Landscape Design & Planning

The Best Hydrangeas for the Hamptons: Coastal Growing Zone

By John Gilhooley / April 27, 2026 / Comments Off on The Best Hydrangeas for the Hamptons: Coastal Growing Zone

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 […]

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 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

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 […]

When to Start a Landscape Project in the Hamptons

By John Gilhooley / April 9, 2026 / Comments Off on When to Start a Landscape Project in the Hamptons

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow. Like. Share When to Start a Landscape Project in the Hamptons Timing is one of the most overlooked factors in a successful landscape project. From plant availability to installation schedules and long-term performance, when you begin often determines the outcome. Whether you’re enhancing privacy, restoring plant structure, or designing […]