Biodynamic Landscape Installation
in Westchester County, NY, and the Tri-State Area
Sustainable Construction With a Focus on Organic Horticulture, Stormwater Management, and Carbon Sequestration
The preservation and protection of the natural world is our responsibility, and we make it easy for landowners to contribute positively to the environment with sustainable landscape installation. At Green Jay Landscape Design, our unique approach aims to restore the health of the landscape through the use of 100% natural, organic, earth-sourced products. We design and install habitats that support biodiversity, especially endangered pollinators and beneficial insects, and allow for the healthiest biological environment possible.
We practice responsible land stewardship, and all of our projects follow our refined process for excellent results. You'll enjoy high-end presentation materials, including a plant matrix organized by bloom time, to help you visualize your finished landscape installation. From paver patios, walkways, and outdoor living spaces to wetlands restoration, pollinator gardens, native landscaping, and drainage solutions, our work is centered on the protection of your soil, the use of organic products, and proactive stormwater management.
Over our years of experience in Westchester County, New York, and the tri-state area, we've developed a trusted network of suppliers and contractors, allowing us to serve as general contractors for even the most complex landscape installation projects. Contact us today to learn more about our ecological approach to healthy, vibrant outdoor spaces.
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The Green Jay Advantage
We oversee every detail of your landscape installation in Westchester County, New York and the tri-state area. From site protection and construction layout to thoughtful plant and material selection, soil amendment, and more, our low-impact development projects are detailed and customized to match your vision. This is what we can do:
Landscape Installation
- Landscape Boulders: Create boundaries and visual interest with boulders and natural stone.
- Water Features and Fountain Installation: Elegant and soothing, a water feature increases your property value and creates a welcoming atmosphere.
- Decks: Our Preferred Providers will customize your deck to meet your outdoor living needs. Choose from a range of materials, colors, and textures to match your aesthetic and maintenance concerns.
- Outdoor Living: Spend more time outdoors with cozy spaces that invite connection, relaxation, and offer unique entertaining areas.
- Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces: Center your outdoor living experience around the warmth of the fire with custom fire pits and fireplaces that complement your other outdoor features.
- Fencing: From privacy fence to white picket and more, our Preferred Providers will help you create the boundaries that enhance the appearance of your property, provide privacy, or keep the pets in.
- Invasive Species: More than just "weeds," invasive species can out-compete other plants and reduce biodiversity on your property. Let us take care of your invasive problem holistically and responsibly. Learn more on our Invasive Species page.
Artistic Masonry & Hardscape
- Hardscaping: Our talented craftspeople take pride in every detail.
- Natural Stone Patios, Walkways, Stairs, and Paths: As the foundation of your outdoor living experience, paver and natural stone patios, paths and stairs guide you through your property and provide the setting for built-in seating, fire pits, and so much more.
- Retaining Walls and Seating Walls: Functional and aesthetically pleasing, these walls can improve soil stability and support the foundation of your home, help turn a slope into a level, usable space for plantings or hardscaping, and create permanent seating areas for you and your guests.
Stormwater Management, Grading & Drainage
- Drainage Solutions: Stormwater management, including rain gardens, French drains, bioswales, and other drainage solutions are essential for protecting your buildings, hardscaping, plants, and soil. Learn more on our Stormwater Management page.
- Erosion Control: Top soil is a non-renewable resource in our lifetime and deserves protection! Erosion control devices (jute netting, compostable socks, structural soil) installed on steep slopes along with designed plantings can have a significant impact in combating soil erosion. Learn more on our Erosion Control page.
- Grading: We can manipulate landscape elevations to create level play areas, spaces to recreate or entertain in, or garden terraces to interrupt a steep slope and assist with erosion control.
Organic Sod & Turf
- Lawn Installation: We start with soil remediation to reduce compaction and support soil microbial communities – essential to the success of an organic lawn! We use over twelve varieties of seed to form a dense turf grass and out-compete weeds.
- Low Mow Lawn Installation: Looking for a low-maintenance lawn option? Try our slow-growing lawn mix, that only requires mowing once a month!
- Sod Installation: For immediate results, often around sensitive areas like pools, we install sod, often with clover included in the mix to reduce fertilizer inputs.
Custom Irrigation, Lighting & Sound
- Irrigation:· Our preferred irrigation providers set up custom zones tailored to the landscape. We stage irrigation installation to ensure new plants are adequately watered as soon as they are planted. Smart irrigation sensors interact with live weather data to adjust water schedules.
- Landscape Lighting: Custom lighting to highlight your favorite features, create ambiance, or enhance visibility on your property. We use downlighting for minimal wildlife disturbance.
- Outdoor Sound: Complete the ambiance of your new entertaining spaces with discrete, state-of-the-art outdoor sound systems.
Driveways
- Stone Driveways: Elevate your home’s curb appeal with a gravel driveway and design features like a Belgium Block curb or apron.
