Weak Tree Ordinances Threaten Ecosystems The trees of Westchester need our help. There have been several horrifying instances of clearcutting throughout Westchester recently, destruction that our elected officials could use their power to prevent by enacting meaningful, enforceable tree ordinances. Lewisboro was the first town in Westchester to adopt a tree ordinance, in 1977. Many other towns adopted tree ordinances …

 Kim Eierman to Speak at Mad Gardeners Event This Saturday Mad Gardeners returns (finally!) with their 2023 Symposium. Our friend and hero, Kim Eierman, of EcoBeneficial is the keynote speaker! Register to attend here. Kim has such a wealth of knowledge on native plants, gardening for wildlife and landscape design. She even wrote a book – The Pollinator Victory Garden …

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 …

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 …

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 …