New York Plantings Garden Designers’ Tree House Installation as Part of Modern Garden Design Enhancements

Having a family in New York could be one heck of a ride. With the busy lifestyle and hectic schedules all year-round, it’s almost quite impossible to set a quality family time and spend time with the children, still it doesn't mean that you can’t bring back the old times, the picture of every home to have its own playground and garden. In fact, having a garden with a tree house is good in relieving stress and make your children happy and healthy as they will engage in another playtime activity.

Ralph Xu building the Tree House

New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors are experts in garden designing and could transform your yard to have a playful ambiance suited for children. As experts in garden designs, they came up with ways to build gardens fusing modern garden designs with traditional family garden motif. Moreover, they can plan a garden design to utilize and maximize any yard and garden space you have and accommodate your wants for your garden.

New York Plantings Outdoor Carpentry Team is skilled in designing tree houses for gardens. They utilized the latest technology in garden designing by rendering garden designs in 3D CAD. New York Plantings Garden Designers incorporate your wants and consults you during the design making. They can install tree houses in the spot of your choice. New York Plantings Garden Designers and Outdoor Carpenters are also available for consultation for playground designs, building and installation. Their expertise in outdoor carpentry could assure you that they will build strong and safe tree houses that kids could enjoy. In addition to building tree houses, New York Plantings Landscape Designers could design your backyard by using turf or artificial lawns which are affordable and efficient in any garden.

New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors specializes in Asian Garden Design and promoting the “Zen” feeling to make you have a more relax environment just in your own yard. Their outdoor carpenters are also experts in making custom planter boxes, installing rooftop decks, building pergolas, gazebos and patios. Todd Nappi, owner and president of New York Plantings, is a professional horticulturist, so be sure to have the best plants and flower combination included in your garden design blueprints. New York Plantings Irrigation and Lighting Division takes care in planning and installing irrigation system and lighting your garden to make safer and more beautiful at night.  New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors have already expanded their scope of service from New York, Manhattan, Long Island to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They aim for perfection and are ready to serve their niche in garden  and landscape designing and building.

Visit www.newyorkplantings.com or call  347 558 7051 for more information about New York Plantings services.

New York Plantings Garden and Landscape Construction: Ipe Hardwood Deck Refinishing

Ipe hardwood is known for its durability and long-lasting attributes that makes it one of the best materials for home and garden decking. With the choice in recognizing Ipe wood’s strength and its longevity of a guaranteed 20 years even without preservation, maintaining its physical quality still needs to be given importance. What draws Ipe hardwood restoration challenging is because of its high-oil content density and other withering characteristics commonly caused by weather damages or even deteriorating finishes. New York Plantings has been providing Ipe hardwood refinishing in Manhattan, New York, up to Long Island yielding overwhelming results in maintaining and even restoring your Ipe furnishings making it look new. And New York Plantings will make sure to preserve the majestic beauty of the hardwood and bring you back in awe with this magnificent hardwood at your own place.

All woods gray. When Ipe and other hardwood embellishments are not finished or have not been maintained properly, the pigment would wither over time. For Ipe, a very dense and pressly grained wood, refinishing is therefore important to maintain the rich brown and red-amber hues; it would not just make over the intensity of the wood’s surface color but it would also protect and even extend the life of your Ipe decks. New York Planting’s Ipe hardwood deck refinishing service includes thorough deck cleansing with soap and water to remove all accumulated dirt and other unwanted substances brought by atmospheric condition change; these could contribute to the fast decay of your wood decks and should be eradicated. The service then finishes with Ipe deck oil application in its surface that will not just make your Ipe hardwood furnishings look new but could make it last for up to 100 years!

