The Creative Design Landscapes team is passionate about designing and maintaining luxury landscape that emphasizes the Hamptons aesthetic.
With over 20+ years of servicing properties in East Hampton, Southampton and neighboring East End towns and villages, our qualified landscaping team are highly specialized in maintaining properties in the Hamptons all year round.
Meet the Award-Winning Team
John Gilhooley Landscape Designer
Creative Design Landscapes Founder John Gilhooley has over 25 years of experience in landscape design and has created some of the most admired outdoor living spaces in the Hamptons.
Whether designing a cozy veranda, or a beautiful perennial garden John has a keen ability to create results that appeal to the senses.
He guides his clients through the design process, ensuring that his designs meet their needs. John brings together his knowledge of horticulture, design, and construction to deliver elegantly styled landscapes.
Henry Tong Landscape Designer
Partner and Landscape Designer Henry Tong has been creating and building landscapes in the Hamptons since 2010.
Henry brings a wide background of experience from all aspects of landscape design and installation including drafting, CAD design and project management.
He loves creating gorgeous and functional outdoor living rooms, kitchens, patio’s, fire-pits and poolscapes.
Joel Gomez Head Foreman
With decades of experience in the landscaping and nursery industries, horticulturist and lead field manager Joel Gomez is the man behind Creative Design’s incredible production.
Joel manages a large, experienced crew, coordinating and interfacing with nurseries and clients alike. With an unrivaled experience with plants, trees and flowers, Joel can anticipate and rectify problems like no other in the field.
Laura Hillman Office Manager
Laura is the head of Creative Design Landscape’s office, interfacing with both our customers and our foreman. She earned her MBA in her native Colombia, and now manages the day-to-day operations of the entire company.
An expert bookkeeper in the landscaping industry, Laura is a detail-oriented and focused worker. In her essential role at CDL she ensures that no problem goes unsolved.
Steve Sarich Landscape Designer
The newest designer on our team, Steve is a Long Island native with several projects under his belt. Combining an architectural background with an understanding of the South Fork and Hamptons esthetic, Steve is an invaluable member of the team.
He is currently furthering his college career by studying landscape design and horticulture.
Clear Communication, Transparent Pricing, and Creative Solutions
From detailed design renderings to flawless execution, we prioritize clear communication, creativity, and collaboration, guiding you every step of the way to make confident choices. Our process is backed by years of experience yet tailored to meet your individual goals, guaranteeing your satisfaction before any work begins.
Fill out the contact form here on our website, and we'll respond within 24 business hours to discuss your project. If it seems like a good fit, we'll schedule an on-site visit to explore your vision and assess your property. Please review our pricing guide beforehand to better understand the budget we'll be discussing.
What It Means to Our Clients to Have a Reliable Partner in Landscaping
Our Southampton area clients are frequently amazed by how we're able to refine their vision above and beyond what they believed possible for their property. It's an honor to do this work, and we're grateful for the glowing recognition from our clients:
Careers That Make a Difference in the Community and Your Work / Life Balance
Our team is talented, close-knit, and dedicated to providing outstanding service and creative solutions for our clients in Southampton, New York, and throughout the Hamptons. If you're looking to build your career with a boutique landscaping company, we'd love to hear from you.
Functional and Beautiful, With Meticulous Attention to Detail
The best Southampton landscapes go beyond aesthetics. They're complete with durable, useful features that contribute to your property value as well as your daily life. Privacy plantings, elaborate decks, patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, water features, and year-round landscape maintenance services give you control over how you spend your time outside.
At Creative Design Landscapes, our customized approach ensures a one-of-a-kind result that works for you and your family, whether you're a full-time resident or a seasonal visitor. We help you reduce landscaping hassles and challenges, taking our oftentimes harsh coastal climate into account as we offer durable construction, tick and mosquito control, native landscaping, weed control, and drainage solutions.
Contact us to learn more about our landscaping services in Southampton, New York, and how we can help you personalize and maintain your outdoor space.