Experienced Landscaping in Brooklyn, NY 11228 - De Santo Landscaping and Gardening
1958 70th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Core Services
- Shrub removal
- Shrub care
- Shrub transplanting
- Landscape maintenance
- Shrub planting
- Shrub pruning or trimming
Meet the Team
De Santo Landscaping and Gardening is a Brooklyn-based provider of expert landscape and shrub care services. We specialize in creating and maintaining healthy outdoor spaces, with a deep understanding of the local climate and common challenges Brooklyn properties face, such as patchy lawns and lawn fungus. Our comprehensive approach to shrub care—including planting, pruning, disease and insect management, and transplanting—strengthens the overall landscape. Healthy shrubs contribute to a balanced ecosystem, reducing the stress on your lawn and helping to combat issues like fungus and bare spots. Trust our local, hands-on expertise to nurture a resilient and beautiful yard that thrives in our unique Brooklyn environment.
Q&A
How can proper shrub care help with my patchy Brooklyn lawn?
Healthy shrubs aren't just decorative; they're part of your yard's ecosystem. Overgrown or diseased shrubs can block sunlight and airflow, creating damp, shaded areas where grass struggles and fungus thrives. Our expert shrub pruning and disease management services open up your landscape, improving conditions for your lawn to grow back fuller and healthier, directly addressing common patchiness.
I think I have lawn fungus. Can you treat just the lawn, or do my shrubs need attention too?
We always recommend a holistic look. Fungal spores can easily spread to nearby shrubs, and stressed shrubs can weaken the entire area. Our disease management service for shrubs acts as a preventative barrier, protecting your investment. By treating both the lawn and your shrubs, we create a more comprehensive defense, stopping the cycle of reinfection and promoting long-term health for your entire Brooklyn yard.
What's the benefit of shrub transplanting over removal for my Brooklyn property?
Transplanting is often a smarter, more sustainable choice. Removing a mature shrub leaves a bare spot that's vulnerable to weeds and soil erosion, which can worsen patchy lawn issues. By carefully transplanting a healthy shrub to a more suitable location, we preserve its benefits—like soil stabilization and shade—while allowing us to redesign the area for better sun exposure and airflow, creating an ideal environment for new grass to establish.



