Plantings in Port Washington, NY

 

Plantings are the secret ingredient to a beautiful backyard, walkway, or front entrance. They brighten, soften, and bring all of the landscape elements together. Our approach to perfect planting design and installation considers the balance of maintenance, beauty, and privacy. We review expected foot traffic and options for sustainable plants - along with your overall style.

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“Gary turned my boring pool and backyard into a enchanted garden that just gets more beautiful every year. He worked his magic with what I already had, repositioning shrubs and adding some new plantings. His imagination and talents created winding stone secret paths, surrounded my pool with graceful plantings, carpet roses and grasses so it now looks like a tropical lagoon, and fragrant flowers and privacy trees. It’s serene and so very special, very easy to maintain, not to fmention the value added to my home. If I need a peaceful vacation, I just sit in my garden any time of year, breathe, and relax. Thank you, Gary. I would be glad to share many pics of my wonderland!”
— Erma Orofino (via Facebook review)
 
Plantings designed to enhance garden beds and borders in Port Washington, NY

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Plantings adding natural structure and visual interest in Port Washington, NY

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Plantings completing a thoughtfully designed landscape in Port Washington, NY

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