- Driveway Resurfacing: We coordinate with our Strategic Network to stage driveway resurfacing as the last step in any installation.
Tree Services
- Forest & Woodlot Management: By monitoring native tree species, keystone and indicator species, understory biodiversity, and the overall health of the forest, we can manage woodlot resources to create resilient habitats.
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What Responsible Land Stewardship Looks Like
Sustainable landscape installation projects are diverse and interesting. Taking an ecological approach doesn't limit your options—it expands them while offering healthier, low-maintenance solutions for your outdoor space. See what we mean in our portfolio:
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A Building Process Refined Over In-Depth Environmental Education and Years of Experience
Over our years of experience in the Westchester County, New York tri-state area, we've refined our process to ensure outstanding results for our clients. This is what to expect when you work with us:
Ecological Landscape Design, Low-Impact Development, and So Much More
We specialize in regenerative landscape design and full-service installation. As general contractors, we can work with multiple architects, engineers, and specialty contractors to complete complex projects. Take a closer look at what we can do for you:
Landscape Design
Our ecological landscape design and eco consulting services result in exceptional outdoor spaces that meet your vision for your landscape while supporting the natural world. Visit our Landscape Design page for more information.
Native Gardens
We prioritize using native plants in all of our garden designs. Whether you’re looking for a pollinator garden, a wildflower meadow, a permaculture landscape, or new foundation plantings, our seasoned designers can craft your naturalistic landscape.
Landscape Installation & Site Development
We build what we design. From initial site development to crafting custom landscape features, we focus on quiet installations following the Sustainable SITES Initiative.
Artistic Masonry & Hardscape
We can install a variety of hardscaping ranging from natural stone walkways, paths and steps to patios and retaining walls.
Stormwater Management & Drainage
Erosion control is essential for the protection of your soil, plants, buildings, and hardscaping. Our stormwater management solutions include bioswales, rain gardens, dry streams, and more, customized to the needs of your property.
Organic Sod and Turf
From soil remediation to compost and sod installation, we can reinvigorate a tired yard and create a healthy natural space for you and your family to enjoy.
Irrigation, Lighting & Sound
We partner with quality irrigation system providers for design and installation based on planting zones to maximize water conservation and efficiency. We can add custom lighting and sound to further enhance your outdoor living space.
Driveways
We’ll coordinate driveway resurfacing and stone driveways with our Preferred Partners in the Westchester County, New York area to help you create a welcoming entrance to your home.
Tree Services
Ensure the trees on your property are healthy and contributing to the ecosystem. We can plant new ones for you or remove those that are sick, damaged, or threatening to interfere with buildings or underground cables.
Check Out Our Blog
Landscape Drainage Plan: Greenwich Courtyard Edition
Slope Landscaping for Erosion Control [VIDEO] Dobbs Ferry, NY
Jay Archer to Present on Stormwater Management in January 2025
Landscape Installation Following the Sustainable SITES Initiative in Westchester County, NY, Fairfield County, CT, Putnam County, NY, Bergen County, NJ and the Surrounding Tri-State Area
We offer regenerative design and ecological restoration in the Eco-Region 59, the Northeast Coastal Zone, which includes communities in Westchester County, New York, and within an approximate 50-mile radius of White Plains. Below is a selection of the towns we work in. For a more detailed list, visit our Service Area page:
Westchester County, New York
- Bedford, New York (including Bedford Hills)
- Chappaqua, New York
- Croton-on-Hudson, New York
- Dobbs Ferry, New York
- Hastings-on-Hudson, New York
- Katonah, New York
- Irvington, New York
- Larchmont, New York
- Lewisboro, New York
- Mamaroneck, New York
- Pound Ridge, New York
- Rye, New York
- Scarsdale, New York
- South Salem, New York
Bergen County, New Jersey
Essex County, New Jersey
Fairfield County, Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- Greenwich, Connecticut (and surrounding neighborhoods)
- Darien, Connecticut
- New Canaan, Connecticut
- Ridgefield, Connecticut
Putnam County, New York
Career Opportunities With Support for Your Professional Growth
We offer excellent career opportunities for passionate, hardworking professionals who have a love of nature and a desire to work outdoors. Expand your knowledge and grow as a landscaping expert with paid training and education, as you help us improve the environment and encourage interaction with the natural world. Visit our Careers page to learn more and apply today.
A Carbon Net Negative Environment
Reducing your lawn area for native, organic plantings allows your property to sequester and store more carbon dioxide than it emits – actively working to mitigate global climate change. (Learn more about Designing Carbon Sinks on our blog - part one & part two). When we talk about sustainable landscape installation, we're also referring to the process. We aim to create a quiet experience with minimal impact on the surrounding area as we build a resilient outdoor space with healthy soil, vibrant plants, and a thriving ecosystem. Contact us to learn more about landscape installation and other services in the Westchester County, New York, area.
