Water Features
Thinking Tropical Thoughts
Thinking tropical thoughts in frozen NY… #pools #fountain #travertine #tropical #colorful #landscapelighting #tiki #landscapedesign #longislandlandscapes #bluestone #veneer #outdoorlivingspace #picoftheday
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Here we designed a more ‘formal’ Sheer Descent water feature for this property. Integrated right into the wall, we adjusted the flow of the water to project out and produce a glass-like arc; the LED lighting creates an entirely new element that can be enjoyed into the evening hours. Our landscape designers will work with […]
Continue ReadingA Fun Afternoon Pool…
A fun afternoon pool party effortlessly transitions into a relaxing evening get-together… Please enjoy these renderings exclusively from our Design Studio! greenislanddesign.com
Continue ReadingThink Spring!
Now that we have your attention… this is the perfect time to begin planning for your own backyard oasis. Here’s a 24 x 35 ft. Free-Form Gunite Pool with custom bench, slate tile, and Big Ride Slide…. See More
Continue ReadingTake a Virtual Dip!
Take a Virtual Dip! Using cutting-edge technology, our team of landscape designers work closely with the client to ensure that the ideal plan for their property is realized conceptually before construction begins. Call to discuss your home improvement project with one of our knowledgeable professionals, and arrange for an in-home, custom Landscape Design consultation today: […]
Continue ReadingThe “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 […]
Continue Reading“Secret of Southampton” – The Best In Landscape Design 2011 Award Winner!
Green Island Design has just received their second award for Best in Landscape Design 2011 from the Long Island Landscape & Nursery Assocation for this project in Southampton, NY! Check out the album or visit our website at www.greenislanddesign.com for more photos of this unique project. Sheer descent fountains spill into the gunite reflecting pools. […]
Continue ReadingFountain Design for Long Island
A self contained water fountain means water is circulated within a system to create effect. No external piping is necessary since all is hidden within the self contained fountain itself. These features can be used as stand alone focal points or can be incorporated into the natural environment as accents. They come in a variety […]
Continue ReadingNatural 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 […]
Continue ReadingSheer 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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