John Gilhooley

A Softer Approach to Entryway Design: Why Bluestone with Grass Joints Works

By John Gilhooley / April 24, 2026 / Comments Off on A Softer Approach to Entryway Design: Why Bluestone with Grass Joints Works

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow. Like. Share There’s a quiet difference between a space that feels designed and one that simply exists. In coastal settings like the Hamptons-that difference often comes down to restraint, material choice, and how the eye is guided through a space. One of the simplest ways to elevate an entryway […]

Native Revegetation in the Hamptons: Balancing Structure and Color

By John Gilhooley / April 24, 2026 / Comments Off on Native Revegetation in the Hamptons: Balancing Structure and Color

Native Revegetation in the Hamptons: Balancing Structure and Color FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow. Like. Share   Revegetation in the Hamptons isn’t just about meeting environmental requirements. It’s about restoring the land in a way that still feels intentional, elevated, and aligned with the property. Between coastal exposure, sandy soils, and local regulations, native […]

Spring Garden Planning: Choosing Between Annual and Perennial Plants

By John Gilhooley / April 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Spring Garden Planning: Choosing Between Annual and Perennial Plants

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow. Like. Share Spring Garden Planning: Choosing Between Annual and Perennial Plants Spring is when a landscape sets in for the entire year. What you plant now determines not just how your garden looks in May-but how it performs through summer, transitions into fall, and returns the following season. At […]

Overwatering: The Quiet Damage Undermining Your Landscape

By John Gilhooley / April 20, 2026 / Comments Off on Overwatering: The Quiet Damage Undermining Your Landscape

Overwatering: The Quiet Damage Undermining Your Landscape FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow. Like. Share Water is essential to a healthy landscape-but too much of it does more harm than most homeowners realize. Overwatering disrupts the balance of the soil by displacing oxygen, effectively suffocating root systems. This condition-often referred to as root asphyxiation-prevents plants […]

Tips for Growing and Maintaining Healthy Hydrangeas

By John Gilhooley / April 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Tips for Growing and Maintaining Healthy Hydrangeas

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow. Like. Share Tips for Growing and Maintaining healthy Hydrangeas In order to achieve the best results, there are two ideal seasons to plant shrubs like hydrangeas: spring and fall. These seasons offer cooler air temperatures, allowing shrubs to establish without stress after planting, while the soil remains warm enough […]

An Intentional Approach to Poolside Design

By John Gilhooley / April 10, 2026 / Comments Off on An Intentional Approach to Poolside Design

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow. Like. Share An Intentional Approach to Poolside Design Planting around a pool should feel controlled, layered, and intentional. It’s not about filling space-it’s about shaping it. Ornamental grasses introduce movement and soften hard edges without overwhelming the layout, while a restrained touch of lavender adds fragrance, subtle contrast, and […]