New York Plantings Deck Refinishing Service

It is New York Plantings' dedication to give you the best of your home and garden furnishing choices with the best penthouse gardeners, and landscapers as they offer cleansing and refinishing services for other kinds of wood decks and curtilage decorations. New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors are specializing Asian Garden Design. Other services includes irrigation system installation, landscape lighting, custom carpentry such as custom planter making, pergola building, decks and patios installation, tree care and for more specific gardening and landscaping services, you can contact us at 347 558 7051 or visit New York Plantings' website. New York Plantings looks ahead in visiting your place and remake it as fresh as it should be.

New York Plantings Garden Design and Landscape Construction: Quality, Comprehensive & Genuine Service

Searching for the right garden design and landscaping company is an arduous task. The industry is practically swarmed with different companies with different offerings. What makes choosing doubly hard is that not everyone can truly deliver to their promise of quality service. Some claim to be ‘experts’ in the field but would then turn out to be a staggering disappointment. And then there are those who are indeed specialists but whose scope of services are limited to the basics such as garden design and construction so that one would have to find another company for other necessary installations like landscape lighting and/or outdoor carpentry services. At New York Plantings Garden Design and Landscape Construction, none of these will ever be a concern as the company guarantees top-notch and comprehensive services. Specializing in Asian Garden Design, the company offers an extensive line of services and excels in every department.

As certified experts in outdoor carpentry, New York Plantings Garden Design and Landscape Construction specialize in decks, patios, fencing, gazebos and pergolas. Terraces become absolutely stunning when handled by New York Plantings as the company knows the exact pieces to put. They can build well-framed and sturdy decks and patios, accentuated by either pre-made custom planter boxes or an IPE custom planter box. Terraces today are often rendered incomplete without a custom planter box made of IPE hardwood or two. New York Plantings, being an IPE specialist, can construct an IPE custom planter box suited to the client’s design preference.

See more photos of this project.

New York Plantings also specialize in another favorite element in gardens and terraces construction today: pergolas. The New York Plantings is, in fact, among the top pergola installers/builders in the metro. Pergola installation can also be applied on a rooftop garden, which is also included in the company’s wide array of services. Rooftop gardens are increasingly popular in urban areas but only a number of buildings have implemented them since having a rooftop garden is not entirely easy, especially that a rooftop garden irrigation system is mandatory. However, with New York Plantings, one can be assured that everything will be well taken care of as they are authentic rooftop garden designers and rooftop irrigation experts at the same time. And to make these gardens come alive at night, New York Plantings can install superb landscape lighting.

Unlike other garden design companies who leave their clients after construction, New York Plantings is thoughtful enough to cover maintenance. Now that’s genuine service. New York Plantings Garden Design and Landscape Construction is located at 432 East 14th Street New York, NY 10009 United States‎, or can be reached at 347-558-7051.

The Truth about Drip Irrigation Systems for Rooftop Gardens

When it comes to effective irrigation, drip irrigation systems have been the choice of many. But for those with rooftop gardens, there are often some hesitations in employing this method of irrigation as there are various concerns to be dealt with, including leaks and water pooling, among others. The truth is, rooftop drip irrigation system suffers the same risks as usual irrigation; the trick is getting a proper drip irrigation installation service. Here are a few of the common misconceptions about rooftop drip irrigation and how they are easily managed.

A steady trend in landscaping and garden design is the rooftop garden. Being at the forefront of urban agriculture, it has been extensively employed in both for residential and corporate gardening. But what may come as a surprise for some is that this planting technique has actually been all the rage for centuries. It is therefore no surprise that there are already a myriad of ways to manage them—the best of which is drip irrigation. Although this type of irrigation system is widely used in typical garden structures, some have admitted to having qualms about applying the same technique to their rooftop garden. Will leaks be common? What about incidents of water pooling? What happens if the pump malfunctions? These are but a few questions raised by those who have considered drip irrigation systems for their rooftop gardens. And the most sensible answer to that is that all these risks are not limited to rooftop gardens only. These are events that can occur to any form of planting, but above all, the chances of these happening are low with the right drip irrigation installers and effective drainage system.

