You may have seen us use the hashtag #WhereDesignMeetsEcology recently on our social media posts (and if you’re not following us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, you should be!) We’d like to take a moment to explain what exactly we mean, what sets us apart, and why you should care. First, some context: for the past fifty years standard landscaping …

Fall comes to our landscapes. The leaves gently falling, soft rain, clean and sweet aromas of soil, crisp cool nights and bright clear daylight. Our landscapes recover and regenerate. After the heat and humidity of summer things change. The days shorten, nights cool, rain comes… we hope…! Plants naturally conserve their resources, already planning ahead to the next growing season. …

The Monarch butterfly may be North America’s most prized insect. Orange wings with black veins like stained glass and white dots highlighting the edges make the Monarch strikingly beautiful and recognizable by all. I remember learning about Monarchs back in elementary school, when I first learned how caterpillars metamorphasize into butterflies. Aside from their esteemed beauty, Monarchs (Danaus plexippus) have …

Nature can sometimes take our breath away with a beautiful view or feature…but it’s rare and unusual. We make a living by creating natural masterpieces with natural resources including plants, soil, stone, water and wind. Jay Archer, President 914-560-6570 greenjaylandscapedesign.com

Spring peepers sing at twilight= birds begin at dawn=== the notes of the crickets ring in the air === there’s a whistle of wind in the trees at night === ===multitudinous sounds blend together and vibrate on the air ===== = = = the solo parts may change ~~~~~~~~~~~~but the music goes on beyond time… From the green plants to …