Sound Shore · Mamaroneck, NY
Between the harbor, the Mamaroneck River and the Sheldrake, water shapes almost every yard in this village, so in our plans drainage comes before decoration.
Homes in the river flats can have standing water long after the rain stops. We can't control the rivers, but we can shape the soil to move surface water away from foundations, add underground drainage where it has somewhere to go, and replace struggling lawn with plantings that handle periodic saturation.
In some yards along Orienta and Shore Acres, rock sits close to the surface, so lawns brown fast in summer heat. We topdress, overseed with drought-tolerant fescues and, where turf keeps failing, convert sections to planted beds or stone so the yard stays attractive without constant watering.
Nor'easters and fall storms leave branches, wrack and heavy leaf piles in beds and on lawns. Our spring and fall cleanups clear that debris, cut back perennials, edge the beds and refresh the mulch, so the drains and catch basins on your property aren't buried when the next storm arrives.
The Village of Mamaroneck straddles two towns and is crossed by two rivers, and the low neighborhoods near the Mamaroneck and the Sheldrake have seen repeated flooding over the years. Out on Orienta and around Shore Acres, the concern shifts to salt wind off the harbor and lawns growing in thin soil over rock. Washingtonville and Rye Neck have tighter lots with older one- and two-family houses, where every square foot of yard has to earn its place.
We start Mamaroneck projects by watching how water moves across the property, then build the landscape around it: regrading, dry wells, French drains, rain gardens and plants that tolerate both soggy springs and dry Augusts. Once the ground is working, we add the beds, walkways and seasonal care that make a yard look finished. We're family-run, our own crews do every job, and a free estimate is usually on the calendar within a few days.
“Roman and his family-run business are topnotch when it comes to quality work and customer service. Having been our landscaper for over a year, we've used his many services including stone masonry, fencing and general lawn care. Roman's landscaping is accessible any day of the week and his team works hard to make sure your property looks beautiful. If you're considering a landscaping service for lawn care, maintenance or special projects, we highly recommend Roman and his landscaping professionals.”
Standing water, soggy lawns and runoff toward the house usually come down to grade and soil. We find where the water is going and give it a better path.
Learn more →Planting plans built around your property's light, soil and deer pressure, then installed by the same family team that designs them.
Learn more →A thorough reset of the yard twice a year: clearing winter damage and old growth in spring, and getting leaves, beds and plants ready for winter in fall.
Learn more →Sometimes, but not always. A French drain only helps if the collected water has a lower place to go, and in the flats near the rivers the water table can be high. We check the slope, the soil and where your downspouts empty before recommending a drain, a dry well, regrading or a combination.
Plants that live with both: red twig dogwood, inkberry, summersweet, swamp milkweed, switchgrass and native asters are dependable choices in this part of Westchester. We group them by how wet each zone gets, and we mulch to hold moisture through the summer without smothering the crowns.
Yes. We work throughout the village on both the Rye Neck and Mamaroneck sides, plus the unincorporated parts of the town and neighboring Larchmont. If you're not sure whether your street is on our routes, call or text (914) 467-9927 and we'll confirm.
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.
