As spring approaches, you may be considering taking on a landscaping project in your yard. Whether it is adding a few plants or a complete new landscape, there are a few basic design principles you may want to consider: Right Plant, Right Place When it comes to any...
When Hicks designer Craig Donley first met with the homeowners the existing front yard of this home left much to be desired. To get to the front door you needed to find the narrow, awkward steps from the driveway that were hidden by overgrown junipers, then proceed...
When this young Long Island family contacted Hicks about re-doing their backyard, landscape designer Sean Maher was tasked with the job of addressing their goals. The existing landscape they inherited from the previous homeowner had two under-scaled, disjointed patios...
Beating the Summer Heat on Long Island With the Summer sun beating down on you any little patch of shade is a welcome break from the heat. Creating more shade for your landscape may be a way to make your yard a little more enjoyable in the dog days of Summer. Two...
Whether you have an existing pool you are looking to upgrade, or are thinking about adding a new one, now that summer is here you will want to consider some details to maximize your poolscape. Basic Pool Design Whether it is a vinyl liner pool or a gunite pool, many...
Winter is here . . . time to plan for Spring! As you sit cozy inside, sheltered from the winter weather, you may want to look past the frost on the window and consider what you have in mind for landscaping when the warm weather comes. The winter months are an...
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