Brownstone & Townhouse Landscaping in NYC

Interior Foliage Design upgrades façades and transforms backyards for classic New York townhouses and brownstones. From our Woodside greenhouse (since 1980), we design and build outdoor retreats with custom pavers, plantings, water features, fencing, garbage enclosures, and exterior kitchens—then maintain what we install. Call 718-784-4527 or email info@interiorfoliage.com.

Built for NYC townhouse realities

Townhouse and brownstone outdoor space is rarely a blank suburban lot. You may have a narrow rear yard, a stoop-side façade, shared lot lines, limited truck access, and a mix of masonry, ironwork, and neighbor sightlines. Our exterior team works in that context—residential luxury with practical city detailing.

We are a design-build firm for residential, retail, and commercial properties, with outdoor work across NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, and the Hamptons.

Services we offer for townhouses & brownstones

• Façade and front-of-house planting that upgrades curb presence
• Backyard transformations into relaxing retreats
• Custom pavers and decking (stone, wood, Trex composite options)
• Water features / waterfalls as design elements
• Custom fencing and custom wood projects
• Garbage enclosures in wood or metal that hide refuse while staying functional
• Grill enclosures, barbecue islands, and exterior kitchen setups protected for NYC weather
• Full installation coordinated with planting design
• Ongoing landscape maintenance after the project (optional)

Related service pages: pavers & deck design · exterior kitchens & garbage enclosures · terrace & patio · landscape maintenance NYC.

Design → install → maintain

1. Share photos, your address, and how you use the yard (dining, kids, pets, quiet garden, entertaining).
2. We discuss scope and a transparent budget direction.
3. On approval, we install hardscape and plantings as specified.
4. Optional maintenance keeps beds and features looking intentional year-round.

Owners who also need a rooftop or upper terrace can pair this work with our rooftop garden design service.

Materials and details that matter outdoors

City yards punish weak materials. We specify pavers and decking meant to work as long-wearing flooring and as part of the design; enclosure and kitchen structures are built as architectural features, not afterthoughts. Plant choices draw on decades of greenhouse experience so your garden fits light levels and exposure behind a brownstone.

Where we work

Primary outdoor territory includes New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and the Hamptons. Woodside staging supports efficient crew access into Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond.

FAQ — Brownstone & townhouse landscaping NYC

Do you handle both the hardscape and the planting? Yes. Townhouse projects commonly combine custom pavers or woodwork with planted beds, planters, and finishing details.

Can you build a garbage enclosure that looks designed? Yes. We create custom wood and metal garbage enclosures for townhouses and brownstones that keep function while improving the look of the exterior.

Do you install outdoor kitchens or grill enclosures? Yes. Permanent grill systems and exterior kitchen setups, plus grill enclosures / barbecue islands suited to NYC weather, are part of our exterior offering.

Will you maintain the yard after installation? We provide landscape maintenance for NYC outdoor spaces we create. Ask to include care in your proposal.

How do quotes work? Call or email with photos and goals. We provide budget transparency and a walkthrough-based estimate—similar to our standard plant/landscape process.

Do you work outside Manhattan? Yes—NYC boroughs and markets including Long Island and the Hamptons.

Is this for event décor? No. Short-term hedges, olive trees, and party rentals live under events rentals. This page is permanent residential outdoor design-build.

Related: Exterior Design NYC · exterior townhouse work · Rooftop garden design