Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Landscaping Services in New York City
At Plant Specialists, we have dedicated over 50 years to transforming New York City's urban landscapes into vibrant green spaces. Founded in 1972, our team of landscape architects, designers, and horticulturists specializes in rooftop gardens, townhouse landscaping, and custom garden installations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the tri-state area. Our comprehensive services include bespoke design, expert installation, and year-round maintenance, utilizing smart irrigation, lighting design, and sustainable practices. As certified installers for Zinco and Hydrotech systems, we lead in green roof and vertical wall projects, blending artistry with technical expertise. Our commitment to personalized consultations and lasting client relationships ensures each project reflects individual visions while enhancing urban environments.With decades of experience in plant health care and organic maintenance methods, we provide tailored solutions for residential and commercial clients. Our award-winning team combines horticultural insight with craftsmanship to create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. From intimate terraces to large-scale commercial installations, we deliver results that balance beauty with ecological responsibility. Our reputation for reliability, technical excellence, and creative problem-solving has made us trusted experts in NYC landscaping services.
Services
Garden Design
Green Roof Projects
Indoor Plant Care
Garden Maintenance
Landscape Lighting
Irrigation Systems
Plant Health Care
Holiday Decor
Terrace Landscaping
Vertical Gardens
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of specialized experience in NYC urban landscaping
- Certified installers for Zinco and Hydrotech green roof systems
- Comprehensive services from design to maintenance under one roof
- Scientific approach to plant health care with licensed technicians
- Award-winning team of landscape architects and horticulturists
Associations and certifications
- Zinco
- Hydrotech
What people say
5-star experience
Impeccable maintenance
Recommend without hesitation
Creative solutions
Fast response time
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates customized outdoor spaces blending aesthetics with functionality. We offer complete design consultations, hardscape integration, and plant selection tailored to your environment. Our team develops detailed plans that consider sunlight exposure, irrigation needs, and maintenance requirements while maintaining a cohesive design with your property's architecture.
Green Roof Projects
Specializing in green roof installations, we transform rooftops into sustainable ecosystems using certified Zinco and Hydrotech systems. Our approach includes structural assessment, waterproofing, drainage solutions, and plant selection that supports biodiversity while improving energy efficiency. Each project incorporates walkways, seating areas, and lighting for functional urban retreats.
Indoor Plant Care
Our indoor plant care service maintains healthy, vibrant interior spaces with tailored maintenance schedules. We provide plant selection based on light conditions, custom planter solutions, and regular health assessments. Services include pruning, pest control, and seasonal replacements to ensure optimal plant vitality in commercial and residential settings.
Garden Maintenance
Comprehensive garden maintenance ensures year-round beauty through seasonal adjustments and expert care. Our services include pruning, fertilization, pest management, and irrigation system maintenance. We use organic methods and scientific plant health assessments to preserve your garden's vitality while adapting to changing environmental conditions.
Landscape Lighting
Our landscape lighting solutions enhance both aesthetics and functionality in outdoor spaces. We design and install energy-efficient lighting systems that highlight architectural features, improve safety, and extend usability into evening hours. Systems integrate seamlessly with irrigation plans for complete outdoor environment management.
People
Grahame Hubbard
Owner/Operator
With over 50 years in the industry, Grahame leads our team in creating exceptional outdoor spaces. He oversees project execution while maintaining direct client relationships, ensuring every garden reflects both client vision and technical excellence.
Peter Morris
Plant Healthcare / Training Manager
Peter manages our plant health care division with expertise in diagnosing and treating plant issues. As a NYS licensed pesticide technician, he implements both traditional and organic solutions to maintain plant vitality across all projects.
Rishi Ramdeen
Plant Care Health Manager
Rishi oversees plant health protocols, ensuring scientific approaches to disease prevention and treatment. He trains staff in the latest organic care methods while maintaining compliance with environmental standards.
Felicia Perez
Garden Care Manager
Felicia leads our garden maintenance teams, implementing customized care schedules for residential and commercial properties. She specializes in seasonal transitions and sustainable maintenance practices that preserve long-term garden health.
Dave Swartzendruber
Designer
Dave develops innovative design concepts that balance aesthetics with functionality. His expertise in spatial planning and plant selection creates cohesive outdoor environments that evolve beautifully through seasons.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the tri-state area with comprehensive landscaping solutions.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in both residential terraces and large-scale commercial green spaces.
Are your technicians certified?
All our plant health care technicians are NYS licensed pesticide professionals.
What's included in your maintenance services?
Our maintenance includes pruning, fertilizing, pest management, irrigation, and seasonal adjustments.
Do you offer holiday decorations?
Yes, we provide custom holiday displays including tree installation and removal services.
Can you redesign existing outdoor spaces?
Absolutely, we specialize in transforming existing terraces and gardens with modern designs.
Reviews (5)
Biomonde Green
Jun 09, 2021
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I used Plant Specialists for my house in Brooklyn. They are very professional and the quality of work is amazing. The crew are always polite and nice.
Edward Roque
Jun 13, 2019
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Thank Goodness for Plant Specialists - I just recently purchased a home in Palm Springs and my garden was an absolute disaster. A friend recommended Plant specialists, they were able to draw up all the design work which made it easy for me to get a local gardener to execute it. I highly recommend them.
Tiffany Steffens
Mar 23, 2019
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Plant Specialists are hand's down, one of the best, most professional, creative and customer-centric organizations that I have ever worked with. They designed, built and maintain my Brooklyn back garden -- a wonderfully lush city oasis with an amazing mix of plants -- it is the envy of everyone I know.
Sandra Main
Mar 22, 2019
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Just love the creativity and all the great advice we always get from Plant Specialist with our roof top as well as the greenery in our home. But more importantly, the level of service is extraordinary and they are always so fast to respond and react. Recently, we decided we wanted to change a plant in our home because we rearranged our furniture. They came up with a great alternative and was replace within 2 days. We are so touched by how they always go above and beyond with there service and always want to make sure their clients are 150% satisfied.
Ron Prince
Feb 26, 2019
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We have a terrace that we love to use year-round, and Plant Specialists has helped us with it for years. The team there has helped us with every aspect of it from decking to irrigation to containers to lighting to furniture to plant health -- and of course the overall design. (Our contribution is putting in the annuals -- and even there we usually need an assist!) There have also been times when they've come to the rescue because building roof repairs needed to be made -- or any of the countless things can come up in NYC apartment life. I can't recommend this company enough. Incredibly talented and caring people totally focused on delivering the best service to their customers.
