Choose the perfect plants for your Brooklyn outdoor space
Selecting the right plants for your terrace is crucial for creating a thriving garden. Brooklyn's unique microclimate, varying sun exposures, and seasonal changes require careful consideration when choosing your greenery.
Our horticultural experts help you select plants that not only survive but flourish in your specific conditions, ensuring year-round beauty with minimal maintenance requirements.
Get Plant RecommendationsEssential factors to consider when choosing your terrace plants
Assess how many hours of direct sunlight your terrace receives. South-facing spaces need sun-lovers while north-facing areas suit shade plants.
Higher floors experience more wind. Choose sturdy, wind-resistant varieties or create windbreaks with strategic planting.
Wet soil and large containers add significant weight. Always verify your terrace load capacity before planning.
Consider proximity to water sources. Drought-tolerant plants reduce watering needs for hard-to-reach areas.
Common questions about terrace plant selection
For sunny terraces, we recommend lavender, rosemary, ornamental grasses, sedums, and flowering perennials like coneflowers. These plants thrive in full sun and handle the heat reflected from urban surfaces.
Shade-tolerant options include hostas, ferns, heucheras, astilbes, and Japanese forest grass. These plants flourish with limited sunlight and add texture and color to darker spaces.
Wrap containers with burlap or bubble wrap to insulate roots. Group pots together against a wall, use frost-resistant containers, and consider moving tender plants indoors during extreme cold.
Larger containers maintain moisture better and provide more root space. For most plants, use containers at least 12-18 inches in diameter. Ensure all containers have drainage holes.
Our experts are ready to recommend the perfect plants for your specific terrace conditions.
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