January 21, 2020

Our Top Five Landscape Design & Construction Projects of 2019!

2019 was a fantastic year for Green Jay Landscape Design.  We received calls from many like-minding people seeking to detoxify their landscapes and boost the ecological value of their property. It is always a pleasure to work for passionate clients aligned with our mission. In honor of the new year, we’re reflecting on our favorite projects of 2019! Our top 

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January 21, 2020

Designing a Bird Sanctuary | PART TWO: Layout, Planting Microclimates & Masonry | Darien, CT

This is Part Two of the Designing a Bird Sanctuary series. Catch Part One here! This project, dubbed ‘Their Place’ is part of our 2019 Green Jay Landscape Design Design Highlights series (#1!).  Check back for a discussion of the rest of our favorite projects of 2019! Read about projects 2, 3, 4 and 5.  The Design Intent A place for 

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January 19, 2020

Designing a Bird Sanctuary | PART ONE: Site Development & Storm Water | Darien, CT

Sometimes you really do get your dream client and dream job. For Green Jay Landscape Design, that dream job manifested itself this fall in the form of an entire property designed as a BIRD. SANCTUARY. This project, dubbed ‘Their Place’ is part of our 2019 Green Jay Landscape Design Design Highlights series (#1!).  Check back for a discussion of the 

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December 29, 2019

Designed Woodland Habitat & Zen Stroll Garden | Dutchess County, NY

What happens when a woodland property with Asian influences gets a native, ecological makeover? GJL designed a woodland sanctuary for pollinators and birds that fit the client’s lifestyle and hobbies. This project, dubbed ‘Lonesome Dove, Surrounded by Love,’ is part of our Green Jay Landscape Design 2019 Design Highlights series (#5!).  Check back for a discussion of the rest of 

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September 23, 2019

Why You Should Skip Your Fall Lawn Renovation & Go Ecological

It’s officially Fall, and in the traditional landscaping world, that means prime time for lawn renovations.  Most grass species used in American lawns – Kentucky Blue Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, Fine Fescues and Tall Fescues – are cool season grasses.  Cool season grasses grow and look best in the temperature range of 60 – 75 degrees F. During our hot and humid northeast summers, 

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