New York Magazine

Garden & Outdoor

Dedon

76 Greene St., nr. Spring St.; 212-334-3345; dedon.us

A leader in outdoor-furniture design, with pieces that are bold and distinctive, Dedon is especially famous for the company’s hanging nest, a teardrop-shaped basket that’s perfect for a summer-afternoon nap. $$$

Gandia Blasco

52 Greene St., nr. Broome St.; 212-421-6701; gandiablascousa.com

The contemporary outdoor furniture here could look at home in a Monaco villa, but it will be just as appropriate on your roof-deck or Brooklyn backyard. It includes a line of “spaces,” structures designed to create serene outdoor environments. $$$$ (consulting services) (ecofriendly)

Green Depot

222 Bowery, nr. Prince St.; 212-226-0444; greendepot.com

This ecosuperstore supplies a range of organic, recycled, and sustainable options for the home. Most of the store’s offerings combine practical and artistic sensibilities, like hand-loomed rugs in vibrant patterns made from natural fibers and low-impact vegetable dyes. $$ (ecofriendly)

Jamali Floral & Garden Supplies

149 W. 28th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-244-4025; jamaligarden.com

Jamali stocks everything that could possibly go in your garden, from the flowers to the planters to the little shells you add as a finishing touch. $$ (ecofriendly)

Richard Schultz

979 Third Ave., at 59th St., Ste. 1523; 212-688-3620; richardschultz.com

Schultz worked with Florence Knoll to create outdoor furniture in the mid-twentieth century, and her influence shows up in the company’s simple yet sculptural designs for tables, chairs, and loungers, all of which are built to withstand the elements. $$$

Sprout Home

44 Grand St., nr. Kent Ave., Williamsburg; 718-388-4440; sprouthome.com

A garden store for urbanites, Sprout specializes in space-saving planters and city-friendly plants to brighten up any corner or green patch. Home accessories like porcelain bowls and a lamp in the shape of a bunny round out the mix. $$ (consulting services) (ecofriendly)