The Lazy Gardener

After a decades long career in advertising design, Catherine became interested in organic gardening after moving to Larchmont in 1993. She joined the Sheldrake Environmental Center and worked in the Mamaroneck School District as a naturalist educator, teaching children and adults about the natural world and our obligations towards the environment.

Whether your property is residential or commercial, we'll design your outdoor space to boost curb appeal, transform your backyard into an oasis for entertaining, and create an easy care garden that will only grow more beautiful over the years. From the first consultation to the final planting, our landscape design process will transform your outdoor space into a lively, easy-to-maintain oasis.

One of the last large estates in Larchmont was falling prey to the indifference of untamed nature. We stepped in to take back control. A new multi-level patio with seating and cooking area makes a prefect place to unwind or entertain. Wide steps lead down to the remodeled pool and spa. Two large rain gardens capture all rain water runoff in this lushly planted landscape.

There are a few caveats to consider, before you acquire a dwelling for your feathered friends, or you could actually be doing more harm than good. Construction crews try their best, but damage to trees, shrubs and garden beds during a major (or even minor) renovation is inevitable. Here are 4 preventative measures you can take to minimize any damage.