Free Workshop on Preparing Your Garden for Winter

There are many vines you can grow up the chain link fence even if you don't have full sun.

If you plant Clematis remember head in the sun feet in the shade. Clematis likes for its above ground growth to be in the sun but its roots to be in the shade. You can accomplish that by planting a shallow rooted ground cover over the root ball area or by mulching around the stem of the vine.

Posted by: nebrait at April 10, 2009 7:14 AM in response to backyard and proprety value

Hi,

Our company, Sustain Landscape Design, does design and installation work. We focus on sustainable landscapes and spend a lot of time improving the soil - - healthy soil grows healthy plants.

You can take a look at some of the work we've done at www.sustainlandscapedesign.com. We will do a free initial consultation.

Posted by: nebrait at March 31, 2009 4:59 PM in response to developing our rowhouse garden

A friend forwarded your post to me. Our company does landscape design work focusing on sustainable landscapes.

You can take a look at our web site at www.sustainlandscapedesign.com. We will do a free consultation if you like.

Posted by: nebrait at March 31, 2009 4:55 PM in response to How Much to Create a Garden?

Hi,

I have a landscape design company here in Brooklyn and I'm wondering if you have thought about growing a lawn substitute.

There are a number of dense,low growing plants that will tolerate foot traffic, are less bothered by squirrels and are much less maintenance than grass.

Also, I'm not sure what you mean by flooring over the area. Are you thinking to use decking material but put in on the ground instead of raising it? Or are you willing to consider other materials like brick and stone?

-Nicole

Posted by: nebrait at March 1, 2009 9:01 AM in response to garden decking

HandymanEric makes a good point when he says every project is unique.

I'm a big fan of the French Drain. It's such a simple, low tech solution and in many situations works as well or better than more complicated, more expensive solutions.

Posted by: nebrait at October 5, 2008 7:36 AM in response to Patio - Cement or not?

My landscaping company has done quite a few stone patio installations in Brooklyn and we always do sand.

In Brooklyn the ground goes through several freeze/thaw cycles every winter. When concrete freezes is expands, when it thaws it contracts. This will cause the stones to crack. With sand this is not an issue.

If you go with a sand bed make sure you do a good job of grading and compacting the soil before you lay your rock. It will make a big difference in the final product.

And in answer to BoerumHill's question yes, you need to grade before you lay down your rock. Ideally your yard should be graded to slope away from your house whether you have a patio or not.

Posted by: nebrait at October 5, 2008 7:25 AM in response to Patio - Cement or not?

I do landscape design and garden maintenance and I service all the Brooklyn neighborhoods.

You can check out my web site at www.sustainlandscapedesign.com

Posted by: nebrait at April 30, 2008 7:27 AM in response to Gardener Recommendations

I have a Landscape Design company- Sustain Landscape Design. We have been in Brooklyn for a few years now and have done a number of Brooklyn backyards.

Our focus is on sustainable gardening so we incorporate things like native and drought tolerant plants and rain water harvesting systems into a lot of our projects.

You can read more about us at www.sustainlandscapedesign.com

Although, as one other poster pointed out, this is our busy season so we may not be able to get started on your project for another 4 or 5 weeks.

Thanks so much,

Nicole
Sustain Landscape Design
nicole@sustainlandscapedesign.com
(718) 395-3567

Posted by: nebrait at April 15, 2008 7:44 AM in response to Garden Advice

Our Brooklyn neighbors, Pall Walton and Jennifer Scanlin. They are the most lovely people, very smart. They own a brownstone themselves and are experts in doing these gardens. 917.783.0002

Posted by: guest at April 15, 2008 10:32 AM in response to Garden Advice

If your tree is small, i.e. can be done with hand tools, I would be willing to help you at no cost with that. I have over 7 years experience working with trees, especially fruit,have recently moved to the area and be happy to be helpful.

Michael
www.projectbonafide.com

Posted by: ometepe at April 15, 2008 6:38 PM in response to Garden Advice

Hi- I can do most of what you are asking. (I do not do fences but have contacts to great wood workers) I have a new garden design and install business here in Brooklyn. Urban Gardens. I have tons of urban garden experience from working with a few of the best gardeners in New York.

I work on an hourly basis, plus materials and delivery. Would love to come by and go over the project and give an estimate.

Here is a link to my website.
http://urbangrdns.com

Thanks-
Guy Ambrosino
917-648-5138

Posted by: guest at April 17, 2008 1:33 PM in response to Garden Advice

I know someone who does nice work in small yards and containers. I don't have the right to post her information here, but you can contact me at litegreenlife at gmail dot com, if you're interested. Charges an hourly rate plus materials.

Posted by: Heatherie at May 1, 2008 8:50 AM in response to Gardener Recommendations

I am a gardener based out of Fort Greene Brooklyn. I am very reasonably priced.

I have 6 years gardening experience in New York City and another 20+ years gardening experience in general. I have done container gardens, window boxes, full vegetable plots, backyard landscaping, roof gardens, green roofing, etc.

You can view a sampling of photos from my personal rooftop container garden from last season and my resume and contact info at aimeepetkus.com, and I can email you images of gardens I have done. I provide free consultation/estimates. I can also provide you with plenty of references.

Posted by: guest at May 1, 2008 10:07 PM in response to Gardener Recommendations

HandymanEric makes a good point when he says every project is unique.

I'm a big fan of the French Drain. It's such a simple, low tech solution and in many situations works as well or better than more complicated, more expensive solutions.

Posted by: nebrait at October 5, 2008 7:36 AM in response to Patio - Cement or not?

We laid our stone in a mix of quik-crete and sand. After laying, we then soaked the entire thing to set it. Haven't had a problem with drainage in 5 years.

Posted by: crowlish at October 6, 2008 8:18 AM in response to Patio - Cement or not?

I had a simple deck put into my backyard a couple of years ago. After getting quotes from a few companies, I went with Decks R Us. Despite the cheesy name, they did a great job. They put in a 9 x 16 ft plain deck, without railing or steps, for $1800. This included breaking up and removing the existing concrete, concreting in the supports, building the frame and laying the deck on top. It took one day, with about 6 men doing the work.
They are based in Staten Island and their phone number is 1 800 983 Deck. I expect they have a website too.

Posted by: kk634000 at March 1, 2009 1:00 PM in response to garden decking

i would recommend ian st. george - he previously worked for a company specializing in high-end roof decks & garden spaces before branching off on his own -

ian st. george
978-877-2353
ianstgeorge@gmail.com

Posted by: jgabrils at March 2, 2009 3:42 PM in response to garden decking

hub moore does decks.
He shows some examples on his website

www.hub-woodworks.com

his prices are reasonable aswell.

Posted by: ann mattingly at March 2, 2009 4:55 PM in response to garden decking