Sustainable Landscape Systems

Our Blue Planet

This is what happens when we ignore the power of our natural world.

Best Management Practices

Human Impact Factors

Where to Begin?

Components Of Sustainable Landscape Plans

Identify architectural featuresPerform and conduct a proper site analysisExamine storm water flow paths, high impact areas and low lying depressionsMap compass points to evaluate heat and light index’sEngage action plan (proposed design, development and management protocols)Perform laboratory analysis for soil and waterMake special notes of any erosion, point source pollution etc…Use photo documentation, topographic surveys, sketches and recorded/written observations to determine the overall health of the landscape environment and its connection/relationship in buildings and infrastructure.

What's wrong with this picture?

Point source pollution and bad management practices and site

protection

Identify problems and issues

Develop design planImplement action plan

Walk The Walk And Talk The Talk On The Path To Sustainability

*Alternative bio-engineering techniques*

Rain gardensRain water harvestingPassive irrigationTreatment wetlandsConstructed wetlandsUse of constructed soils and soil amendments

Xeriscape

Low maintenance Japanese water garden landscape featuring blue stone patio, boulders, gravel beds,

stepping stone paths and passive irrigation

On The Slope

Clean, Neat And Beautiful

Natural Rip Rap Boulder Wall and Terrace Construction

Vegetative Solutions

Plant trees, shrubs, and place stone to intercept flow.Implement BMP’s or Best Management PracticesDesign water management systems on ongoing maintenance protocolIntegrate LEED with LID and SSI

Enjoy Life!

John Jay Landscape Development

282 Katonah Avenue #268

Katonah, NY 10536

914-232-0399

JohnJay@LandDesign,net