Exciting News!
To our valued customers, This letter is to inform you of exciting news that John Jay Landscape Development is now under new ownership and will be operating under the name John Jay Landscape Design LTD.…
Our General Contracting & Construction Division
This year our biggest growth area/department has been our 'General Contracting & Construction Division.' In addition to the usual extensive excavation, drainage/waterproofing, masonry, driveway/road construction and repair we were engaged in custom carpentry, remodeling, electric,…
Native Plants in the Residential Landscape – Riverdale, NY
Riverdale, NY - We were fortunate to work with a client on the banks of the Hudson River overlooking NYC. The planting plan consisted of plants grown from a seed source originating within 99 miles…
Site Protection Erosion Control & Landscape Contracting
Once a landscape plan is accepted by a client and permit work is approved (if applicable, see upcoming permitting issues), the next critically important first step is to call Dig Safely to locate/mark utilities. Then…
Letter of intent to guide ecological landscape design
It is our commitment to provide and execute landscape design development plans to conform with the Sustainable Site Initiative (SSI) guidelines. It is our design directive to conserve, preserve and protect all natural resources on…
No Mow Landscape, Wilton, CT
Why plant a high maintenance, unsustainable, ecologically and economically unfriendly lawn when beautiful native plants will more than do! Call us at John Jay Landscape Development, 914-232-0399.
Dam Reconstruction, White Plains, NY
Originally constructed as a swimming pond, this dam was in danger of collapse and ultimate failure. A highly specialized skillset was required as well as expertise with hydraulic cement, bonding agents and related materials. Contact…
Curbside Rain Garden, New Canaan, CT
Intercepting storm water runoff from roadway, native plants are used as a bio-filter to biologically clean contaminants such as gas and oil from the road while simultaneously creating an aesthetically beautiful garden. Come learn how…
Biomimicry Wetlands and Wetlands Reconstruction
The art and science of ecological restoration in wetland management often involves licensed professionals including soil scientists, landscape architects, and engineers to produce the most cost effective sustainable landscape. Let the John Jay Design Development…
Waterfall, Stream and Natural Pool, Westport, CT
Creating a work of art with water shaping or waterscaping requires the proper placement of stone. In the truest sense, water gardening shares the same principles of any good landscape design, creative thought, care and…