Save yourself and stay away from Todd Nappi and New York Plantings! I hired them in the spring of…read more2025 to repair the irrigation system on my terrace in Brooklyn. Todd suggested that they do plantings for me as well. I agreed and paid him in advance for the work. (I was an idiot.) Since that time our relationship has consisted of long emails from Todd promising to come by ... descriptions of trees and plants he said he would bring ... a few very brief visits by his "team" and copious flowery apologies. No matter what, Todd would not make appointments and he never delivered. My terrace is far from the oasis he promised and I paid for. It is a junkyard of empty planters and dead plants. DO NOT HIRE TODD NAPPI. He will break your heart.

Todd is a chaotic, pathological liar and a mess of a business man. We hired him and his company to…read moreinstall two planting beds in front of our building. Simple. The site required some advance prep work that upon excavation was going to require additional labor and service. After much back and forth we offered to pay the difference. Our agreement - which we prepaid for - was for an initial installation plus plantings for three seasons (summer, fall/winter, spring). He only did the summer planting and refused to honor the maintenance and remainder of the plantings. I would stay clear of this guy. He's unreliable and dishonest. FIVE NEGATIVE STARS!

Chris undertook a sizable project in our backyard replacing a very aged fake brick patio with…read moreirregular bluestone pavers. His aesthetic sense is very strong and he proved to be reliable and pleasant to deal with. We would absolutely turn to him again for landscaping projects!

Chris at Brooklyn Landscape Design just finished a complete renovation of my garden including…read morehardscaping of my patio and all new plantings. Chris is a true artist, hard worker and excellent at what he does. I couldn't be happier with the results of my project and with Brooklyn Landscape Design services. In addition to his excellent work, Chris is very easy to work with and open to ideas and collaboration making the project a fun and satisfying experience. I highly recommend Chris for your project needs, he does not disappoint!!

I was referred to Bluestar Gardens by a friend in 2017, soon after we had moved into our brownstone…read morein Boerum Hill. It was my first time owning a proper house and I knew nothing about landscaping or gardening. Martha designed the gardens in the back and front of the house and helped me to realize my vision through the selection and placement of variety of lovely trees, plants, and flowers that provided color and interest throughout the year. For the seven years we lived there, Martha and her team also maintained our gardens skillfully, ensuring that our home was always surrounded by natural beauty. Our whole family derived a great deal of joy from Martha's efforts. She created a beautiful backdrop for so many happy memories that we made in that home.

Martha did a wonderful renovation of my yard, the flower recommendations were perfect, the work…read moreitself was easily scheduled and done very quickly. It's exactly what I was looking for and I'm so happy I made the decision to hire Bluestar. See pictures for the amazing before and after.

Tim deserves all the superlatives there are. We had a backyard that was just sad and gross--poorly…read morelaid pavers, detritus from past renovations and owners, drainage issues, etc. In just a few weeks, he gave us a beautiful oasis that feels peaceful, clean, and comfortable. Tim was a complete joy to work with. He is smart, experienced, kind, calm, and incredibly hardworking. We actually miss having him around!

Scheduled an appointment, which the owner had to reschedule. Then he had to reschedule the…read morereschedule. You would think that would it, but 20 minutes before the 2nd reschedule Zoom meeting, he couldn't make it but said he could like 2 hours later and never did. Maybe it was a bad week, but my experience was not good!

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.

Look no further for your landscaping needs. Danny and his crew are the best. Reliable,…read moreknowledgeable, hard working, neat, and friendly. I have hired De Santo Landscaping for years now. They do an amazing job every time, from trimming hedges and weeding to moving entire trees. Once a lightning strike hit a branch in the backyard. Danny was there that same day and cleared it up in no time.

I've tried calling De Santo Landscaping many many times but they do not respond. What a waste of…read morevaluable time. If you're too busy or not able to reply, then simply say so. Leave a message on your voicemail stating you're no longer accepting new customers. Or post it online. But don't leave customers in limbo. Surprising, given the positive reviews on Yelp. Update - Called me today! Yeah! But said they are too busy - and will be busy for awhile. "Maybe they can squeeze me in" but didn't sound like they have time for me. Thx. I appreciate the call but it would have been so much better if they just told me that when I initially reached out. Better yet- just have a message posted online stating your current availability.

Johnny and his team just finished our backyard this morning and I can't say enough good things!…read more For starters, I reached out to them and found them to be responsive and available quickly. The initial consultation was thorough, and they prepared the quote quickly. The quote was detailed, it was easy to discuss/implement any changes - it felt like a truly cooperative process to come to a plan that we liked, was practical for our lifestyle, and within our budget. We were really looking for a company that could come in and take care of everything without the need to subcontract anything out, or organize additional vendors on our own and they fit that bill. They installed turf, removed 2 old rotting tree stumps, cleared out and replanted 2 areas of the garden, replaced a broken/rotting fence and set of steps, carted away any junk from the yard that didn't belong, and even repaired a hole in the cement left by the previous owners. The other thing that I really appreciated was that they listened when we said we wanted to keep things very low maintenance. Plants were chosen in a way that doesn't require us to fuss over them and allows us, our kid, and our dog to actually use the space without being worried about things getting ruined. During the work they required access through an apartment and were respectful of the space (and everyone's time), and left everything clean. The job took a touch longer than anyone initially expected, but that was caused by weather delays and a few extra items that came up as they were working. Communication about any changes was prompt, the additional work that came up was explained clearly, and I found any additional charges to be more than fair. We're so excited to get to use our garden and watch it grow as the weather improves, and I look forward to having Johnny and his team return for any regular maintenance. I'll try to remember to update this review with photos in the spring once things settle in and bloom.

We had such a good experience with this team!…read more From day 1 they were friendly and easy to work with. We loved the design they put together, they helped us make decisions to maintain high quality and stay within our budget, they were communicative throughout the process, and my dog loved the whole team which is always a great sign. Probably most importantly... the results are amazing. They were on time and under budget (first time that's happened for any house projects!), and I love being out in the yard now. Everything is done just right. Definitely would work with them again! I wish they did interiors too!

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!