"A roof garden is like a secret jewel, nestled between skyscrapers and clouds, surely coveted by even the birds that fly overhead and must gaze down in wonder at the sight of it."   -Amber Freda

Amber Freda Landscape Design specializes in design and installation of roof gardens, green roofs, townhouse and traditional gardens, terraces, patios, container arrangements, flowerbeds, and many other residential and commercial design projects, primarily in the New York City area.

My firm was nominated "Best in New York" by Shecky's Guides to New York City, and I was recently interviewed as an expert in rooftop gardens by the CBS News Morning Show. We have also been featured in articles that ran in the New York Post, Associated Press, Daily Candy, and Gardening How-To.

We have done work for many well-known New York City residents, including Robert De Niro, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Barry Diller, Donna Karan, and Anna Quindlen.

To many people living in a city like New York, creating a garden on a roof or terrace is their primary means for creating a sanctuary away from the urban hustle and bustle that they have to deal with during the rest of the day. It is human nature to desire a place to come home to, where you can rest and regenerate with a renewed sense of vitality each day.

Having a roof or terrace space is really like having additional rooms in your apartment. Space is a valuable commodity, so adding outdoor rooms for sitting, eating, relaxing, and entertaining is not only aesthetically pleasing, but a smart investment as well. A well-designed roof garden is built to engage the senses and transport visitors to a place of peace and beauty. In a land of concrete and steel, these gardens are some of the most treasured green spaces on the planet.