John Gilhooley

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow. Like. Share   Top Hamptons Hardscape Materials: Design Intent and Placement Hardscape is not just about appearance. It determines how a property feels to walk through, and live in. Between salt air, sandy soil, humidity, and freeze thaw cycles, material selection is a performance decision. The most successful landscapes […]

Hydrangeas That Perform Best in the Hamptons: Coastal Growing Zone FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow. Like. Share   1. Bigleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) Includes: Nikko Blue, Endless Summer, Elizabeth Ashley Blue These are the hydrangeas most associated with the Hamptons-dense, saturated color, and full summer presence. What defines them: Mophead or lacecap blooms Color […]

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow. Like. Share A Softer Approach to Entryway Design: Why Bluestone with Grass Joints Works 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]