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March 12, 2021

When Neighbors Impact Your Property | Environmental Site Assessment & Mitigation Plan | Mamaroneck, NY

This is a case of total lack of communication and disregard for personal property and the environment.  The neighbors of our client in Mamaroneck decided to lift the grade of their property but failed to do so in a responsible way. The environmental impacts are serious and not easily remedied.  Green Jay Landscape Design was hired to provide an environmental site assessment 

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March 10, 2021

Jay Archer’s Winter 2021 Book List

Jay is a voracious reader always, but especially during the (marginally slower) winter months. Here’s what Jay’s been reading this winter! From urban ecology, to indigenous studies, explorative journeys, wildlife, and exposing the human psyche – there’s something for everyone on this season’s book list! Be sure to check out Jay’s previous Summer 2020 Book List for more great reads! Nature 

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March 9, 2021

How Healthy Landscapes Can Improve and Enrich Our Lives (Especially During a Pandemic)

It is said that in the fall and winter the Earth inhales and in spring and summer the Earth exhales.  For those of us in the nature business, our daily lives follow the seasons, to some extent. In winter, we normally spend a significant time indoors, reflecting, calibrating, planning and designing for the seasons to come. Winter is a good 

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March 8, 2021

GJL’s BEST Landscape Designs of 2020 | NY & CT

We love wrapping up a year and reviewing all of our accomplishments as ecological landscape designers & builders. So, in that spirit, we’ve selected our seven best landscape designs of 2020 to share with you. Let us know which is your favorite!! #7 Coyote Woods in the Cradle of the Forest | Irvington, NY This Landscape Design Master Plan focused 

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March 2, 2021

A Voice for Nature w. Marty Laskin [VIDEO TESTIMONIAL] | Hastings, NY

Martin’s landscape won our Top Designs of 2020 and it’s no secret why. With a client that wanted “more than a pretty yard,” and an ecological landscape that “is his legacy in life,” GJL had full reign to design a vibrant, organic front yard habitat garden. Watch the full video testimonial interview below! Learn more about Marty’s landscape on our 

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