I don't think I could give a higher recommendation for Lauren and Ryan from Sacred Garden…read more TL;DR - Amazing customer service, Beautiful job completed early and on budget. Hire Sacred Garden to do your yard. I first met them when Lauren responded to my request for quotes on Yelp! (did anyone else even know we could do that?). She was among the first few to respond, and quickly made an appointment to come over to see the backyard firsthand. She worked with me over the next few weeks to adapt our design and work to fit our budget, coming up with more than a few creative ideas and putting up with my endless mind-changing like a champ. When we had trouble getting materials delivered on-time, Lauren worked with us the whole way and even tried to source a truck herself to go pick up the things we had purchased ourselves. Let me tell you - you just don't find this kind of amazing customer service anywhere nowadays. Fast forward to the day we started. Ryan showed up with his crew first and they jumped right in to clearing the yard and getting ready. When Lauren got there a few minutes later we all ran through the plan again together and off they went. They maintained a furious pace - finishing the entire patio and fire-pit area in the first day and positioning them to do the whole synthetic grass area on the 2nd day and finish an entire day early (we had planned 2.5-3 days). The finished product looks incredible. We had a big unveiling party a week after they finished and all of our friends were blown away. Great job Lauren and Ryan. Thank you.

Unfortunately I couldn't work with her but Lauren is Awesome ! Her address to customer and quick…read moreresponse are so respectful. She is really great and hard worker. I think the next time I try to ask this company.

Design and installation ok (if expensive) but no followup availabe if problems arise after.read more

Urban Explorations designs and maintains our street gardens, planter and fresh flowers in the…read moreLobbies. Our coop members comment on how beautiful everything is. Especially the past Christmas. Just magical.

I highly recommend Urban Green Design. Working with Dennis Walker was a pleasure. He had great…read moreideas, his pricing was reasonable, he stuck to the schedule & he followed through on every detail. The backyard transformation came out even better than I had envisioned and I would use him again and again for all landscaping projects. B. Levy Manhattan, New York.

I contracted Dennis and Urban Design recently to build a Ipe fence, multiple planters and a pergola…read morefor my multi unit condo building. I found them to be very pleasant and easy to deal with. I vetted their price and it was in line with other quotes I received. I ended up hiring them over other urban landscape design companies because I really felt I could trust Dennis and his quality of work. I was not disappointed. All of the work they did for me was excellent and was done in a timely manner. I did not have to stay on top of them or pressure them at all. They did the job I hired them for with no frustration. Their work was top notch and they were very amenable to any changes that needed to be made. I would highly recommend them.

I emailed Flo's to ask about doing some planting in the back yard of my townhouse and they…read moreresponded that they don't do work in Bed Stuy. Guess we all know what that's about. Seems that my money isn't green enough for these gardeners, or maybe it's another color issue.

I had a very negative experience working with Florence & Cecilia at Flo's Gardens when I inquired…read moreabout maintenance for my rooftop garden. I highly recommend you consider other options as they quickly became unresponsive, then rude. Before meeting with Cecilia, I sent an email with our address and a full schematic of our property. She visited and provided an estimate for $3k annually (5 visits). When I asked some follow up questions, she was initially unresponsive, and then responded very rudely and suggested she had told me previously she would not serve my area now or in the future. This experience was extremely frustrating as I provided our address, spent time away from work to be home to meet Cecilia, and she never mentioned that my location was an issue. If it was an issue, why schedule a visit, review the site, and write up a formal estimate? Overall I'd caution anyone considering Flo's Gardens as they are unprofessional, rude, slow to respond, and frankly very expensive for what they offer compared to competitors in the area.

SCAM WARNING ! BEWARE! I've worked with Greenr world…read moremultiple times and had no issues however this last time I got completely robbed. Aaron Landman does not work for Greenr World anymore, yet he took the job , took my $4,500 deposit and wont respond my phone calls or text. DO NOT work with him!! Nicholas is the true business owner, who now works under onafastpacecontracting he is completely reliable and would work with him 100% again.

The Pet Turf is great. It drastically changed the look of the backyard and the smell of all things…read moredog is officially gone. I run a dog boarding business and the amount of paw traffic is intense. It looks sooo much more professional. The yard smells fresh & clean & I'm no longer embarrassed when pet parents come to pick up their pets. A real game changer. So happy I did this. You guys did an amazing job! Amazing amazing amazing. Thank you so much, the dogs are saying thank you too! They love it!

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.

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.

Lisa and her team blew me away. On time, on budget, and a polished final project. Can't recommend…read morewhen in Bloom enough.

Working with Lisa and her team was pure joy. Lisa is not only extremely knowledgeable, providing…read moreideas and suggestions along the way - but also worked well to execute our ideas. Her team showed up on time, did a beautiful job and left the place in perfect shape. She also had to coordinate with a less reliable arborist, and she did so with flexibility and good humor. On time and in budget! I would use her again and again to lay out a garden, plant, prune and maintain. Hard to find such great people nowadays.