""Gardens in the city are very much an extension of how people want to live. Some people lean into romantic notions, others focus on functionality," said landscape architect Brook Klausing, who designed a coordinated suite of outdoor spaces - a front yard, backyard and two terraces - to enhance a newly renovated landmarked brownstone."
""It was really a blank slate," said Harness, a 20-year employee of Plant Specialists, a Long Island City-based company offering design, installation, and maintenance for everything from window boxes to rooftops. "Everything is 100 percent new.""
Brooklyn's outdoor spaces are creatively designed to maximize functionality and aesthetics. Eight gardens showcase a blend of plantings, hardscaping, and furniture, extending living areas. Landscape architects like Brook Klausing and Paul Harness emphasize the importance of personal preferences in design. Klausing's work includes a family-friendly backyard paved with bluestone, while Harness transformed a blank slate into a flexible, structured garden. These designs allow families to enjoy outdoor living throughout the seasons, enhancing their connection to nature and community.
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