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!

I am so so so happy with ALC Landscaping and construction. I originally hired them for landscaping,…read moreand then needed other work done outside of my home and they have been phenomenal. I am so happy with the communication from beginning to end regarding all projects, and the work they complete speaks for itself. So far I have had landscaping cleaning and maintenance, tree trimming, powerwashing and leveling pavers, and concrete foundation laid down for a shed (picture attached). Their work ethic is exceptional, their prices are fair, I would not hesitate to hire them and recommend them for any work you may need! You will truly be in great hands and they go above and beyond. I've attached a picture of my landscaping because I do have a pretty big yard so you can see how amazing it looks! Can't wait to work with them for more projects! thank you thank you thank you! :)

Great landscaping AND construction company. I initially hired him to do a yard clean out and he did…read morean excellent job trimming bushes, junipers and trees. Blew out all leaves and got rid of pesky weeds. I then hired him to construct my deck. He finished last weekend and it is beautiful and sturdy. Next I will hire him to stain it. I totally recommend him for your yard needs.

I highly recommend Environmental Landscaping and design. They did a beautiful job designing and…read moreinstalling the landscape in front of my use, on both sides of the house as well as the backyard. From the friendly greeting you receive from Susan in the front office right down the line to Larry, Matt and their crews. The attention to detail by all of them is astounding. I hired them for weekly maintenance as well. I have the healthiest and greenest lawn in my neighborhood. I can't say enough. I'm living here for 38 years, and I have never been happier with my landscapers. They actually genuinely care and take pride in everything they do.

Money for nothing! Environmental Landscape Design is the polar opposite of customer friendly, in…read morefact they're shady and dishonest. First of all ELD refuses to commit to a specific time for appointments, so be prepared to wait over a 2 hour window every time for THEIR convenience. We only live a few miles away from their Wantagh office but nope, they still rigidly adhered to that 2 hour waiting period. A synopsis of our horrible experience follows: The owner, Larry, arrived at our home WITHOUT A MASK to discuss our landscaping job and did not social distance either. Larry took a large deposit, refused to sign his own contract afterward (claimed that "wasn't necessary"), never answered our messages and emails about desired plantings/start date over the next several weeks. When we politely tried to firm things up numerous times, rude nasty secretary Susan always said "I can't help you I can only leave messages for Larry and he's very busy"; of course Larry NEVER deigned to reply. Since Larry was nonresponsive we tried contacting his son Matt (also an owner/manager) but he didn't reply either. After weeks of being given the runaround and with fall planting season coming to an end, we finally asked for our deposit back since they didn't do anything. No refund as of now. Huge Ripoff! Stay Far Away!

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.

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!

DO NOT use Bella Garden based on our experience. She took money from us and stopped responding and…read moredidn't do the work (aka stole money). See below for full story. Lisa had a medical emergency, and I genuinely understand that unexpected health issues happen. However, that does not excuse what happened to us as customers. Bella Garden took a significant amount of our money for work that was never completed. We also paid for a significant $10k+ project that although completed, was completed neglected after her medical leave, crews were not sent to properly care for our property. The result is that work we paid thousands of dollars for has deteriorated because the garden was not maintained. A business that only operates if one person is available cannot properly care for customers. Even when Lisa was not on leave, it was always difficult to schedule care and maintenance of our property, emails would go unanswered and it would take weeks to make any progress. Now, Lisa has stopped responding to requests to send maintenance and to return the money for work that we paid for that was never completed. At this point, we feel completely abandoned as customers and are out a substantial amount of money that she has essentially now stolen from us. Whatever the circumstances may be, customers should not be left paying for unfinished work with no communication or resolution. Based on our experience, I would strongly advise against hiring Bella Garden unless you want your money stolen and your garden to fall apart due to their negligence.

I've been an Upper East Side resident for years and have admired Lisa's work at Bella Gardens from…read moreafar for a long time. As someone who now spends roughly half the year in Scottsdale and returns to the city each spring, having a designer who is not only talented but also reliable from a distance was incredibly important to me. When I finally had the opportunity to work with her after gaining access to an outdoor terrace, I reached out without hesitation. Despite my seasonal schedule and being away for extended periods, Lisa was consistent, responsive, and completely dependable throughout the entire process. From the beginning, she presented a clear, thoughtful concept that felt tailored to both the architecture and how I wanted to use the space. What also stood out was her integrity, her commitment to ethical sourcing was a key factor in my decision to move forward, and she was transparent and intentional at every step. The finished result is a beautiful, organic, and private terrace that feels like a true urban retreat. It's rare to find someone who can translate a city outdoor space into something this calm, layered, and livable, but Lisa absolutely delivered through Bella Gardens. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

Robert and his team did an amazing job rehabbing my patio! It was in desperate need of a makeover…read moreand Robert was great from start to finish. He suggested bushes that fit the aesthetic and our budget and was more than accommodative in making sure we got the best result. The team was quick and efficient, and we now have a much more enjoyable patio space! Thank you to Robert and team!

Robert helped us rebuild our terrace garden when we bought our new apartment. It was a complete…read morerebuild including fixing the irrigation system, fixing the outdoor lighting system, removing dead plants/trees and bad soil, and installing new plants, trees, herbs and vegetables. Robert gave us a budget and a timeline and he hit both. We love our terrace garden and the work that Robert and team at NY Horticulture Group did for us! We'll be working with Robert and team going forward and highly recommend them!

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!