Business Details
22 Years
experience
Custom Landscape Design & Installation in New York City
Urban Landscape Concepts is a full-service landscape design company dedicated to transforming urban spaces into functional, beautiful outdoor environments. Founded in 2004 by Josh Speisman, our team combines creative vision with technical expertise to design, install, and maintain gardens tailored to the unique challenges of New York City's urban landscape. We prioritize personalized service, working closely with clients to understand their lifestyles, aesthetic preferences, and practical needs. Our approach integrates site-specific analysis with high-quality materials and sustainable practices, ensuring each project balances artistry and functionality. With decades of combined experience, including training at the New York Botanical Gardens and international design exposure, we deliver gardens that enhance quality of life while adhering to budgetary constraints.Our commitment to excellence extends from initial consultation through final installation, with ongoing maintenance services to preserve the vitality of each space. We specialize in rooftop gardens, terraces, backyards, and vegetable gardens, serving residential clients across New York City and Long Island. Our reputation for reliability, transparency, and craftsmanship has been built through consistent delivery of transformative outdoor spaces that exceed client expectations.
Services
Landscape Design
Installation
Planting
Hardscape
Irrigation & Lighting
Garden Maintenance
Vegetable Gardens
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of NYC-specific landscape design expertise
- Our team combines formal botanical training with hands-on installation experience
- We implement site-specific solutions for unique urban microclimates
- We provide end-to-end project management from concept to completion
- Our maintenance programs ensure long-term garden vitality
What people say
Professionalism, knowledge, integrity
Transformed overgrown mess into oasis
Creative design solutions
Reliable on-time service
Year-round visual interest
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design process begins with comprehensive site analysis and client consultation to understand lifestyle needs and aesthetic preferences. We create customized plans that integrate architectural elements with plant selections suited to urban microclimates. Each design balances functionality with visual appeal, ensuring seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Installation
Our installation team implements designs using premium materials and construction techniques tailored to urban environments. We handle all aspects including hardscaping, planting, and infrastructure development while maintaining strict quality control throughout the project timeline to ensure precise execution of design specifications.
Planting
We curate plant palettes based on site-specific conditions including light exposure, soil composition, and climate factors. Our expertise ensures optimal plant health and seasonal interest through proper selection, placement, and installation techniques that promote long-term growth and ecological balance.
Hardscape
Our hardscape services include decks, patios, pergolas, and stone work that form the structural foundation of outdoor spaces. We use durable, aesthetically pleasing materials that complement natural elements while providing functional living areas that withstand urban environmental stresses.
Garden Maintenance
We offer customized maintenance programs ensuring gardens remain vibrant throughout the seasons. Services include seasonal cleanups, pruning, irrigation management, and plant health monitoring to preserve design integrity and promote thriving urban ecosystems with minimal client effort.
People
Josh Speisman
Founder & Head Designer
Josh founded Urban Landscape Concepts in 2004 after four years working at NYC design firms and training at the New York Botanical Gardens. He oversees every project personally, combining creative vision with technical expertise to deliver client-focused outdoor spaces that enhance urban living.
Athena Perry
Designer
Athena brings extensive international experience from France, Japan, and Long Island to her design work. Her deep botanical knowledge and project management skills ensure gardens thrive ecologically while meeting clients' aesthetic and functional requirements through innovative design solutions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve all five NYC boroughs and Long Island, including Port Washington, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
Do you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we provide full-service landscape solutions from initial design through installation and ongoing maintenance.
Can you redesign existing gardens?
We specialize in transforming existing spaces, as shown by clients who've updated their gardens after 15+ years.
Do you work with tight budgets?
Yes, we've successfully completed projects across all budget ranges, including cost-effective redesigns.
What's your specialty garden type?
We focus on urban spaces including rooftops, terraces, backyards, and vegetable gardens tailored to city environments.
How long does a typical project take?
Project timelines vary by scope, but most residential installations complete within 4-8 weeks after design approval.
Reviews (2)
Elliott Pm
Sep 05, 2021
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Mary Ann, Gary, and their team were helpful, courteous, and thorough. They followed up on the grading and drainage job to ensure it functioned as they had promised, which I really appreciated. I can recommend working with them.
Tara Corvino
Nov 26, 2018
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Wonderful! They meet all my landscaping needs and go above and beyond making my yard look amazing! Would recommend to all my neighbors and friends.
