We Are An Eco Friendly Company!

Check out all the eco friendly aspects of our company.

We recommend against and do not design using invasive plant species

We use native plants in our designs whenever possible, and recommend them to our customers

We use Integrated Pest Management

We brew our own compost tea and apply it to organically fertilize lawns and planting beds for beneficial microbe development in soil. This is supported by a study at Harvard, explained in the New York Times,  which supports this.

We use organic fertilizers and we do not overapply

We use oils instead of pesticides

We cut grass to longer lengths in summer

We apply nitrogen when we install mulch

We use low emission mowers and blowers

In the fall, we mulch fallen leaves into the lawn to replenish nutrients naturally, reducing costs and carbon impact of leaf removal

We install rain gardens and the right kind of plantings for topography, plantings are informed by topography, water, and other natural features

Our crews use public transportation to our city jobs and to the main office

We pioneered green roof installations in New York City, since 2000

We install low water drip irrigation systems

We install low voltage lighting

We route our trucks for maximum fuel efficiency, and use larger vehicles to supply smaller vehicles for less frequent  large vehicle deliveries

We use diesel trucks

Oil from vehicles is reused as heating oil

Office uses 30% recycled paper, we recycle glass, cans, plastic, paper, ink and toner cartridges

We use natural light when possible, supplemented by fluorescent lighting

We do 2 –sided copying when possible, especially in marketing materials

We are converting to electronic filing to cut paper use

We organize,  participate in and lead Earth Day community service projects

We educate in numerous venues about green roofs, soil culture, organic lawncare, eco-friendly business practices