Water Pooling

The downside of rooftop gardens is that they’re quite vulnerable to harsh weather conditions. Heavy storms may result to water pooling and snowfall may ultimately damage the system. However, these are highly preventable with proper drainage paths. Hence, water pooling during a strong downpour does not necessarily indicate a problem in irrigation but most likely in drainage. In addition, water puddles easily evaporate once the sun is out.

As for the threats of winter, there’s nothing to worry about as the drip irrigation system are shut down during such season.

Leakage

Leakages are inherently inevitable but it should be relieving to know that any leak that may occur does not lead to catastrophic proportions.  After all, the amount of water running through the system are minimal, approximately 1/3 of that of regular garden hoses.

Pump Failure

This shouldn’t be a major concern as not all drip irrigation systems rely on or even utilize pumps to function effectively. It is only landscape and garden constructions without direct water access that would require pumps for its external water reservoir.

The fact is that drip irrigation systems are not at all complex which explains why the landscaping and garden design industry is brimming with contractors. But while the installation is easy, maintenance isn’t. Therefore, it is only wise that the key aspect to check when selecting landscape and garden specialists is the sustainability of their service. Furthermore, it is best to opt for a single contractor for both garden and irrigation services for a more unified system and consistent quality.

Drip Emitter

New York Plantings offers a comprehensive service, specializing in landscaping, garden design, and most recently, lighting and irrigation. They have a more distinct approach in rooftop drip irrigation in that unlike other irrigation companies with poorly designed root systems, the garden specialists in New York Plantings Irrigation and Lighting Company install drip emitters more strategically to deliver precise amounts of water to the plant’s root zone. As a testament to the quality of their irrigation and garden services, the New York Plantings Irrigation and Lighting Company is responsible for the largest drip irrigation installs in New York City.

Rooftop Drip Irrigation is just one of the many gardening services offered by the company, in addition to Garden & Landscape Design, Carpentry, Stone & Masonry work, Corporate Outdoor Lighting and Residential Landscape Lighting. Backed by 18 years of providing quality and reliable service, New York Plantings specializes in Asian Garden Design and other professional garden and landscape related services for residential and corporate applications in the New York metro area and Long Island. For drip irrigation system design and installation, and even for irrigation repair and services, contact New York Plantings Irrigation and Lighting Company at tel. no. 646-434-8049 or visit them at 432 East 14th Street New York, NY 10009 United States‎.

Black Locust Wood Adds Longevity to Landscaped Asian Garden Design

For a new greenroof project, we traveled around the corner to Long Island to pick up some Black Locust wood, which is milled specifically for us. Whether your dream landscape is residential or commercial, New York Plantings is proud to source the bulk of our wood locally. From wooden patios to pergolas, custom planters, storage boxes and more, it is part of our passion to find the highest quality materials from distributors we know and trust.

A Pile of Black Locust woods in Long Island

Black Locust natively grows in the southern part of North America, but is so amenable to climate change that it is frequently grown and used up north. It is particularly durable and resistant to rot, which makes it a great wood for our masons and specialists to work with. It is also a very pleasing yellowish color, with close grains. It looks stunning in all forms of Asian Garden Design.

It is the perfect wood to use in outdoor landscaping projects, such as roof decks, pre-made fences, utility fan covers, and decorative wooden pergolas, as treated Black Locust can last up to 50 years without significant decay. Our master carpenters count on its ease of use and stability. In fact, Black Locust is so strong that it is often used on ships, and has a long history of being the material of choice for many carpenters throughout history. Even Abraham Lincoln used it!

Unlike chemically treated wood, Black Locust blends seamlessly, almost Zen-like, into any Asian Garden. New York Plantings’ main priority is to create a landscape that is both attractive, and long lasting, which is why we rely on Black Locust wood. It is a preferred alternative to endangered woods, or other tropical species, and is hands down one of the most sustainable woods you can use.

