Yet another summer when Susan created magic on our terraces. She always listens to my requests,…read morewhich I found to be a rare occurrence among landscape designers. A real lovely person to work with,

I hired Susan to create a shade garden for a backyard that gets very little sun. The space was a…read moredisaster area. Susan came, checked the space out and recommended a large variety of shade-friendly plants and bushes. On installation day, she and her crew came, cleaned up the area and did the planting. The results are spectacular and the before and after difference is dramatic. The crew was polite and we couldn't be happier with the results.

I first met Krissie at BBG where she taught a class in making kokedamas. She was a great teacher…read moreand I left with two kokedamas, still thriving after a year, and now can make them on my own. So that demonstrates her excellent teaching skills. Recently I hired Krissie to finish landscaping a good-size patio with vines and native plants in planters. She is amazing. She is a remarkable gardener, knowledgeable, patient with plants and clients, and trustworthy. She works with you and listens to what you want and alleviates gardening anxiety. I know she'll be there to help with any future changes and upkeep. She will also be my go-to person for house plants. If she's busy when you get in touch, it's worth waiting until she's free.

I haven't experienced BK Bumpkin's landscaping skills- i'm reviewing her more as a vendor and plant…read moreseller at the Flea- but I will say this- she is patient, explains all plant care in detail, and unlike every single other plant vendor in Manhattan/Brooklyn- she really stands behind her plants- there were plants we were offering her money for and she outright refused to let us buy them, because she wasn't certain about their health! (which is more than I can say about a certain hipster plant store in Wburg- ahem rhymes with "Grout"-- long story short, she's great with green things and very principled to boot!

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.

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!

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!

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.

Clement has been helping me to transform and maintain my garden for several years. He is amazing!…read moreHe has helped me with a a full scale garden clean up, tree trimming/pruning, planting and other tasks. He's also incredibly knowledgeable and has given me plenty of advice about what to plant, dealing with weeds and how to take care of a garden as a beginner. He's always communicative and on time, and is very hardworking when completing the job. I would highly recommend!

Wow. Just wow. Our backyard was so overgrown that I was ashamed. Clement came in and within a…read morefew hours, it looked brand new. He was so responsive throughout the whole process, a really nice guy, and so incredibly knowledgeable. (When we first looked at the backyard, he started talking about all of the different plant types, and I'm just standing there nodding and smiling.) He also gave me really helpful tips for how to take care of plants we had (e.g., rosebush) and to not let it get so overrun in the future. Fantastic job, and thank you so much! (Check out his before/after pics on his instagram. He really is a miracle worker!)