Birch and Basil Design

Birch and Basil Design is a landscaper in New York, NY. A boutique, Manhattan-based firm, they specialize in the urban domain of rooftop gardens, terraces, and backyards. Serving both residential and commercial clients across the New York City and tri-state area, they provide services including landscape design and build, project management, irrigation systems, lighting, custom outdoor kitchens, and garden care and maintenance. Their work serves a diverse range of clients, including families, hotels, hospitals, and private membership clubs.

The firm is a woman-owned family business led by principal Kristin Monji, a landscape designer, horticulturist, and certified arborist. Bringing a California sensibility to East Coast gardens, the team handles projects from initial concept through installation. Their design packages offer visual concepts, floor plans, mood boards, and plant palettes, often integrating hardscaping and furniture to make outdoor spaces feel like a natural extension of indoor living. The company utilizes organic practices and a commitment to sustainability in their horticultural artistry.

Located on Broadway, the office is situated near the Banksby Museum and a short walk from the Canal Street station and Grand Street.

Birch and Basil Design is recognized for its high level of service and creative excellence, having been named a featured landscape designer for 2026 by Architectural Digest. With over a decade of experience in NYC garden design, the firm is known for delivering beautiful, transformative outdoor spaces that reflect the unique style and personality of every client.

Through expert horticultural knowledge and dedicated design, Birch and Basil Design creates beautifully curated gardens throughout New York City.