News - Horticulture — Madison Square Park Conservancy

June 30, 2025 | Community, Horticulture

Each year the park proudly hosts the start of the Pride Parade, and our Horticulture Manager, Gaby, wanted to reflect the joyful occasion within the flowers and foliage.

June 23, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

Up next in our spotlight series is our native pitcher plant, 'Sarracenia purpurea,' on display in Redbud Lawn.

May 27, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

If you are a regular patron of our park, you may have noticed two new installations filled with interesting plants and contemplative themes.

May 10, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

During this past Arbor Month, Horticulture Team completed their most recent Tree Report of Madison Square Park.

March 19, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

It is a collective sigh of relief to see color returning back to the gardens. Let's highlight some of our early spring flowers that you might see in March in the park.

February 20, 2025 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

Plants provide services such as carbon sequestration, climate regulation, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem benefits—providing food and shelter for other wildlife.

January 21, 2025 | Horticulture, Park

Hidden beauties in the gardens give us a sense of hope that spring is just around the corner—despite the winter cold.

December 17, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

Madison Square Park plays host to many ancient trees, and we have just added one more specimen to the list.

December 2, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

Just when we thought New York was entering into the dark, cold glum of winter, Madison Square Park’s camellias begin to bloom.

October 25, 2024 | Horticulture

As the vibrant energy of New York City transitions from the heat of summer to the crisp winds of autumn, Madison Square Park offers a stunning display of transformation.

September 27, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

One of our favorite places in the park is the Reflecting Pool, where the aquatic garden features three varieties of hardy water lilies.

September 18, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

Meet Michael, Horticulture and Turfcare Associate at Madison Square Park who recently joined the MSPC team after building a career in landscaping and horticulture.

August 27, 2024 | Horticulture, Volunteer

Read about our Horticulture Volunteers, committed individuals helping maintain the beautiful gardens you experience throughout the year.

June 26, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

This summer, visitors to Madison Square Park can experience over 2,000 custom-grown flowers blooming around park monuments and water features.

May 28, 2024 | Horticulture

Read about the importance of native bees to the ecosystem as well as the diversity of bee species in Madison Square Park.

April 11, 2024 | Horticulture

Each year, our team completes a thorough tree inspection and assessment to determine the health of our trees. This allows us to identify which trees need extra care and which require pruning––a process needed to help us plan for the future

March 19, 2024 | Horticulture, Sustainability

Learn how we support biodiversity and maintain the health of our ecosystem here in the park by "cutting back" in the spring.

February 23, 2024 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

The genus 'Hamamelis' contains about five species, all of which can be found in Madison Square Park’s Nationally Accredited collection.

January 17, 2024 | Horticulture

Each January, all trees in Madison Square Park are inspected for structural issues, damage, and preventative maintenance

December 20, 2023 | Horticulture

Nominate a tree: NYC Parks is recognizing and cataloging the great trees in our city that make up our urban forest

September 28, 2023 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

The bright red saucers of Cranberry Crush eastern rosemallow (Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Cranberry Crush’) have been stunning this season.

August 29, 2023 | Horticulture

The bareness of the soil in the tree wells of our city is caused by many factors, including soil compaction, soils with high pH levels & calcium contents, and, most notably, excrement from our four-legged friends.

August 7, 2023 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

New York is a city of small shared gardens, many often found in reclaimed spaces. Private gardens adorn balconies and backyards, while some gardens remain hidden from view on rooftops.

June 7, 2023 | Horticulture

Climate change is happening now, and the effects are being seen locally in our park. If we don't confront the causes of climate change today, we will see worsening effects of this unexpected weather year after year.

May 23, 2023 | Horticulture

Since last May, Madison Square Park Conservancy volunteers have spent 225 hours working in the Park’s gardens! Our horticulture team is so grateful for this dedicated group of individuals who give their time to our urban green space.

May 16, 2023 | Horticulture

For Go Public Gardens Week gardens will be opening their doors for visitors across America.

April 28, 2023 | Horticulture

This Arbor Day, planting a tree may be more important than ever. This summer, on a hot day, take the time to sit under the shade of a tree and consider all of the benefits trees give us. Trees give us shade and oxygen to breathe, clean our water, actively store carbon, and make us feel good.

Cercis Canadensis ‘Floating Clouds’ Tree Closeup

April 24, 2023 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

Redbuds usher in springtime around the city in a subtle yet striking way.

April 18, 2023 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

This spring, Madison Square Park is sporting a rather hyacinth-focused display. Around the fountain, hyacinths in many colors dazzle in Fibonacci-inspired patterns.

April 4, 2023 | Horticulture, Press

Spring blooms are occurring earlier in the city's parks, and though they're a welcome sight after a gray season, it's also a little unsettling. Our Horticulture team spoke with TimeOut New York to explain why its problematic.

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