Green roof-themed rooftop garden made by New York Plantings

We are beautifying New York one garden at a time, and would love the opportunity to work with you to custom build the space you’ve always wanted. Having New York Plantings build the terrace means we will also maintain it for years to come. Along with landscape design and custom builds, we also specialize in tree care and lawn maintenance, stone work, irrigation, landscape lighting, custom decks, IPE-made products, patio pavers and pride ourselves on our long-term relationships with our clients. We treat their outdoor spaces as if they were our own.

Please get in touch with us:

New York Plantings

2672 21st St Brooklyn, NY 11235
(347) 558-7051

Why New York Plantings Specializes in Asian Garden Design

The design of an Asian garden is often considered to be the height of both sophistication and luxury, and draws from the historical aesthetics of meditation and nobility present in the Chinese and Japanese gardens of the past. What makes Asian gardens so pleasing to the eye and calming to the senses is the simplistic touches and Zen-like organization of both the plants, and the areas to rest and observe. New York Plantings specializes in Asian garden design, and has worked all over New York City, from Greenwich Village to Brooklyn to establish and create a more beautiful visual experience for all residents and passers-by.

New York Plantings specializes in Asian Garden Design

            It is that longevity, and universal appeal of the Asian garden that truly inspires us. We want to create something that is not only be maintained for generations, but also creates a visual masterpiece every season. That is the true beauty of Asian garden design: it looks just as stunning in the winter as it does in the summer. Drawing inspiration from all natural elements, including earth, wood, fire, water, and metal or stone, Asian gardens demonstrate harmony in landscaping in the ways other designs lack. When you look out on your Asian garden, you should feel a sense of piece and calm, not a need to work or take care of weeds.

            Before New York Plantings even begins working on a terrace, rooftop, yard, or landscape, we research and develop a master plan, deciphering what Asian garden design will look best in that space. Some areas need walkways, while others just flower boxes and light seating. We work with the client to truly build something that speaks to them, and that they can enjoy for years to come. We bring in the best, most high quality materials, either directly from their countries of origin, or from local businesses and artisans, and diligently create tiny works of art across every aspect of the garden. Each bonsai tree will be trimmed to its proper size, and every pergola is custom built to fit your walkway or seating area. New York Plantings also specializes in custom lighting, which emphasizes the angular intelligent design of the Asian garden.

            It is that attention to detail that makes Asian gardens stand out from other landscape designs. We build everything ourselves, from the planter boxes to the flooring in order to ensure the grains in the wood match, and the entire project seamlessly flows together. New York Plantings team is dedicated to preserving the authenticity of original Asian gardens, from a place of respect and a true love of nature and aesthetic.

            What makes New York Plantings specialization in Asian garden design stand out is our dedication to maintaining the work we’ve done, and preserving a beautiful piece of history in your outdoor space. We have landscaped and designed gardens from Long Island to Upper Manhattan, and look forward to working with you to build something beautiful together. 

Completed Backyard Renovation Including a Beautiful Foreverlawn

Who loves a beautifully designed and installed Asian inspired yard renovation? Well, everyone does . . .  and here is a picture to prove it!

Celebrating their newly renovated yard & ForeverLawn installed by New York Plantings Garden Design

Demo is never pretty!

The crew at New York Plantings Garden Design really enjoyed this “full-service” backyard project – from demolition to completely renovated living space, we used our vast experience and skills to upgrade this New York City backyard to a place for family and friends to enjoy for years to come.

First we cleared the yard and our professional masonry crew laid a beautiful bluestone patio.

Bluestone is a wonderful option for patios

Professional design plans on beautiful IPE fence

We added irrigation for the new plants and continued the renovation with a wonderful custom IPE hardwood slat fence. I have to say, I consider IPE to be one of the best hardwoods for most outdoor construction projects. To learn more about this quality product click here.

We also added low voltage garden and landscape lighting, which supports our “go green” philosophy of garden and landscape design. We added custom built planter boxes and an array of colorful foliage around the property.

