Día LandPractice takes a land-first approach to design that supports vibrant and resilient ecosystems. Projects range in scale but are often adjacent to open space, conservation easements and within ecologically sensitive ecotones. Even the most formal and forward-thinking designs can be realized and maintained with sustainability at their foundation. Over time, clients cultivate their own understanding of their landscape through a range of design and sustainability services:
Design
Landscape Plan
Lighting Plan
Planting Design & Installation
Historical & Cultural Landscapes
Planting & Stone Sourcing
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Sourcing
Sustainability
Site Analysis
Ecological Design & Restoration
Ecological Design & Restoration
Waterfront Design & Wetland Restoration
Native Plants, Meadows, Rain Gardens
Permeable Paving and Hardscapes
Nature-Based Land Care Planning
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Princeton, NJ
2.84 acres
New American Pastoral
A historic property near Herrontown Woods embraces ecological land practices. Extensive woodland restoration, pollinator meadows, native rain gardens and forged materials are integrated with natural play spaces.
Southampton, NY
1 acre
Mill Farm
A refined summerhouse landscape incorporating lounge areas, recreational spaces and pool-scape to frame panoramic views of preserved farmland.
A refined summerhouse landscape incorporating lounge areas, recreational spaces and pool-scape to frame panoramic views of preserved farmland.
Hopewell Borough, NJ
.22 acre
Modern Craftsman
An urban-meets-bucolic town village landscape that fosters social and environmental connectivity.
An urban-meets-bucolic town village landscape that fosters social and environmental connectivity.
West Orange, NJ
.34 acre
Sun Seekers
A sunny, multi-generational family pool-scape inspired by naturalized Californian landscapes against a modern home using NJ native plants. Layered textures of grasses and shrubland are backlit by mountain sunset vistas.
A sunny, multi-generational family pool-scape inspired by naturalized Californian landscapes against a modern home using NJ native plants. Layered textures of grasses and shrubland are backlit by mountain sunset vistas.
Hopewell Borough, NJ
.17 acre
.17 acre
Verdant Edge
A modern take for a renovated Folk Victorian home, combining ecologically-informed plantings with seasonal structure and contrasting natural stonework.
A modern take for a renovated Folk Victorian home, combining ecologically-informed plantings with seasonal structure and contrasting natural stonework.
Pennington, NJ
1.34 acres
Low Woods
Gardens inspired by rivulets and rills support a wooded wetland ecosystem that provides habitat for lakeside wildlife.
Gardens inspired by rivulets and rills support a wooded wetland ecosystem that provides habitat for lakeside wildlife.
Princeton, NJ
1.2 acres
Descending on Lafayette
2026-2027
2026-2027
Terraced gardens and partition hedges unfold to reveal westward sunset views. Gravel gardens introduce texture and permeability, while minimalist shade gardens offer quiet moments of restraint and reflection beneath a layered canopy.
Princeton, NJ
1.4 acres
The Swake House
2026
2026
An "out-of-town" Steadman features a flowing series gardens to gather, nurture and regenerate. Courtyards, terraces, rain gardens and wetlands flow together for a low-impact garden to frame timeless waterfront views
Skillman, NJ
1.74 acres
Courtyard Choreography
2026
2026
Princeton, NJ
1.94 acres
Open Shade
2026
2026
Hunterdon County
3 acres
Woodland Surround
2026