your neighborhood garden center & florist in brooklyn, ny
everything you need for a greener and happier life
🌱 Plants, Flowers & Essentials
Whether you’re outfitting a fire escape, designing a backyard, or picking up a vibrant bouquet, our curated selection of indoor and outdoor plants, fresh flowers, premium tools, pots, and organic soils helps bring any space to life.
🌳 Landscape & Repotting Services
From custom backyard setups and patio gardens to in-store repotting, our team provides expert care and hands-on services to keep your plants thriving.
♻️ Brooklyn-Grown, Eco-Known
Rooted in the borough’s culture, we prioritize sustainable practices, fresh blooms, and local flair. Our space celebrates the community — past, present, and planted.
🌼 Personalized Plant Advice
From succulents to citrus trees, our friendly team is here to help you choose the right plant for your lifestyle and environment. Stop by with questions — we love to chat about plants!
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PLANT OF THE WEEK #1
SNAKE PLANT
Sansevieria / Dracaena trifasciata
Bold, sleek, and seriously unbothered. If you want maximum green impact with absolute minimum effort, the Snake Plant is your ultimate match. It brings sharp architectural lines, rich tones, and total chill energy to any room it calls home.
Consider it the reliable best friend of your plant collection—it pops up, looks gorgeous, and asks for almost nothing in return.
Air-Purifying
Low Maintenance
Beginner-Friendly
The Snake Plant (Sansevieria) is a top-rated indoor plant for oxygen production and indoor air filtration, featuring upright, structured leaves that elevate any home or office space.
Why You’ll Love It:
Low Maintenance: Thrives on neglect and requires infrequent watering.
Adaptable Light: Performs well in dark rooms or bright indirect spaces.
Multiple Sizes: Find the perfect fit, from compact 4" tabletop accents to striking 10" floor plants.
“PLANTS ARE VERY THERAPEUTIC. IT HELPS TO SEE THE GROWTH OVER TIME, AND TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE CARING FOR A LIVING THING.”
— GLENROY MAHFOOD
Find your perfect plant today, online or in-store.
indoor plants
We have a variety of indoor plants and trees, and we will help you find the perfect plant for your apartment or home.
Bring effortless greenery into your home or office with the resilient ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). Known for its striking, glossy, dark green leaves that practically look artificial, this hardy houseplant is famous for being nearly indestructible.
Whether you have a low-light apartment or a busy schedule, the ZZ Plant thrives on neglect. It stores water in its thick potato-like rhizomes, meaning it tolerates drought exceptionally well and only requires watering every few weeks.
Light Requirements: Thrives in low to bright indirect indoor light.
Watering Needs: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings; highly drought-tolerant.
Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested.
Best For: Beginners, low-light spaces, offices, and modern interior styling.
Add this low-maintenance statement piece to your indoor jungle today and enjoy effortless, vibrant green foliage all year round.
ZZ Plant
Monstera
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
Brighten up low-light spaces with the stunning, patterned foliage of the Aglaonema. Extremely easy to care for and beginner-friendly, this resilient favorite features lush leaves splashed with silver, pink, or red to add instant style to any room. It practically takes care of itself and only needs watering when the soil dries out.
Light: Low to medium indirect light
Water: Let top soil dry out between waterings
Pet Friendly: Toxic to pets
Best For: Absolute beginners, low-light rooms, and effortless indoor decor
Aglaonema
outdoor plants
From fruit trees to ornamental shrubs, we offer a variety of annual and perennial plants for any size space or light condition.
Green Velvet Boxwood
Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Emerald Green Arborvitae
Red Fuji Apple Tree
Malus domestica 'Red Fuji'
The Red Fuji Apple is a beloved variety known for its crisp texture and sweet, honeyed flavor. With its vibrant red skin and creamy white flesh, it offers a delightful eating experience. This tree is a great choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to add a productive and attractive fruit tree to their landscape.
🌿 Care & Growing Information
Light: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Watering: Regular watering, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again in midsummer
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and to shape the tree
📅 Seasonal Highlights
Spring: White to pink blossoms appear, attracting pollinators
Summer: Fruit develops, with apples becoming larger and sweeter as the season progresses
Fall: Apples ripen and are ready for harvest, typically in late September to early October
Winter: Tree enters dormancy; prune and prepare for the next growing season
🌳 Tree Details
Mature Size: 12–15 feet tall
Spacing: 10–15 feet apart
Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Pollination: Requires a pollination partner (e.g., Granny Smith, Gala) for optimal fruit set
Harvest Time: Late September to early October
Fruit: Large, round apples with deep red skin and sweet, crisp flesh
Why Grow Red Fuji:
High-quality, sweet apples ideal for fresh eating, baking, and cider
Attractive tree with seasonal interest
Reliable fruit production with proper care
Suitable for home orchards and backyard gardens
Red Fuji Apple
Add architectural height and vibrant green foliage to your space with the striking Dracaena. Extremely easy to care for and beginner-friendly, this low-maintenance houseplant features upright, sword-like leaves that bring an instant tropical feel to any room. It adapts well to indoor conditions and thrives with minimal fuss.
Light: Medium to bright indirect light (tolerates lower light)
Water: Let top soil dry out completely between waterings
Pet Friendly: Toxic to pets
Best For: Absolute beginners, corners, offices, and modern indoor decor
Dracaena
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