Living with Green — Local services in New York

For years, when I needed a green plant, I went to a florist, Trader Joe’s, or an outdoor market. But those venues were mostly interested in The Sale, and not in the plant and how it would be cared for. During the Covid years I found the very reasonably priced (!!) Living With Green” nearly a mile from my home, and now shop exclusively there for plants.

Brian and Vanessa possess a keen understanding of All Things Plants; and in a friendly and professional manner will help you figure out which ones are ideally suited for you and the space in your home. Their interest doesn’t end when you walk out of the store carrying a plant. When you return to East 81st Street with questions — they will patiently answer them. If you send them photos of a plant in distress — they will counsel you. When you need a plant re-potted or to have soil added to it - they will meticulously attend to that as well.

Every plant we bought at Living With Green looks fabulous (see sample photos ), and I intend to get more. Highly...

We strolled in here looking for some new plants after not being able to find a selection we were satisfied with at other local places. We were immediately impressed by the variety of plants offered by Living With Green. The plants all looked well cared for, the staff were very knowledgably and friendly, and the prices were incredibly reasonable.

What impressed me the most was the care the staff put into properly packaging and protect our purchased plants after we told them we had a 20 minute walk home in the freezing weather. I'm happy to say our plants our not only alive but thriving, thanks in part to the advice we got from the people who worked there.

Looking forward to coming back to buy some...

I got nothing but amazing things to say about Vanessa and Brian (owners of this lovely plant store) as they’ve helped me repot my monstera at my apartment and offered generous tips to grow and take care of him. They are really responsive, knowledgeable about the plants and most importantly passionate and delicate in taking care of plants 🌱 (Attaching my before and after Monstera repotting photos, many many thanks to Vanessa and Brian!!)

Also, when my friend (new plant dad) and I visited their store to buy plants, we saw a great selection of healthy plants and he ended up getting beautiful Birds of Paradise for a really good deal. 💯 recommend...