We installed a beautiful artificial turf called “forever lawn.” Made by DuPont, this synthetic grass really does have the “unmatched realism” they talk about on their website. After working with it, it was still hard for me to believe it wasn’t real grass when I stood back to get an overall view of the finished rear yard project. If you’re interested in installing this low maintenance, long lasting synthetic grass, you can contact Todd Nappi, owner of New York Plantings Garden Design (347)558-7051.

Left side beautiful ForeverLawn/Right side natural grass

ForeverLawn stays green & beautiful year round for inviting outdoor living.
Image courtesy of www.foreverlawn.com

Once again we’ve proven that New York Plantings Garden Design is a true full-service Garden, Carpentry, Irrigation, Lighting and Landscape Company. We currently work for homeowners, corporate real estate management companies, garden and landscape designers, landscape architects and anyone whose goal is a professionally designed, installed and expertly maintained garden, deck, patio, rooftop, lawn or other outdoor living space. Contact us for all your garden and landscaping needs.

Materials Used by New York Plantings: IPE Hardwood Lumber

Ipe (pronounced: Eee-pay) is a Brazilian hardwood that has become popular in the past decade and is a common material used by New York Plantings in their landscape structures including their custom planter boxes for both commercial and residential properties. The durability of this wood is hard to ignore for builders, especially landscape professionals who are looking for a strong, long-lasting building material.

Ipe is so dense some people say it has the strength of steel. It can last 25+ years outdoors without being treated. It is 100% natural and it resists surface scratches. Sounds great, right? Well, it is also mold, fire weather and pest-resistant. With these properties, it’s easy to see why it has become so popular!

Known by many names throughout the world* this wood is most commonly used for outdoor furniture, decks, gazebos, pergolas, planter boxes, structures for garden walls, and fencing. Ipe wood products contain no added harmful chemicals, so it is safe around people, pets and water.

Ipe hardwood is typically a reddish brown color that can also include a olive tinge with some light and dark striping, sometimes exhibiting a look similar to a dark to olive-brown tinged teak wood. The grain can have quite a bit of variation.

Ipe lumber can be difficult to work with, so it is not ideal for the “weekend (do-it-yourself) warrior.” Since the wood is so strong it is often necessary to pre-drill holes and it easily blunts cutting edges on the tools used to cut it and carpenters need to be prepared to go through a lot of drill bits! It may be a little difficult to work with, but the durability, beauty, smooth sanded finish, and no splintering feature of this hardwood makes this material ideal for any professional outdoor build.

New York Plantings is now pleased to offer the design, construction and installation of custom planter boxes in the New York area. Previously available only to New York Plantings Garden Design customers, we will now provide this service to anyone in need of these durable, attractive and useful planters. Call us at 347-558-7051 for custom planters and all your garden design and landscape needs.

*(Brazilian walnut, Brazilian hardwood, ironwood, Amapa, cortex, Guayacan, Flor Amarillo, Greenheart, Madera negra, Tahuari, Lapacho negro, Poui, Bethabarra, Tajibo, Mataverde, Tabebuia, cumaru (Dipterix odorata) and jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata). In France, it is known as bois ipe.)

New York Plantings - Planter Boxes & Container Gardens

Container gardens and planter boxes are wonderful additions to any urban garden. They can be both decorative and allow for ease-of-use planting on terraces, rooftops, patios and decks. These days there are plenty of different styles and colors of containers to meet any design aesthetic, but when considering which containers to buy, it’s also important to choose containers that are sturdy and will not crack or break after only a season or two.

Cheap plastic or thin terra cotta planters may work as a quick and inexpensive answer to your last minute planting dilemma, but they will most likely crack or break when exposed to the sun or extreme weather (sometimes even with the weight of the dirt and plants they were meant to contain!), so what you thought was a bargain may end up costing you in damaged plants, time dealing with a dirty mess on your patio, the effort of replanting and the cost of a replacement container of a higher quality after your costly “lesson learned.”

