Hudson Rivertowns · Irvington, NY
A lot of Irvington properties were carved out of old Hudson River estates, and they still carry the bones of those gardens: stone walls, big shade trees and terraces that need a careful hand.
Old beeches, oaks and maples shade much of the village, and grass rarely thrives beneath them. We design layered beds with shade-tolerant shrubs, ferns and groundcovers, choose plants rated for zone 6b and 7a winters, and arrange them so the garden still looks full in early spring and late fall.
Many Irvington yards are defined by fieldstone walls built generations ago. When a section collapses or a new wall is needed, we select stone with a similar color and face, lay it with the same character, and add drainage behind it so the repair holds up instead of standing out.
Front entries on steep Irvington lots often mean a long climb on cracked concrete or loose steps. We redesign the approach with landings, wider treads and bluestone or brick walkways, so guests have a safe, comfortable path that also looks right in front of an older house.
Irvington's Main Street drops steeply from Broadway to the train station and Matthiessen Park, and the residential streets on either side follow that same pitch. Along North Broadway, near landmarks like Villa Lewaro, you find large lots with mature beeches and oaks, while Ardsley-on-Hudson and the streets bordering the Old Croton Aqueduct trail have older homes set into wooded slopes. East Irvington, just outside the village line, is gentler ground with more lawn and newer houses.
Because so many homes here already have good structure, our Irvington work often starts with a design conversation rather than a blank slate. We plan new beds and plantings that suit the shade, rebuild or extend stone walls so they match what is already there, and lay walkways and patios in materials that look like they belong. Roman and our family crews have been doing this kind of work across Westchester since 2009.
“Roman and his team are truly amazing. They are kind, friendly and professional! Our lawn has never looked so healthy. I very grateful he took us on as a client. I highly recommend Roman. I give him 10 stars.”
Planting plans built around your property's light, soil and deer pressure, then installed by the same family team that designs them.
Learn more →Block and stone retaining walls, front steps, cement landings and masonry repair, built to hold Westchester's slopes and stand up to freeze-thaw.
Learn more →Patios, walkways and garden paths in pavers, natural stone or concrete, built on a proper base so they stay flat through Westchester winters.
Learn more →Start with a walk-through. We identify which trees, shrubs and walls are worth keeping, what should come out, and where the drainage or light problems are. From there we put together a planting and hardscape plan you can do all at once or in phases over a few seasons.
Yes. We source natural stone in tones close to what is already in the neighborhood and lay it to match the existing style, whether that is rough fieldstone or a more fitted face. Behind it we add proper footing and drainage, which the original walls often lacked.
We do. Homes along the trail are often shaded, sloped and in plain view of walkers, so we lean toward plantings that screen the yard, hold the soil and look natural from both sides. We keep all work on your property and help you confirm where the line falls if it is unclear.
Photos from Roman Design & Landscaping projects in Westchester County.
Call, text or WhatsApp — the owner walks the property with you and you get a written estimate. Most visits are scheduled within 1–3 days.
