Cynthia Bathurst
I cannot say enough good things about Birch and Basil design. Kristin was responsive from the start, professional, friendly, obviously knowledgeable. After reading other reviews, I was attracted by a number of things, including the awesome name of the business. The design and plant choice for my Manhattan terrace was spot on, and Kristin helped me come up with a good budget, a design that is founded on the nearby High Line philosophy, and consistent with my desire to provide a gentle (the tall flowering miscanthus grass is amazing) and thriving view from my apartment and while on the terrace even with my cats. Oh, and the cats. She took that into account, too. And the birds (even the seed heads from the coneflowers now no longer flowering bring the birds) and the bees (the Russian Sage still blooming in November) as well. The staff she brought to plant were friendly, hardworking, and delightful. And now, just four months after planting, I have a beautiful fall garden experience. The photos I took don’t do justice. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.






