Extraordinary Outdoor Living in New York City

Bespoke gardens, rooftops and terraces designed, built and planted for New York City.

Manhattan Bridge over the East River viewed from a rooftop garden in New York City

Landscaped backyard patio with orange cushioned seating, a glass-top table, stone steps, garden plants, and a wooden privacy fence

Rooftop terrace with pergola, outdoor lounge furniture, benches, and lush planter gardens surrounded by brick buildings

Modern landscaped courtyard garden with illuminated plants, concrete planters, a fire pit, and seating viewed from a staircase

Lush urban rooftop garden terrace with lounge chairs, colorful potted plants, raised wooden planters, and city buildings under a blue sky

Landscaped urban courtyard garden with wooden privacy fencing, gravel path, raised planters, pergola, and outdoor dining table

Rooftop terrace garden with raised wooden planters, colorful trees and plants, lounge chairs, and city skyline views

Sunlit backyard patio with a brindle-and-white dog resting near a picnic table, grill, and lush greenery.

Lush modern outdoor patio with colorful plants, red lounge chairs, coffee table, rug, and vertical garden trellis

Lush ivy-covered garden courtyard with potted flowers, a stone urn planter, and black birdbath

Rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, tables, and colorful tulips in raised planters overlooking a city skyline

Modern urban rooftop garden with a wooden pergola, landscaped planters, bench, and Buddha statue

Lush rooftop garden with a wooden pergola, planter boxes, flowering vines, and city skyline views

Rooftop garden beneath a wooden pergola overlooking a waterfront city skyline and bay

Rooftop garden with wooden planters and pergola overlooking Seattle skyline and Elliott Bay

Rooftop garden with wooden planters and pergola overlooking the Lower Manhattan skyline

Urban rooftop terrace with red stools, wooden seating, planter boxes, ornamental grasses, red autumn tree, and city skyscrapers

Lush urban backyard garden with a small lawn, dense greenery, wooden fencing, and stepping-stone path

Red brick urban townhouse with black-trimmed windows, arched doors, fire escape, balcony planters, and lush greenery.

Lush backyard garden with a red brick townhouse, large windows, and exterior staircase

Wooden backyard deck with lush plants, bench seating, a small table, and an ornate wall-mounted garden display.

Modern home entrance with wooden steps, black-framed windows, and lush container garden

Lush backyard garden with stone patio, flowering black-eyed Susans and white daisies, ornamental grasses, shrubs, and a wooden fence

Lush backyard garden with stone waterfall, patio chairs, black-eyed Susans, ornamental grasses, and wooden privacy fencing

Rooftop terrace garden with lounge chairs, flowering plants, and city apartment buildings under a blue sky

Sunlit outdoor patio with lounge seating, dining table, lush plants, and a shade sail

Rooftop terrace with outdoor dining table, lounge seating, planters, and shade sails overlooking city buildings

Modern backyard patio with outdoor sofa, chairs, coffee table, cantilever umbrella, fire pit, and lush landscaping

Rooftop garden with pergola overlooking a waterfront city skyline on a sunny day

Landscape design for extraordinary urban spaces.

From intimate backyards to expansive rooftops and terraces, we design and build distinctive New York gardens that feel natural, considered and made for living.

Our Projects

DESIGNED FOR NEW YORK LIVING

Landscaped backyard patio with cushioned outdoor seating, brick planters, lush greenery, and wooden privacy fences.

Backyard Design

Bring your backyard into everyday life. From Brooklyn gardens to Manhattan brownstone yards, Outside Space NYC creates welcoming spaces for quiet mornings, family time, and evenings with friends. Thoughtful layouts, layered planting, and practical details make each garden feel personal and easy to enjoy.

Every space is different. We design gardens around the architecture, light and character of each location—creating outdoor spaces that feel considered, natural and made to be lived in.

Every garden we create is highly individual. We embrace experimentation and play, creating spaces that evolve naturally over time. Our goal is to give clients not only a beautiful garden, but the knowledge and confidence to understand it, care for it, and enjoy how it changes through the seasons.

Lush modern rooftop patio garden with orange lounge chairs, potted plants, gray privacy fencing, and a round outdoor coffee table

Terrace Design

A thoughtfully designed terrace brings outdoor living into your city home. Outside Space NYC designs and installs terraces with lush planting, distinctive containers, and inviting spaces to dine, entertain, or unwind.

Each design responds to your terrace’s light, wind, privacy, and views, as well as how you want to use it. From a small private terrace to an expansive rooftop, we create gardens that complement your home and feel personal to you.

Urban rooftop patio with a blue sectional sofa, wood decking, built-in benches, string lights, and lush vertical garden walls

Courtyard Design

Turn an enclosed outdoor space into a garden with its own character. Outside Space NYC designs courtyards with planting, containers, and seating suited to the light and layout. Whether it’s a private retreat or a shared entrance, we create inviting spaces that complement the surrounding architecture.

The Outside Space Difference

At Outside Space NYC, we believe that every outdoor space has the potential to be transformed into a stunning, functional environment. Our approach blends innovative design with sustainable practices to enhance the beauty and utility of your landscape.

01 — DESIGN

We create customized designs reflecting each client’s style and the space's characteristics. For 25 years, we have specialized in adapting our designs to New York‘s diverse architectural heritage. Prioritizing sustainability, we use native plants and tried-and-tested materials to promote biodiversity and design longevity.

02 — BUILD

Our experienced team of landscapers and horticulturists bring a wealth of knowledge to every project. We combine artistry with technical skill, delivering high-quality landscapes that stand the test of time.

From initial consultation to final installation, we offer a full range of services. This includes landscape design, installation, garden care, and ongoing maintenance, providing you with a seamless experience.

03 — CARE

Downtown Seattle intersection of Jay Street and Front Street with a historic red-brick building, street signs, traffic, and ferry directions.

Our Locations

68 Jay St #1003, Brooklyn, NY 11201
We use this space to create our landscaping designs, as well as a place to sell indoor plants during the colder months.

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Outdoor urban garden center with potted herbs, vegetables, flowers, and plants displayed along a gravel walkway beneath string lights

216 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
This space is primarily used as a plant shop, but you can also host your next event here!