The most important step in Our Process as ecological landscape designers is site evaluation. Many properties, especially estates, have a multitude of microclimates with unique site conditions that allow certain plants to thrive and others to decline.     Sun Requirements   Assessing the amount of sunlight goes beyond the aspect (direction) of the zone; afternoon sun is stronger than …

Our mission as ecological landscape designers has always been to improve our natural environments from traditional, chemical-laden and exotically planted landscapes to native, ecologically-productive habitats. We interviewed several long-term clients on what wildlife visitors they see in their landscape. Watch the video below to hear directly from them! Testimonial Highlights: “No matter what time of year it is, you can …

This Landscape Design Master Plan included re-vamping an existing native wildflower meadow that had not been maintained properly. The meadow is 3-5 years old and had been mowed in the fall of last year (not by GJL). This improper mowing schedule essentially removed many perennials before they went to seed, impacting the amount of diversity, flowers and color to be expected this …

Earth Day is officially April 22nd, but Fairfield County, CT is celebrating all month long! We’ve compiled a calendar of local events, ranging from kid-friendly activities to community clean ups to virtual expert panels. If you know of any additional Fairfield County Earth Month events we should add to the list, let us know! Conservation Norwalk: A Present Day History …