7 Gorgeous Vertical Gardens That Bring Living, Growing Art to the Walls of New York City

Those of us who've ogled spectacular <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=vertical+garden">vertical gardens</a> in other cities may feel that New York City is a bit lacking when it comes to great green walls - but the truth is that you just have to look for them. From a dazzling vegetated display at Lincoln Center to a dynamic planted wall at one of our favorite restaurants, we recently spied 7 living walls by <a href="http://www.plantwalldesign.com/">plant wall design</a> right here in the Big Apple. Click through our <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/7-gorgeous-vertical-gardens-that-bring-living-growing-art-to-the-walls-of-new-york-city/balmer-parc/">gallery</a> to see them all, but don't forget to visit them in person as well. Except for the residential ones (that might be weird).

A colorful vertical garden at the Balmer Parc Building at 445 Park Ave.

A green wall completed at a private residence in NYC.

A soothing spa setup is made even more serene with the addition of a planted wall.

Lincoln Center was treated to this massive living work of art.

One of our favorite restaurants, Gustorganics at 519 Av. of the Americas, boasts not just one but two green walls.

High above Bedford Ave., this green wall is a gem on a private Brooklyn terrace.

One of our favorite green walls by plant wall design was created for the Duggal Greenhouse at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The plants appear to streak across the piece, giving it an immense sense of movement.