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!

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!

I had an excellent experience working with Green Earth Gardens on a landscaping project on an…read moreoutdoor terrace in an apartment building in NYC. The project had a lot of complexity, with automatic irrigation of 5 large planters, various light fixtures around the space, and custom lattice work on the walls. Jimmy at GEG was super patient and consultative throughout the whole process, and came in with a lot of good ideas and expertise. The final space looks and feels better than I expected, and working with the whole GEG team was fantastic - I would absolutely do it again for another project. Can't speak highly enough of these guys.

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.

Great job, fair price, hard worker. Nick came over and spent…read morea lot of time with me deciding the perfect placement of the trees he was going to plant. We even brought out a tape measure, but ultimately decided to go with something more visually appealing than math could bring us. It was refreshing to work with someone who realized that this isn't just plopping trees into the ground, that this is something me and my family will look at, and grow with, for the next 20+ years. In the end, we decided to hire him for more work since this was such a great experience. We'll see him again soon!

He hit me in the head with a ridiculously large quote! it was $500 more than another quote I…read morereceived. For mulch I don't think so.

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.

I had a wonderful experience working with Jennifer at Laurel Garden Design on both my front and…read moreback yards. She listened to my ideas, priorities, and vision, and translated them into a thoughtful, beautiful design. Jennifer also handled all the plant sourcing and delivery, which made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I'm absolutely thrilled with the results and receive compliments year-round on how beautiful my garden looks! Call Jennifer if you want to transform your outdoor space.

We had been searching for a carpenter to build a custom dog ramp for our terrace. After getting…read moreabout 5 different quotes from local carpenters, we decided on Space Carpenter and Kevin. It went great. Kevin's price estimate was middle-of-the-pack, but his professionalism was top notch. The work was outstanding, the communication was excellent. We are very pleased with his work and will hire him again.

Wrote a completely and honestly weirdly rude and condescending reply to a simple inquiry. Skip you…read moremeds, bro?

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!