APRIL 2019 • LONGISLANDPRESS.COM 59
INSIDE JOB
APPEAL, LONG ISLAND-STYLE
ADDING CURB DRAMA
A well-thought-out landscape design
is a cost-effective way to show some
love while totally transforming a
home’s vibe. For visual appeal, add
depth and interest without making
any major changes to the house itself.
And, for amazing results, seek advice
from a professional landscaper.
Creative landscapers who know
the tricks of the trade, like Bethpage
based Tom Facarile of TMF
Landscape Design Inc., use a variety
of natural elements for maximum,
eye-catching curb appeal. And the
design options are endless.
“We strive to create beautiful landscape
and water features that are
unique and natural-looking and are
equipped to install small or large
scapes,” says Facarile, who specializes
in providing an artistic design
(master plan, hardscaping, plantings)
tailored to the homeowner’s lifestyle
and budget, as well as landscape
installation, i.e. masonry, concrete,
carpentry, metalwork, grading,
drainage, lighting, and more.
When TMF Landscape is called in for
a consultation, Facarile surveys the
property and comes up with multiple
scenarios for different applications.
“In the design of a recently completed
project in Garden City, we created
a focal point in the center of the
front lawn with a garden bed full of
beautiful greens and blooms to add
color, life, and interest to a very flat
landscape,” Facarile explains. “The
foundation plants were designed in
scape design to enhance the home’s
architecture. The entry is more welcoming
and ties into the surrounding
landscape and hardscape stonework
of the entryway.”
He adds: “Upon site inspection many
yards of soil and compost were
brought in to grade out the property.
Free-form islands also were installed
to give the property beautiful curb
appeal. Many perennial flowers were
installed in the planting beds along
with the shrubbery. Sod was installed
along with a new sprinkler system.
Black mulch and annual flowers
completed the job.”
Facarile had the opportunity to
meet with the homeowners halfway
through the project and alter the
plans more to their liking. Plant
materials were upgraded and some
beautiful specimen materials were
used. Low-voltage LED lighting was
installed. Many of these materials
were purchased from North Service
Nursery and Half Hollow Nursery
in Melville and Deer Park, and the
project was completed in six days.
To enhance a Syosset home’s curb
appeal, old plantings were removed
and replaced with a lovely new flower
bed design and a variety of visually
appealing plantings.
Quick Tip: “When starting a landscape
project, always consult a pro
Symmetry can
be important but
hedges of varying
heights and flowering
bushes will enhance
that curb drama.
who will give you their creative
ideas and take into account what
plants will thrive in the existing
areas,” Facarile suggests. “Many
times, a project will not last when
the homeowner tries to cut corners
and save money.”
TMF Landscape Design has perfected
building streams and waterfalls
that are very realistic and
natural-looking.
“When building a waterfall, we do not
stack slate on top of one another and
call that a waterfall. That is not what
you would see in nature,” says Facarile,
adding, “I love creating beautiful
landscape spaces surrounded by
elements that create a sense of peace,
tranquility and beauty.”
Create even more
drama, especially in
the evening, with outdoor
lighting. Just place energysaving
solar lamps along a
path or driveway; highlight
a unique hardscape or
water feature.
Invest in
planters. Place
on each side of the
entryway/front door for
an elegant touch. Symmetry
is important. Achieve
instant charm with pretty
windowboxes filled with
colorful spring
flowers.
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