#nyclandscaping

This Brooklyn Heights backyard features a bluestone patio and custom-built ipe planters. The quiet, Zen-like setting is shaded by nearby buildings, so we picked a shade-tolerant mix of plants that will thrive here. The plants include dogwoods, rose-of-sharons, rhododendrons, and andromedas. When choosing plants that do well in shade, I find it's generally helpful to think about the types of plants that grow in a woodland environment. http://ow.ly/sCpH30nW1lv

Pergolas are a great way to create intimate seating areas in a large space. This New York City rooftop garden features a cedar pergola painted black around the frame to give it some interesting contrast to the natural interior boards. Our design plans also included concrete pavers on pedestals, cedar planter boxes, grey fiberglass pots, and cedar outdoor furniture. Read more on my blog: http://ow.ly/Epeo30auzUT