Timeless Landscape Masterpiece

Rye, NY

This newly constructed home was suffering from generic plant selection and poor soil preparation, resulting in minimal growth in the gardens.

With two young children, this client wanted a fully organic landscape that was timeless, intimate, and safe for their family.

The backyard had awkwardly spaced arborvitae that never filled in because of the horrific soil conditions beneath. We removed five tons of old sterile soil, amended it organically, and replanted the back border with layers of arborvitae, hydrangea, and roses.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Green Jay project without a Bird & Butterfly Garden for the children!

Explore the Project Gallery

Project-specific

Highlights

  • Expanded entry beds in front yard to underplant existing trees
  • Native bird and butterfly garden
  • Formal screening border featuring evergreens and flowering shrubs

Jay and his team are passionate experts when it comes to the interplay of landscape design and the natural environment. We hired Jay’s team to design and install new landscaping for our front and back yards. They fine-tuned the design to our liking, helped us understand what could work in the environment and got it installed on time! Our children thoroughly enjoyed the “Bird & Butterfly” garden all summer long – running outside to observe the monarchs and swallowtails at work!”

Watch more videos from this project:

Explore the Transformations

Westchester County, NY Landscaping Services
Rye, NY

Timeless Landscape Masterpiece

Rye, NY

Natural Playscape

Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Hillside Native Garden

Popular Articles from Our Blog

Front yard courtyard reclaims space while creating privacy.

Hardscape Upgrades, Front Courtyard & Backyard Grading for Functional Space in Rye, NY

Newly constructed homes rarely come with a thought-out front yard design. In this case, this stunning Rye, NY home had a path to the front door made of 18” bluestone squares in a footprint that...
IMG_2578

Resource Guide for Jay Archer’s Innovative Stormwater Solutions Presentation

On December 4th, Jay Archer spoke at the Ecological Landscape Alliance’s Year-End Conference at Tower Hill. Jay’s presentation, Innovative Stormwater Solutions, Beyond Grading and Drainage covered techniques and case studies employed by Green Jay Landscape...
Daffodils frame a garden bench in Rye, NY.

Plan for Early Spring: Plant Bulbs in November!

In late fall, as our landscapes fade to shades of gold and tan, spring may be the furthest thing from your mind. This is your reminder to shake that feeing and plan for spring -...