James just did a bunch of work for us at our Brooklyn brownstone-- cleaning up the backyard garden,…read moretransplanting and adding new plants to the beds, plus replanting the front window boxes and planters. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Absolute professional, and unbelievably accommodating to my (tight) schedule. He selected high quality plants from the nursery (sharing pics so I could approve also what I like), weeding, mulching, and leaving everything immaculate. I do quite a bit of gardening but relied upon his expertise for the design and what plants would thrive, and he did not disappoint. His prices are also very very reasonable. As I told him, I found him by googling "Brooklyn gardener" so it was a total leap of faith (!). So I am glad to pass my recc on to others who need an experienced and knowledgeable gardener.

I hired James to do a clearance of a great deal of overgrowth and some planting in my backyard…read more He was extreme professional, detailed and kind from beginning to end. He came by the first time to take a look and provide me with a quote (which he email me in less than 24h). I then decided to hire him and let me tell you... this was one of the best decisions I ever made for my house! He took care of an incredible amount of overgrown plants and then repotted and relocated some other ones. I was amazed by how perfect everything looked at the end! You can tell he really loves his job and knows what he is doing. He is also genuinely a good person and charges reasonably. We were so impressed that we decided to hire him for a monthly maintenance for our garden which is something we never felt comfortable doing before with anyone else. James is truly the best!

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 just got our NYC balcony/terrace installed with plants by Native NY Gardens, and we are so…read morepleased with how it turned out! We have been blown away by Johnny's professionalism, patience, and honesty throughout this process. From helping us select plants, to getting the appropriate certificate of insurance for our building, to coordinating timing for our project, Johnny was so responsive and pleasant to work with. He is very knowledgable and super transparent about everything. I didn't even both with getting other bids after speaking with him because I trusted that his pricing was fair and his work would be good, and it was all true. We can't wait until the plants start growing to create the calm within this concrete jungle we're in. Thank you to Johnny and his team for helping us with it!

John, Whitt, and crew thoughtfully designed and created a beautiful garden in our brownstone's…read morebackyard. Their passion for horticulture and impeccable detail in their work is evident each and every day as the garden continues to grow and change week by week. They also installed a breathtaking rock wall, completely made up of materials found buried on our property - most likely decades ago. Considerate, punctual and friendly - we're so thrilled to have found John and his team.

I have worked with John and his team for the past couple of years. They re-created our small front…read moregarden which was a plot of dirt when we bought the house. They also helped us to create a more enjoyable backyard on a budget with planters. John is very reliable, and his team is very efficient. They set up an irrigation system for both the front garden and the planters, since we knew that we couldn't rely on ourselves to manage the watering of the garden. John and his team were great with coming up with different ideas and also were able to collaborate with me on what I was interested in. I highly recommend Design by Plants!

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 could not recommend someone more highly-- Chris is incredibly talented, sources the best…read morematerials for the job and is meticulous in his treatment of your home through the entire process. We had the biggest project he has taken up and it involved breaking through reinforced concrete, removing large plants and designing a substantial sized garden. It was a joy to have such a hardworking and gifted artisan - and the house has benefitted enormously. Great job- Worth every dollar.

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.

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 worked with Christina to design our Brooklyn brownstone backyard from scratch. She was attentive…read moreand pleasant. The work was slow to start to took a great deal longer than we were promised, which, admittedly, is par for the course with work of this type. My real contention is this: several plants her team installed died untimely deaths. She conceded that the reason was probably due to my neighbor's adjacent Black Walnut that she failed to notice (!!). Although she seamed knowledgeable about the plants we were to install, a great many, I later found out, were not compatible with our shady environment. I have had to become a home gardener to remedy and augment some of the mis-steps she took. I just think the job was a little too much for her. She probably does well with smaller, less involved projects.

Christina and her crew are the very best! They leave our place on St. John's looking beautiful. She…read morereally cares about doing an immaculate job, so friendly and helpful. Super reasonable and we always get compliments on our garden. Don't look elsewhere. You've found her!

We use Greenery NYC to source and maintain plants in my office in Midtown Manhattan. I have nothing…read morebut positive things to say! Not only do they give expert advice on what plants would be the right fit based off of care expectations, but they have exceptional communication skills. It's been a pleasure working with Nick, our account manager, as well as Pearl and Britaney who come to take care of our plants bi-weekly.

Ordered a Bird of Paradise from them online, and got it delivered to NYC two days later. It looks…read moreabsolutely amazing!! I picked the fiberstone bullet planter to go with it. I'll definitely be ordering more plants from them in the future! Thank you!