Framing the world around you with precision, Birch and Basil Design offers the most energy-efficient window and door landscape architects in New York. Operating as a boutique, Manhattan-based landscape design firm, the practice specializes exclusively in the creation of sophisticated exterior spaces, focusing primarily on bespoke rooftop gardens, refined terraces, and highly functional backyards throughout the New York metropolitan area. The foundation of the firm rests upon creative horticultural artistry and an unparalleled commitment to the highest level of service, ensuring every design is meticulously tailored to the specific garden and client.
The principal, Kristin Monji, is an established landscape designer, experienced horticulturist, and certified arborist who originally hails from Orange County, California. Ms. Monji is a distinguished graduate of the University of California, Irvine, bringing a depth of botanical and design knowledge that elevates the firm’s credentials. Birch and Basil Design maintains an obsession with quality; all installations feature plants hand-selected solely from top-quality growers, and garden care adheres strictly to an all-organic approach.
As a licensed and insured entity, the firm crafts durable and stylistic structures, including planters, bespoke pergolas, and other landscape elements built from long-lasting materials. Services are comprehensive, spanning the full lifecycle of a garden project, from conceptual 3D rendering and detailed site planning to full landscape construction and maintenance. Specialty offerings include the design and installation of custom water features, living walls, green roofing, edible gardens, and drought tolerant landscaping.
Core construction expertise encompasses Hardscaping, Deck Design, Patio Design, Gazebo Design & Construction, and Trellis Construction. Furthermore, the practice manages complex arboricultural needs, including Tree Pruning and Tree Planting, alongside essential utility installations like Drip Irrigation Installation, Sprinkler System Installation, and complete Outdoor Lighting Design and Installation, ensuring every New York project achieves functional beauty.
