Plantings
Custom Pottery & Planters
Custom pottery and planter displays enhance the landscape in a multitude of ways. Pottery and planters can frame entrances to your property, your front door, and can be used as accents around a pool. Other times, there are no natural planting beds available so pottery and planter displays are used to add color and interest […]
Continue ReadingGreen Island Design Receives 2012 Long Island Landscape and Nursery Association Award (LINLA)
Project: “East-End Eden” The new owner of this Southampton estate contacted us to enhance the expansive property. The objectives were clear, but challenging: transform the property into a ‘summer retreat’ to accommodate entertaining a large number of guests, while providing safety and excitement for the owner’s family — and that the property reflect the Hamptons […]
Continue ReadingRelax and Renew in Your Own Backyard Retreat with This
One-of-a-kind, naturalistic 10′ Bluestone slab pondless waterfall with foot bridge and colorful perennial plantings.
Continue ReadingTrees Are Terrific
We in the Landscape Design/Build field are always striving to beautify the environment: How will you be celebrating Arbor Day?
Continue ReadingHillside 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, […]
Continue ReadingParty Like Gatsby… Green Island Design-Style!
The filmworthy scene is set for sophisticated entertaining in this sculptured travertine Courtyard, with exciting custom water features and planted with dramatic masses of lush color! www.greenislanddesign.com
Continue ReadingWelcome The Naturally Soothing Sight And Sound Of A Beautiful Waterfall
This custom, 13-foot “Rain Falls” separates the water into individual streams adding a delightful, sparkling effect and uses a 9-color, variable fiber optics system via remote control. We like the Polaris line (by Zodiac) for its superior durability and consistent, even water flow for years of dependable service. Also featured is our custom 5 ft […]
Continue Reading“East-End Eden”
This Fine Art garden, created as part of Green Island Design’s award-winning project featured in HOUSE Magazine, was designed to keep the interaction of the various elements in balance to retain their fluidity and ‘sense of place’ as the landscape matures. As we enter through the simply-designed shade… Arbors in this vignette, we see the […]
Continue ReadingRooted Benefits
The planting of trees should never be haphazard. We consider the size, shape, and growing habits of each of the regional tree types we choose. Well-positioned trees keep erosion in check, block harsh winds and direct sunlight; making them a smart investment by not only adding beauty, but value to your home. There’s still plenty […]
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