Plantings
Landscape Plantings:
Synthetic Putting Green with Thundercloud Plums and Crape Myrtles
Continue ReadingPerennial Planting Scheme
This pretty, perennial planting scheme includes “Burgundy Glow” Ajuga; “Blue Pacific” Juniper; “Rozanne” Geranium; “Thundercloud” Plum trees; and ornamental grasses. 2013 Featured Project and Linla Design Award-winning Design-Build by: www.greenislanddesign.com
Continue ReadingYour “Opening Statement”: The Entranceway
The entranceway to a property creates an important first impression, setting the tone and conveying how you feel about your home. There are many factors at play in achieving a well-designed entrance, including; aesthetics, maneuverability, functionality and security. Also very important are the size, shape, and material types chosen. Our landscape designers will discuss the […]
Continue ReadingGreen Island Design are “greenscaping” specialists!
Green Island Design are “greenscaping” specialists! We carefully study a landscape holistically — and using the most effective techniques, combine proper plant selection and placement not only to be beautiful, but also for low-maintenance sustainability for years to come. Here, for a more traditional, manicured look, some types we’ve chosen are: Nepeta “Walker’s Low”; Juniper […]
Continue ReadingAward Winner
Green Island Design Receives 2013 Long Island Nursery and Landscape Association Award (LINLA) for Best In Landscape Design & Build “We encountered many challenges in accomplishing the transformation of this Old Westbury estate for the longtime residents…”
Continue ReadingLandscape Design Testimonial
After renovating the interior of our home, the last thing we wanted to deal with were more contractors for our landscape project. Green Island made us feel completely at ease. They developed a unique plan, installed it with their extremely professional crews, and managed it like it was their own. We would recommend them to […]
Continue ReadingGreen 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 […]
Continue ReadingGreen Island Design Featured in House Magazine
March-April 2012 Addition Project: “Secret of Southampton” A special request was made as part of the multi-phased redesign of this expansive Southampton retreat; try to establish a transitional space out of a seemingly unusable stretch of side property. The team at Green Island Design envisioned and executed a stately courtyard with corresponding water features. This […]
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