Constraints become a catalyst for creativity in this Hastings-on-Hudson property. The small, angular backyard is dominated by the existing slope, a mature tree canopy, and the surrounding fence. One can view these traits negatively — steepness, shade, and things to screen – or as opportunities. We chose the latter. Steepness was tempered with terraces; shade was lightened through strategic tree …

Ecological Landscape Design is a design perspective that views all landscapes as part of a greater, interconnected ecosystem. No matter the size of the garden or property, what we design, plant, and maintain has a ripple effect on the surrounding environment and broader ecosystem health. In the below video, Jay Archer explains our objectives as ecological landscape designers to use …

Rain gardens are a valuable piece of green infrastructure that belong on every property! Rain gardens are designed and strategically sited in a landscape to disrupt and absorb stormwater sheet flow before it pollutes other bodies of water. Case Study: Wainwright House, Rye, NY In this video, Jay discuses a 2022 community service project we worked on with Rye High …

Last month we attended an event hosted by Riverside Fence and Homefront Farmers to commemorate their new partnership! The two unique brands will remain, but they are now under the same ownership. The event was a great success! We saw examples of both brands’ work, and heard about how the plan to work together moving forward. We love this collaboration …

 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 …