What the Company Handles
- Excavation
- Lawn care
- Trench digging
- Landscape design
Meet the Team
Green Island Scapes is your trusted local partner for comprehensive property care in Shirley, NY. We specialize in transforming challenging yards with a full-service approach. For homeowners struggling with common local issues like patchy, thin lawn grass and poor yard grading that leads to water pooling, our team provides integrated solutions. Our process starts with expert excavation and trench digging to correct drainage and establish a proper grade. From there, we apply professional landscape design to create a beautiful, functional space, followed by consistent lawn care to nurture thick, healthy turf. We combine heavy equipment operation with horticultural know-how to build resilient landscapes that thrive in our specific Long Island climate.
Common Questions
How can excavation fix my soggy, uneven lawn in Shirley?
Poor grading is a common issue in our area. Our excavation service carefully reshapes your yard's soil to create a gentle slope away from your home's foundation. This corrects drainage, eliminates standing water that drowns grass roots, and creates a stable, level base. It's the essential first step to solving patchy grass caused by waterlogging and preparing for a healthy new lawn.
Does your landscape design service address both beauty and lawn health?
Absolutely. For Shirley properties, a great design must solve functional problems first. We design landscapes that incorporate proper grading, strategic drainage solutions like dry wells or swales, and select grass types suited for our local soil and climate. This approach ensures your new lawn isn't just beautiful but is also resilient against the patchiness and runoff issues common here.
My lawn is patchy even with regular mowing. What does your lawn care include?
Patchy grass often stems from underlying soil or drainage issues. Beyond standard mowing, our Shirley-focused lawn care starts with a soil analysis. We then provide core aeration to relieve compaction, overseeding with premium blends that thrive locally, and tailored fertilization to strengthen roots. For lawns with severe grading problems, we often recommend starting with our excavation and design services to create a lasting cure.

















