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SPECIALTY PLANTINGSEASONAL · CULINARY · CELEBRATORY

Beyond the terrace build and the annual maintenance agreement, New York Roofscapes offers a suite of specialty planting services for residents, buildings, and events across New York City and the Hamptons.

What We Offer

Six specialty planting services

Each service is available as a standalone engagement or as an add-on to an existing New York Roofscapes maintenance agreement. All work is performed by our in-house horticultural team.

Annuals

Seasonal color, refreshed every season.

Curated annual planting programs that rotate with the seasons — from spring pansies and summer impatiens to fall chrysanthemums and ornamental kale. We design, source, and install seasonal color for rooftop planters, window boxes, entry gardens, and amenity decks, ensuring continuous bloom and visual impact throughout the year.

  • Custom seasonal color palettes tailored to sun, wind, and exposure
  • Spring, summer, and fall rotations available
  • Premium nursery-sourced annuals, not big-box stock
  • Coordinated with existing perennial and shrub plantings
  • Optional add-on to any maintenance agreement

Herb Gardens

Culinary gardens for penthouse kitchens and rooftop entertaining.

Custom herb garden installations for penthouse terraces, rooftop kitchens, and courtyard gardens. We design raised planter systems with culinary herbs — basil, rosemary, thyme, mint, chives, and more — integrated with irrigation and positioned for optimal sun exposure. Ideal for residents who entertain and chefs who demand fresh ingredients steps from the kitchen.

  • Custom raised planter design with Ipe or powder-coated steel frames
  • Curated culinary herb selections by season
  • Drip irrigation integration for low-maintenance care
  • Companion planting for pest resistance
  • Seasonal replanting and maintenance programs available

Tree Pits

Street-level planting that elevates building presence.

Professional tree pit planting and seasonal maintenance for residential buildings, co-ops, and condominiums. We design and install tree pit gardens with ground cover, bulbs, and seasonal annuals that transform neglected sidewalk spaces into curated building amenities — improving curb appeal and building value.

  • Tree pit design with ground cover and seasonal color
  • Soil amendment and drainage improvement
  • Spring bulb installation for early-season impact
  • Seasonal maintenance and replanting programs
  • NYC Parks Department compliance and permit coordination

Foundational Gardens

Entry gardens and building-base planting that set the tone.

Designed planting for building entries, courtyard perimeters, and foundation zones. Foundational gardens establish the architectural character of a building at street level — combining evergreen structure, seasonal color, and textural contrast to create a polished, intentional first impression for residents and visitors.

  • Evergreen structure plantings for year-round presence
  • Seasonal color layers for spring, summer, and fall
  • Shade-tolerant selections for north-facing and canopied entries
  • Irrigation integration and mulch programs
  • Annual refresh and replanting services

Event Planting

Plant staging for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and private events.

Temporary and semi-permanent plant installations for private events on rooftop terraces, penthouse gardens, and amenity decks. We design and install lush, photogenic plant environments for weddings, milestone birthdays, anniversary dinners, and corporate events — then remove and replant after the event. Available for both New York Roofscapes-maintained terraces and independently managed spaces.

  • Custom plant staging for weddings and milestone events
  • Floral-adjacent botanical installations (orchids, topiaries, standards)
  • Temporary lighting integration with plant arrangements
  • Setup and breakdown included
  • Available for terraces not under New York Roofscapes maintenance

Holiday Décor

Seasonal installations that transform terraces and entries for the holidays.

Professional holiday planting and décor installations for rooftop terraces, building entries, and amenity spaces. From Thanksgiving through New Year's, we design and install seasonal arrangements — evergreen garlands, potted conifers, white birch branches, berry clusters, and subtle lighting — that bring warmth and elegance to outdoor spaces during the holiday season.

  • Thanksgiving through New Year's seasonal programs
  • Potted conifer and evergreen arrangements
  • Garlands, wreaths, and entry installations
  • Battery-powered and low-voltage lighting integration
  • Post-holiday removal and winter plant protection
“Every space deserves a living element — something that grows, changes, and brings the season into view.”

New York Roofscapes · Specialty Planting

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