Thicker terra cotta, measuring at least ½” to 1” thick is a better choice as well as outdoor quality glazed pots, fiberglass, metal and concrete blends. All of these options reduce the possibility of the containers cracking or breaking. When purchasing any of these pots make sure to check each pot for signs of the kind of damage that would accompany each specific material including: hairline cracks, improperly joined seams, warping, dents or rust. Beyond the construction of the containers, drainage holes need to be considered. All dirt-rooted plants need drainage. Making a drainage hole in the pot may be necessary to prevent overwatering and root rot. It is also necessary to fill the bottom of your planter with approximately 1” of pebbles to keep your plants healthy and the drainage holes clear of dirt.

These are great options for scattering a few decorative plants around a deck or terrace, but what about planting on a larger scale? Often terraces, patios and rooftops can accommodate larger-scale planting beds that can add the drama of a stunning visual feature. Also, the health benefits from air-filtering plants can help you save energy and can even be a source of fresh vegetables for the dinner table!

It is this need for larger planters that first motivated Todd Nappi of New York Plantings Garden Design to start designing and building custom planters for his New York area customers. “Designing and building our own custom planters frees us to be more creative in our design plans. We no longer have to work around the sizes and shapes of planters available in retail stores. Especially working in the city where space is at a premium, being able to customize the planters to our customer’s individual area allows us to take advantage of all the space available to us and adds a deeper level of customization.”

We make the boxes from IPE hardwood, one of the strongest woods on the planet, lasting more than 25 years outdoors without treatment. Some compare its strength to that of steel! All boxes come lined with marine grade ¾” plywood and then epdm for durability and design versatility.

Take a look around the city and you will probably see some of the planters built by our carpenters at New York Plantings Garden Design & Landscape Construction. Our work can be seen on balconies, rooftop gardens, under pergolas, on terraces, holding climbing vines for vertical walls, restaurant fronts as well as custom indoor planters. Some of our favorites? Cube-style and rectangular planters that add drama and wonderful functionality! Of course, we’d be happy to deliver and install retail provided containers and planters too. Custom building planters just adds another option to your design possibilities.

For more information about New York City landscape designer Todd Nappi and his company New York Plantings Garden Design, including photos of the urban retreats he designs, can be found on his website. And to learn more about Todd’s approach to landscaping, images of projects and other helpful gardening tips and info you can also visit his blog.

Knowing Your Hardiness Zone: Garden Planting Zones / Frost Zones & Dates

One of the essential first steps in planting a successful garden is to know your area’s hardiness zone, also sometimes called a garden planting zone or frost zone. A hardiness zone gives key information about the lowest temperatures plants in your area will need to withstand. You will need to match this hardiness zone number with plant varieties to find out when to plant in the spring. This will also help you determine how long the growing season is in your area to determine which plants will grow most successfully.

Just type in your zip code to find your hardiness zone number and then match it against the map. Is your area centered on the zone or is your garden on a border of the zones? It’s important to interpret the information for best results. A hardiness zone indicator is an approximation. Yearly weather patterns may vary, but as a general guide it can be very helpful.

Average Minimum Winter Temperature of USA

Once you have your hardiness zone number, you can also look at these estimates of last expected frost dates. Of course, since it is only an estimate you should also consider recent temperature trends and weather forecasts.

Last Expected Spring Frost Dates by Zone • Zone 1: June1 – June 30
• Zone 2: May 1 – May 31
• Zone 3: May 1 – May31
• Zone 4: May 1 – May31
• Zone 5: March 30 – April30
• Zone 6: March 30 – April30
• Zone 7: March 30 – April30
• Zone 8: February 28 – March 30
• Zone 9: January 30 – February 28
• Zone 10: January 1 – January 31
• Zone 11 Frost Free Year Round

After your seedlings are planted, you need to watch the weather. If there is a frost warning in your area, you need to cover each of your seedlings with a 2 liter plastic bottle with the bottom cut out.

