Rooftop Garden Design & Installation in NYC

Q: How do we start?

Call 718-784-4527 or email info@interiorfoliage.com with photos, address, and goals. We will discuss budget transparency and next steps.

Interior Foliage Design plans and builds rooftop gardens for homes, commercial buildings, and developers across New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and the Hamptons. From our Woodside greenhouse (since 1980), we help turn underused roof space into planted outdoor living—with design guidance, clear budgets, full installation, and ongoing landscape care. Call 718-784-4527 or email info@interiorfoliage.com.

Request a rooftop garden consultation

Email or call. Include:

Property address & borough/city
Photos of the roof or terrace
Access notes (elevator / stairs / crane)
Goals and timing
Whether you want ongoing maintenance

Email quote request

718-784-4527 · info@interiorfoliage.com

47-47 58th Street, Woodside, NY 11377

We do not publish a fixed menu price.

Who this rooftop garden service is for

We work with residential owners, co-ops and condos, commercial and industrial properties, and developers who want a green roof or planted rooftop that looks intentional—not temporary décor.

Typical goals we hear:

Add usable outdoor square footage on a city roof
Soften hard architecture with trees, shrubs, and seasonal color
Create a quiet retreat or entertaining terrace above street level
Pair planting with durable flooring (pavers or decking)

Explore related outdoor work: terrace & patio design, pavers & decks, and exterior design overview.

Rooftop install photos from our Woodside greenhouse

These photos are a 75 Rockefeller Center rooftop install from our Woodside greenhouse — not stock. Click a photo to enlarge.

Rooftop walkway with black rectangular planters of red begonias, limelight hydrangeas, and purple trailers reflected in a glass facade. — Rooftop walkway — black planters of hydrangeas and begonias against glass.

Rooftop lounge terrace with turf, hydrangeas, trees, an arborvitae screen, and the Midtown skyline. — Lounge terrace with turf, hydrangeas, trees, and an arborvitae screen.

Rooftop walkway of red begonias and hydrangeas looking toward the Midtown skyline. — Walkway of red begonias and hydrangeas toward the Midtown skyline.

Rooftop walkway with black planters of red begonias, limelight hydrangeas, and purple trailers. — Black planters of red begonias, limelight hydrangeas, and purple trailers.

Rooftop terrace with turf, dining seating, hydrangeas, trees, and an arborvitae screen. — Dining and lounge terrace with turf, hydrangeas, and an arborvitae screen.

Rooftop black planters of birch trees, limelight hydrangeas, and red begonias along an arborvitae screen. — Birch planters, limelight hydrangeas, and red begonias along an arborvitae screen.

Rooftop lounge with black planters of birch, limelight hydrangeas, and an arborvitae privacy screen. — Lounge seating with birch planters, hydrangeas, and an arborvitae privacy screen.

Rooftop lounge terrace with turf, hydrangeas, trees, and Midtown skyline. — Lounge terrace with turf, hydrangeas, trees, and Midtown skyline.

What a rooftop project usually includes

Every roof is different, but rooftop engagements commonly move through:

Goals & constraints — how you want to use the space, sun/wind exposure, access (stairs, elevator, crane), and building rules.
Design direction — planting character, circulation, seating zones, and hardscape options.
Transparent budget — we discuss scope and numbers before you commit to build.
Installation — planting and related exterior construction as scoped.
Maintenance — optional ongoing care so the garden stays healthy after install (see landscape maintenance NYC).

On-site we also install pavers and decking suited to rooftop and garden flooring, and we design luxury terrace gardens when the project is a setback terrace rather than a full roof.

Where we build rooftop gardens

New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and the Hamptons. Broader Northeast work is part of our outdoor practice—ask us when you inquire. For select corporate clients, rooftop work beyond our usual markets is quoted case by case—ask us when you inquire.

Our home base is a family greenhouse operation in Woodside, Queens—useful when projects need plant staging, replacements, or coordinated delivery into Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the outer boroughs.

Rooftop gardens vs. terrace & patio projects

Rooftop / green roof: planted systems and outdoor rooms on roof structures for homes, commercial buildings, or developer commissions.
Terrace & patio: luxury outdoor living at terrace or patio scale—often with pavers, custom fencing, and water features.
Courtyards: inner, front, and back courtyards for apartment and commercial buildings—see our multifamily / commercial outdoor page.

If you are unsure which label fits, send photos and your address; we will point you to the right scope.

How much does a NYC rooftop garden cost?

Interior Foliage does not publish a fixed menu price on this site—rooftop cost depends on access, size, planting density, hardscape, and whether irrigation or custom structures are in scope. Industry-wide, NYC rooftop projects vary widely; we focus on transparent budgets and a clear proposal after we understand your roof.

For a useful first conversation, include:

Borough / city and building type
Approximate square footage and photos
Elevator, stair-only, or crane access notes
Wish list (dining, lounge, privacy planting, trees, decking/pavers)
Timeline and whether you need ongoing maintenance

Design, install, and maintain—one team

Many clients want a single outdoor partner. We are a design-build firm with plant expertise from our own greenhouse, and we provide upkeep for spaces we create through our landscape maintenance service in NYC. That continuity matters on windy, exposed roofs where plant choice and aftercare decide whether the garden thrives.

For indoor plants or short-term event rentals, use our separate rentals team and events rentals hub—different workflow from permanent rooftop landscaping.

FAQ — Rooftop garden design NYC

Do you design and install rooftop gardens, or only supply plants? We are a luxury landscape design-build firm. Rooftop work includes design guidance, installation, and—when you want it—ongoing maintenance.

Do you work on residential and commercial roofs? Yes. Our exterior pages describe green roofs for individual homes, large commercial buildings, and rooftops commissioned by developers.

Can you add pavers or a deck on the roof? Yes. We install pavers and decking (including stone, wood, and Trex composite options described on our pavers page) as functional rooftop and garden flooring and as design features.

Which areas do you serve? NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, and the Hamptons. Ask about other Northeast work and corporate jobs beyond those markets, quoted case by case.

Do you maintain the garden after installation? Yes—we offer comprehensive landscape maintenance for NYC spaces we create. Ask about a maintenance plan when you request your install quote.

How do we start? Call 718-784-4527 or email info@interiorfoliage.com with photos, address, and goals. We will discuss budget transparency and next steps.

Is this the same as renting plants for an event on a roof? No. Event plant rentals are short-term (see events rentals). This page is for permanent or long-term rooftop landscaping.

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