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Driveways & Grand Entrances
The gateway or entranceway to your home may be the first thing you or a guest may notice when entering your home. Many factors play into the design including, aesthetics, maneuverability, functionality, security, as well as many others. The size, shape, and material choices are very important as well. Some features and materials to consider… […]
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Patios, Stoops & Walkways
There are a multitude of options for patios, walkways, and stoops. These include shape, size, material, color, texture, and more. We can build patios at grade or raised patios that allow you to walk directly outside from any elevation. Walkways can restrict traffic to specific areas or suddenly persuade guests to visit other aspects of […]
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Retaining Walls
Retaining walls serve many purposes including creating useable outdoor space, retaining grades, as well as being purely decorative. Each function has its own specific material and building methods. Green Island Design evaluates each property to determine whether a retaining wall should be used for a specific application of if a wall can be used to […]
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Cultured & Natural Stone Veneers
Cultured stone and stone veneers provide an attractive and functional alternative to traditional building methods. Cultured stone is becoming more and more popular for both the interior and exterior of homes. Cultured stone is a man made stone manufactured primarily for decorative accents. It is made up of cement, natural aggregates, and iron oxide pigments. […]
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Green Island Design on LX-TV “Live at 5″ NBC-NY
Owner Jon Pappalardi of Green Island Design visits with George Oliphant of LX New York to talk about Landscape Design.
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Not sure what to do with your existing patio?
Let our design / build experts update your space with a look that is both beautiful and functional! www.greenislanddesign.com
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Gazebos
Gazebos are used for many outdoor activities such as dining, relaxing, and socializing. Custom gazebos can be made of wood, marble, concrete or metal. Some gazebos are enclosed with screens or mosquito netting. They vary in shapes and styles as well. Custom gazebos can be a focal point of a backyard or be tucked away […]
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Our holiday decor division specializes in all aspects of decorating for the holiday season.
From small or large residential homes, to shopping malls, hotels, or city streets, we can provide you with the spirit of the season without the actual work! Green Island can expand on your ideas or offer our own expertise when developing your holiday scenery. Our trained staff will install your display using high quality products […]
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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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