Tagged: “Waterfall Construction Long Island”
The “Heights of Roslyn” – The Best In Landscape Design 2011 Award Winner!
Green Island Design has recently received an award for The Best In Landscape Design by the Long Island Landscape & Nursery Assocation for this project in Roslyn, NY! We were commissioned for this residential project in Roslyn, New York as the owner needed to expand the usability of the rear yard. The objectives were as […]
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Natural Waterfalls & Streams
Natural waterfalls and streams are one of the most popular features in the landscape today. Yet they are built the wrong way everyday. Simply put, natural water features need to look…natural. If not properly constructed, they look like a pile of rocks with water trickling out. We look at each property and determine if and […]
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Sheer Descents
Many times an existing ‘berm’ or hill does not exist in the landscape to build a natural waterfall. Or the design and feel of the property calls for a much more formal look. Sheer descent waterfalls produce a clear arc of water, projecting away from any wall. The flow of water can be adjusted to […]
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Hillside Haven
Nestled into a 20-foot slope, a cascading waterfall courses naturally downhill traversing stone ledges as it winds down this 18-foot Pondless Moss Rock water feature. Large stands of specimen evergreens: delicate Leyland Cypress, gorgeous blue Montgomery Spruce, and feathery Cryptomeria are focal point anchors that make-up the woodland theme, as interesting perennials provide seasonal color, […]
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Green Island Design Receives 2011 Long Island Landscape and Nursery Association Awards (LINLA)
Project: “Secret of Southampton” We were commissioned for this residential project in Southampton, New York for an owner with a special request. The objectives were as follows: Use a predetermined area on the property to create a multi-functional space that can be utilized day or night Integrate the classic Hampton’s design theme with the owner’s […]
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Green Island Design Featured in House Magazine
March-April 2012 Addition Project: “Heights of Roslyn” The residents of this Roslyn home contacted Green Island Design to transform their property into a soothing oasis. The designers were asked to use the existing hill as a focal point and incorporate an outdoor room. A family pool was requested, yet due to limitations, creativity was key […]
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