Jay breaks down our process for planting and transplanting in 90 degree heat or higher. Transplanting at these temperatures can be extremely stressful for the plant, unless proper precautions are taken. We break down Green Jay Landscape Design’s organic process for transplanting and planting (including mature trees) in peak summer with high temperatures and humidity. Leave us a comment on …
Often, the most critical part of developing a landscape plan is knowing what to edit, remove and replace. This was definitely the case for this Westchester, NY home with overgrown foundation plantings that restricted essential airflow around the home and overshadowed the home’s architectural features. Landscape Site Conditions The client also had their new family in mind, and asked for …
Much has changed within the landscape industry in recent history. What began as a fascination with exotic plants and a design style that emphasized control and artificial perfection in the landscape is now seeing a tide change toward natural and organic landscaping. Learn more about our Ecological Landscape Design and Organic Maintenance services. Groups like the Ecological Landscape Alliance, the Northeast …
A newly renovated home requires an updated landscape design to compliment it. In this case, the front façade of the home was given a modern update with unique architectural elements – major inspiration for the designers at Green Jay Landscape Design! We have worked with this client for many years, developing the landscape in phases. The initial phases focused on …
Now That You Have a Healthy Landscape The final step for cultivating a healthy and safe landscape: spend time in it! The only true way to reap the benefits of your newly designed outdoor safe haven is to get outside and soak up all the health. To recap, in case you missed the earlier parts of our series on How …