This beginning stage of planting takes some work, but when you are enjoy fresh-from-the-garden vegetables and flowers later in the year, it will be well with the initial effort in educating yourself about your hardiness zone so you can properly care for your seedlings.

New York Plantings Garden Design - Ideas for Rooftop Gardens

Rooftop Garden – a rooftop garden is any type of garden created on top of a building. As expected with any open space there are many varieties of rooftop gardens and motivations for installing them.

Rooftop gardens can be beautiful, relaxing sanctuaries with pergolas/gazebos, arbors, leisure areas with outdoor furniture and garden lighting and can be designed with custom planters, decks and patios.




In addition verticalgardens, green walls, landscapes lighting or an Asian garden design can add a unique and personalized look to your rooftop garden. Rooftop gardens are one of the most flexible ways to add living space in the city. Here are a few inspirations of the types of rooftop retreats that New York Plantings Garden Design can build for you:

Container gardens, where garden plants are grown in pots and planters, are also a popular rooftop addition.

Another type of rooftop garden often called a green roof or living roof, can partially or completely cover a rooftop with plants with appropriate layering of a waterproof lining an irrigation system and drainage.

Green roofs are built with environmental benefits in mind including absorbing rainwater, providing insulation, creating habitats for wildlife and to help lower urban air temperatures, lessening the heat island effect (when an urban area is significantly warmer than nearby rural areas due to materials that retain heat and “waste heat” generated by energy consumption).

A great resource for both residential and commercial buildings, New York Plantings Garden Design is ready to discuss the benefits of your rooftop “Going Green.” Additionally, green roofs can be helpful in managing energy costs, helping to control building temperatures and they can also be designed to serve as a source of home grown foods.

New York Plantings Garden Design has recently finished a beautiful rooftop garden complete with custom built planters, blue stone pavers, hardwood patio, and grassy area with sprinklers and drainage.

You can learn more about this recent project, the materials used, and our process by visiting here, and here. And soon to be a finished project blog about the completion of the rooftop oasis. As well as visit our blog frequently to learn more about our projects and all about the gardening and landscaping world.

New York Plantings Garden Design is a full-service landscaping, garden design and building firm. From Asian inspired gardens, to professional tree installation, elegant terrace gardens and expert landscape maintenance, New York Plantings can make your landscaping dreams a reality. And we now offer complete irrigation and lighting service from Manhattan to Montauk and beyond through New York Plantings Irrigation and Lighting. If you want the best in irrigation and lighting design from an experienced and dedicated team call us today at (646) 434-8049 or visit our website.



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Vertical Gardens Provide Beauty and Function

Vertical Garden –  a vertical garden, known also as a green façade, a green wall, a living wall or a bio wall is one way to maximize the use of garden space while adding beauty to any wall structure. When planted on the side of a house, they are not only beautiful to the eye but also serve to bring down energy costs due to the insulating properties of having a garden covering an outside wall of the home. 

Image Courtesy of Inspiration Notebook

Vertical Gardens are great for urban environments too! Where areas for planting gardens are harder to come by as well as being wonderful for the environment and helping to improve air quality. When planted on dividing walls between houses it also helps to absorb noise making for a quieter community. Since this is such a great all purpose garden idea, New York Plantings has provided a “How to” video on installing lattice for growing wall ivy:

Especially in the New York area serviced by New YorkPlantings Garden Design, vertical gardens are an often requested addition to both new garden and landscaping designs as well as renovations where a new look with functional features like noise reduction, covering of older structures or increased cooling is paramount. Planting a “green wall” is an easy, inexpensive addition to any garden project.

Image Courtesy of Fun Design Ideas

Learn more about incorporating a vertical garden into your next landscape design by calling New York Plantings Garden Design at 347 558-7051. We provide for all your garden and landscape needs and now offer a second division that includes professional irrigation and lighting to keep your arbor, terrace, container garden, Asian garden, deck, pool, pergola, rooftop retreat, patio or backyard oasis and all your plants healthy and looking beautiful, both day and night!