraints, plant preferences and complete lack of gardening skills when coming up with the design. But where they really excelled was their attention to detail when actually doing the clean-up and planting. We have been in this apartment for 8 years and every year have the yard professionally cleaned and planted. We have never been as SATISFIED and HAPPY with the end results as were when Elevations was done. I really can't say enough good things about Elevations. You will not be disappointed if you hire them to work for you.

We had a 10/10 experience working with Robert and the NY Hort team on our private NYC outdoor…read morespace. Our new apartment had a backyard terrace that hadn't been touched in over a year. It was a disaster...dirty, messy, overgrown, rotted, and I was overwhelmed with the question "how do I get this place habitable?" We gave Robert a call and he was all over it! He quickly put together a proposal and worked with our budget to clean up & transform the space into something usable, private, and cozy in record time. We love hanging out in our little backyard oasis now, thanks to Robert + team!!

Robert and his team did an amazing job rehabbing my patio! It was in desperate need of a makeover…read moreand Robert was great from start to finish. He suggested bushes that fit the aesthetic and our budget and was more than accommodative in making sure we got the best result. The team was quick and efficient, and we now have a much more enjoyable patio space! Thank you to Robert and team!

Very friendly and accommodating company. They will come up with a plan that matches your goals and…read morewill be very helpful throughout the process!

Ivy League has done excellent work on my roof. I went back and forth with them on garden designs…read morefor a while, and they were always patient and helpful. I was very satisfied with the installation and maintenance. The price I paid was significantly less than what I was quoted by some other local services. Would highly recommend!

I needed some major yard work done in Queens and am so glad I came across J&H Landscaping. The…read moreproject was able to done within a week of first meeting and I am thrilled with the job. My property is unrecognizable after all the overgrowth and debris had been cleared. Communication was seamless and professional. Highly recommend this landscaping company!

Great job cleaning the yard of weeds sticks and a fallen small tree Had a lot of twigs and weeds…read morethey also pruned the trees and took it all away through the basement since I don't have a driveway

Highly recommend JC Landscaping and Design for all your landscaping design needs. Our front yard…read morewas due for a makeover as it was blah and with the hot summer heat it was time for a upgrade. Joe the owner was wonderful on meeting us to fit our budget and also meet our needs for what we had in mind. We had a general idea but with his expertise was able to put our ideas in place. Variety of perrenials, annuals, and tree with boxwoods were what really came into place. The whole crew was wonderful as well. Everything was on time and put in place very efficiently and cleaned up everything as well. Redoing the front yard makes it seem like a whole new house. Highly recommend them. Great pricing and Joe the owner was wonderful, attentive, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. We'll be looking to have them do our seasonal needs as well.

My backyard was so boring I don't even have any "before" photos of it. It was just a square patch…read moreof grass with nondescript vegetation along the edges. I knew it had the potential to be far better, despite its limited size. JC Landscaping immediately understood what I was looking for. The owner, Joe, came by to discuss my goals ahd he suggested a plan, along with an accurate cost estimate. The result included plants with varied colors, heights and bloom seasons. Work was completed in one day. I could not be more pleased with the service provided and am so proud of the results. I highly recommend JC Landscaping.  Note that photos reflect the garden the day after planting. As the plantings grow, I know the transformation will be even more beautiful.

I had a great experience with Anthony and Sons Landscape Design and Consulting! They were…read moreprofessional, reliable, and easy to work with from start to finish. They really listened to what I wanted and did a great job bringing my ideas to life. The quality of their work and attention to detail really stood out, and I'm very happy with the results. I would definitely recommend Anthony and Sons to anyone looking for quality landscaping and great customer service!

Two years from the first post. Just finished another project with Anthony, he is the best of the…read morebest and also his team. What he did was beyond what we expected. Thank you for good and hard working.