We designed this co-op’s community roof garden on Manhattan’s Upper East Side to be able to be enjoyed by multiple groups of people at the same time. The garden features comfortable wicker furnishings with bright red cushions for a cheerful pop of color. Dark brown bamboo fencing covers an existing brick wall that was a […]
Community Roof Garden on the Upper East Side Read More »
This Chelsea rooftop garden packs in a lot of luxury in a small space! The redesign included a custom kitchen, fireplace, and built-in seating. We also warmed up the look of the existing metal walls and concrete flooring by using ipe (pronounced e-pay), a hardwood with a 40+ year life expectancy. Lighting built into the
Chelsea Rooftop Garden Read More »
Building a garden and landscape design can be tricky when you live in a city and the only place for any type of shrubbery is the rooftop. But don’t give up hope so easily. Rooftop gardens can be an amazing experience, both in the garden layout and design process and afterwards when you get to
Five Perfect Flowers For a City Rooftop Garden Read More »
Being part of the Northeast region of the U.S., New York has a humid climate with long periods of warmth during spring and summer seasons, and very cold weather during the fall and winter months. Given the climate, there are certain types of native and introduced garden plants that thrive in New York, as well
The Best Flowers And Plants for A Summer And Fall City Garden Read More »
This roof garden design Brooklyn is located in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood. The garden features custom-designed cedar planter boxes filled with a lush mix of junipers, maiden grass, arborvitaes, creeping Jenny, and purple coneflower. The plants are illuminated with black metal up-lights for a dramatic nighttime effect. Cedar is a rot-resistant wood that is an
Carroll Gardens, Rooftop Garden Design Read More »
Just because you live in a big city, like Manhattan, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a backyard garden. Rather, you can design and plant the most dreamy of rooftop gardens! Believe it or not, there are wonderful benefits to gardening and custom landscaping in New York City. Without constructing a full on healing garden, you
The Benefits Of Having Your Own Rooftop Garden Read More »
While landscaping and garden design can be fun, we know your busy schedule probably restricts your green thumb. But that doesn’t mean you should be without a garden! Here at Amber Freda Landscape Design, we are passionate about garden landscaping, and we hope you are too. Our landscape professionals can bring your garden dreams to
Why You Should Let A Professional Do Your Landscaping Read More »
This Harlem rooftop garden is the perfect sanctuary for relaxing or entertaining. It features an ipe pergola with wisteria vines growing up the posts that will eventually cover the top in prolific spring blooms. Ipe (pronounced e-pay) is a hardwood with a 40+ year life expectancy. It can be oiled to bring out the rich
Harlem Rooftop Garden and Pergola Read More »
Our friends at 2K Reviews have a lot of beginner gardening tips! Check it out! Make a seed planter with a stick and nails Insulate Your Pots Before Planting Seeds Make a sunlight concentrator with aluminum wrap Use vegetable water to feed plants. Great Plant Tonic! Water in the morning or the evening 50-50 water
A Beginner’s Guide to Gardening Read More »
This contemporary rooftop garden in Midtown Manhattan features a custom-built outdoor kitchen and continuous custom-built wood planters made from ipe (pronounced e-pay), a hardwood with a 30-year life expectancy. We recommended this modular kitchen unit because it shipped in three separate pieces, which were easier to get in and out of tight Manhattan corridors and
Customized Outdoor Living in Midtown Read More »
