Our business is designing and maintaining resilient outdoor spaces in New York City. Our NYC-based team brings together horticultural expertise, smart irrigation, lighting design, and ongoing maintenance so your landscape works beautifully in every season.
From rooftop gardens to patios and townhouse backyards, we turn underused outdoor areas into calm, planted spaces that feel intentional and easy to live with. Book a consultation with Plant Specialists and get a plan that fits your building, your lifestyle, and your long-term goals.
Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, plus select projects throughout the Tri-State area. For over 50 years, Plant Specialists has helped NYC clients design, install, and care for landscapes built for real city conditions.
Design & Installation
Custom landscape design and installation for rooftops, patios, and backyards. We handle layout, planting design, planters, soil systems, and finishing details for a clean, built-to-last result.
Garden Care Experts
Year-round garden care that keeps your space healthy and polished. Seasonal planting, pruning, soil improvement, and maintenance plans that fit how you use your outdoor space.
Green Roof Projects
Green roof planning and planting for performance and beauty. We help create durable planted roofs with the right growing systems, plant palettes, and maintenance approach for NYC rooftops.
Lighting & Irrigation
Professional lighting and irrigation for rooftops and gardens. From discreet drip systems to garden lighting that extends evenings outdoors, we build efficient setups designed for NYC conditions.
Garden Plant Care
Scientific diagnosis and treatment for insects, disease, declining shrubs, and soil or root issues. Ideal for troubleshooting problems and protecting valuable plantings.
Indoor Plant Care
Plants make tremendous additions to the living, working or shopping environment. Beyond their aesthetics, they are shown to improve mood and air quality
Holiday & Events
From lush holiday displays to refined event florals, we bring artistry, elegance, and fresh seasonal materials to every setting. Designed for NYC spaces that need impact, taste, and professional execution.
Projects we’re a fit for:
Rooftop gardens, terraces, and balconies | Townhouse backyards and courtyards | Full design + installation, or upgrades to existing gardens | Seasonal refreshes and long-term maintenance plans | Lighting and irrigation improvements | Indoor plant environments for homes and businesses
Plant Specialists FAQs
Do you work on rooftops and terraces?
Yes. Rooftops and terraces are a core focus. We design for wind, sun exposure, weight considerations, drainage, and access logistics.
Do you offer maintenance plans?
Yes. We offer seasonal and ongoing garden care so your space stays healthy, tidy, and beautiful throughout the year.
Can you install irrigation on a rooftop?
Yes. We commonly install drip irrigation and smart watering solutions that fit rooftop conditions and help protect your planting investment.
Do you provide landscape lighting?
Yes. We design and install garden lighting that improves safety, highlights key features, and extends the use of your outdoor space at night.
Do you design and build rooftop gardens?
Yes. We design and install rooftop gardens across NYC, including planting plans, planters, soil systems, irrigation, and lighting where needed.
What areas do you serve?
We serve New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. For select projects across the Tri-State area, contact us with your location and we’ll confirm availability.
What is your process?
We keep it simple and organized:
Consultation and site assessment
Concept and planting direction tailored to your space
Installation planning, logistics, and scheduling
Build-out, planting, and finishing details
Seasonal care and long-term maintenance options
How do consultations work?
You book a consultation, we review your space and goals, then we recommend next steps and scope based on the best path for design, installation, or care.
How do I get started?
Use the form below and tell us a bit about your space so we can respond with the right next steps.
What to include
Your location and building type (rooftop, patio, backyard, commercial)
Approximate size of the space
Sun exposure (full sun, part shade, mostly shade)
What you want help with (design, installation, care, irrigation, lighting)
Preferred timeline (this season, next month, flexible)
Contact Us
Need help with a rooftop, patio, backyard, or indoor plant project in NYC or the Tri-State area? Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you shortly.
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