Not sure exactly what improvements your outdoor spaces need? If your landscape suffers from any of the following issues, it’s time to consult a landscape designer.
“When site circulation is well thought out, it feels effortless to navigate and dwell in the space,” says Drew Riley, Mahoney’s in-house landscape designer.
Traffic flows are often disrupted when new uses or amenities are added, replaced, removed, or expanded without creative integration. Separate projects installed without a comprehensive site masterplan can lead to unused or poorly used spaces within your landscape.
“Reworking or adding hardscape elements such as patios, walkways, and decks can bring your property into a graceful flow that seamlessly connects essential spaces into a cohesive outdoor living experience,” Riley advises.
Reworking older site circulation patterns can create opportunities to better utilize outdoor living spaces.
If you desire greater privacy or key views are blocked by overgrown plant material, it’s time to refresh your planting plan.
When overly mature shrubs become leggy and thin, robust replacement plants will provide a higher degree of privacy. Even healthy mature shrubs become problematic when they crowd walkways, driveways and structures or block visibility within the property or beyond.
Now is the optimal time for Mahoney Associates to reserve your perennials, shrubs and trees with our wholesale nurseries, so the most desirable plants are available for spring installations.
Adding a planter box filled with evergreens creates a private space for peaceful solitude.
Everyone’s needs and preferences are different, so when you purchase an East End home, it’s likely you’ll want to upgrade or renovate the landscape to fit your family’s needs.
“While the classic Hamptons aesthetic is timeless,” says Riley, “if you have eclectic tastes, we’ll design a solution that honors all your desires.”
The garden is perfect place to express your personal design aesthetic.
Any type of home renovation or construction permit application will trigger a revegetation inspection by the local jurisdiction. An occupancy permit will not be issued until any required revegetation is installed.
Revegetation permit processes can be lengthy, so plan for this aspect of your home construction long before the first hole is dug.
An occupancy permit will not be issued until required revegetation is installed and approved by the local jurisdiction.
Every year, deer eat more plants that aren’t on their list of widely recognized delectable favorites.
“I always suggest that deer fencing be included in the landscape budget,” say Riley. “Fencing is a long-term solution to a persistent problem, it allows you to enjoy a much wider plant palette, and keeping deer out helps reduce the tick population in your outdoor areas.”
Deer fencing allows for a broader plant palette and helps reduce the tick population in the outdoor spaces that deer can’t access.
When your outdoor environment no longer feels intuitive, cohesive, or aligned with your lifestyle, it’s time to consider a thoughtful redesign. Underutilized spaces, overgrown or sparse plantings, and a lack of visual harmony are all indicators that your landscape is ready for transformation.
Exceptional landscapes feel effortless to navigate. Each space transitions naturally into the next, with pathways, terraces, and gathering areas working in harmony. When flow is compromised, a strategic reconfiguration of hardscape elements can restore balance and elegance.
Even the most established landscapes require curation over time. When plantings become overgrown, lose structure, or obscure key sightlines, a refined planting plan can reintroduce proportion, enhance privacy, and elevate the overall aesthetic with carefully selected specimens.
Absolutely. A landscape should be as personal as the home it surrounds. Whether honoring a classic regional aesthetic or introducing a more distinctive vision, a bespoke design ensures the property reflects your tastes, preferences, and way of living.
Revegetation is the restoration of plantings following construction or site disturbance. In many jurisdictions, it is a required step before final occupancy approval is granted. Beyond compliance, it presents an opportunity to elevate the landscape with intentional, well-integrated plant design.
Seamlessly. Because permitting and plant procurement can be time-intensive, revegetation should be considered from the earliest design stages to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted project timeline.
Discreet, well-designed deer fencing offers a sophisticated and highly effective solution. It safeguards valuable plantings, expands the range of species you can enjoy, and contributes to a more controlled, serene outdoor environment.
We transform landscapes into brilliant gardens and luxurious outdoor spaces from Westhampton to Montauk, including Quogue, Hampton Bays, Southampton, Water Mill, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Wainscott, East Hampton, Amagansett, North Haven, Shelter Island and surrounding areas in Suffolk County, New York.