Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Landscaping Services in Westchester & Putnam Counties
Perennia Landscaping has been crafting exceptional outdoor spaces in Northern Westchester and Putnam Counties since 1977. Our approach combines deep horticultural expertise with personalized service, ensuring each garden reflects our clients' unique vision while prioritizing long-term sustainability. Led by owner Julian Charnis, a horticulturist and arborist with over 45 years of experience, we specialize in designing and installing deer-resistant gardens that thrive year-round. Our commitment to quality is evident in every project, from initial consultation to final installation, with all work personally supervised by our owner. We utilize premium plant materials and employ time-tested techniques to create landscapes that balance aesthetic appeal with practical functionality.Our team's extensive knowledge of local growing conditions allows us to select plants that will flourish in our temperate climate. We emphasize thoughtful long-term planning, ensuring planting beds accommodate future growth while maintaining visual harmony. Our comprehensive services cover every aspect of landscape development, from foundation plantings to complete garden transformations. We stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee and maintain full insurance coverage for client peace of mind. With decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients in Briarcliff Manor, Ossining, Croton-on-Hudson, and surrounding communities, we've built a reputation for excellence rooted in reliability, expertise, and attention to detail.
Services
Landscape Design
Deer-Resistant Gardens
Planting Trees Shrubs
Rock Gardens
Perennial Gardens
New Planting Beds
Garden Maintenance
Fertilization Services
New Lawns Installed
Professional Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of specialized landscaping experience in Northern Westchester
- All projects receive direct owner supervision from certified horticulturist Julian Charnis
- We specialize in proven deer-resistant garden designs eliminating maintenance hassles
- Our long-term planning ensures landscapes mature beautifully over decades
- We guarantee client satisfaction with every installation and maintenance project
Services
Landscape Design
Our comprehensive landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces tailored to your property's unique characteristics. We combine aesthetic vision with practical considerations like light exposure and drainage to develop functional, beautiful gardens. Our process includes detailed planting plans and long-term growth projections to ensure lasting beauty.
Deer-Resistant Gardens
We specialize in creating gardens using plant species naturally resistant to deer browsing. Our expert selections eliminate the need for netting or chemical sprays while maintaining visual appeal. We strategically combine evergreens, perennials, and shrubs to ensure year-round interest without attracting local wildlife.
Perennial Gardens
Our perennial garden service focuses on creating vibrant, season-long color through carefully curated plant combinations. We design both border and island bed configurations using diverse species for continuous bloom cycles. Each installation considers mature plant size and growth patterns to maintain balanced aesthetics over time.
Garden Maintenance
We provide complete maintenance for new and established gardens, including weeding, edging, mulching, and fertilization. Our seasonal care programs ensure landscapes remain healthy and attractive throughout the year. We use organic soil amendments to promote plant vitality and long-term soil health.
Professional Consultation
Our owner-led consultation service offers personalized guidance for landscape improvement projects. We assess your property's specific conditions and discuss your aesthetic goals to develop tailored recommendations. Clients receive expert advice on plant selection, design modifications, and maintenance strategies during these comprehensive sessions.
People
Julian Charnis
Owner/Horticulturist
Julian Charnis, owner of Perennia Landscaping, holds a B.A. in physical geography with minors in geology. With 45+ years of experience, he's worked at NYBG and trained in tree care. He supervises all projects personally.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Northern Westchester and Putnam Counties, including Briarcliff Manor, Ossining, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt Manor, Yorktown Heights, Bedford, Mt. Kisco, Chappaqua, Pleasantville, and Armonk.
How do you handle deer problems in gardens?
We specialize in deer-resistant gardens using plant species that naturally deter browsing without requiring netting or chemical sprays.
What experience does your team have?
Owner Julian Charnis has 45+ years of experience as a horticulturist and arborist, with formal training from New York Botanical Gardens and Riverdale Tree Service apprenticeship.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, we guarantee client satisfaction with every installation and maintenance project we complete.
How do you approach long-term garden planning?
We design with future growth in mind, ensuring planting beds accommodate mature plant sizes and selecting species for year-round visual interest.
