March 2, 2023

Jay Archer Presents at Aspetuck Land Trust Lunch & Learn 1/27/23 [VIDEO]

Jay Archer Speaks on Ecological Landscaping & Restoration In case you missed it, below is a recording of Jay’s talk, Landscapes for Better Living: Healing the Waters, Caring for the Land, from January 27, 2023. Jay’s presentation discusses ecological restoration from a residential level, using case studies from Green Jay Landscape Design clients.   Thanks again to ALT for putting together 

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February 24, 2023

Jay Archer Speaking at Upcoming Events: RINLA & NOFA Annual Conferences

Don’t miss these two events! Jay Archer will be speaking at two annual conferences in the coming weeks. This is part of a series of educational talks Jay has participated in this winter, most recently at the Regional Environmental Educators Day (REED) and for the Aspetuck Land Trust (Watch the recorded webinar here!). Rhode Island Nursery & Landscape Association Annual 

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February 1, 2023

Landscape Design in Scarsdale, NY: Curb Appeal and Stroll Gardens

This property had many unique existing landscape elements, but the front yard lacked a strong design composition.  The client sought to freshen up the landscape before putting their house on the market – a strategy that both adds value to the home and delivers a powerful first impression. By some estimates, landscaping contributes up to 25% of a home’s market 

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December 27, 2022

Our Best Landscape Designs of 2022 | Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam & Bergen Counties

We are incredibly grateful for another year in the books doing what we love: designing impactful, ecological landscapes that both improve the environment and inspire a reconnection to the natural world. We’ve had the pleasure of meeting some amazing, passionate clients this year who continue to push us with complex design challenges. With no further ado, we present to you 

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December 19, 2022

Front Entrance Masonry & Front Yard Native Landscape Design | Putnam Valley, NY

This estate in Putnam County, NY is set in a stunning location, surrounded by hardwood forest, streams and fields. The beautiful home was plagued, however, by an awkward front entrance: the asphalt drive extended all the way to the front door and side door, obscuring any distinction between driveway and walkway. We knew we had to redesign the hardscape to 

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