Native Landscaping in Hamptons & Peconic Watershed, NY
The Peconic Estuary Partnership's Homeowner Rewards Program offers up to $500 for removing turf and pavement and installing rain barrels, rain gardens, and native plantings. Covers Brookhaven, East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Southold. Submit application, complete the project, then submit receipts and photos for reimbursement.
Up to $500 for turf removal and native plantings
Available Rebate Programs in Hamptons & Peconic Watershed
Homeowner Rewards Program
Up to $500Rebate for removing turf and pavement and installing green alternatives: rain barrels, rain gardens, and native plantings.
See full program details and applyRebate programs change regularly. Always confirm details directly with the program provider before applying. View all New York programs.
Recommended Native Plants for Hamptons & Peconic Watershed
These native plants are well-adapted to the Northeast Coastal ecoregion and have growth habits that work well in HOA-conscious front yard designs.
Beach Plum
Prunus maritima
Coastal native shrub. Tolerates salt spray and sandy soil. White spring blooms.
Bayberry
Morella pensylvanica
Evergreen shrub with waxy berries. Salt-tolerant. Fragrant foliage.
Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
Native grass for rain garden edges. Handles coastal conditions.
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Cheerful yellow blooms. Tolerates sandy Hamptons soil.
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Red flowers for hummingbirds. Moist rain garden zones.
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Small tree with spring blooms. Fits East End lots.
Explore the full native plant library in the Pollinator Patch app, filtered by your specific ecoregion.
HOA Landscaping in Hamptons & Peconic Watershed
The Hamptons have many estate and vacation properties, some with landscape committees. Rain gardens and native plantings that reduce runoff align with Peconic water quality goals. The program's documentation can support design review conversations.
HOA-Conscious Design Tips
- Start with clean edges and defined bed shapes. Structure signals care more than plant choice.
- Place shorter plants near the street and taller ones near the house for a tidy layered look.
- Use mulch between plants to signal intentional planting and reduce bare-soil concerns.
- Repeat 2–3 plant species for a cohesive, planned appearance rather than a random mix.
Local Tips for Hamptons & Peconic Watershed
- Must live within the Peconic Estuary watershed. Eligible towns: Brookhaven, East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, Southold.
- First-come, first-served. Apply at peconicestuary.org before starting work.
- Projects can combine rain barrels, rain gardens, and native plantings. Receipts and photos required for reimbursement.
- Contact rewards@peconicestuary.org for questions.
Plan Your Hamptons & Peconic Watershed Native Yard
Pollinator Patch helps you pick the right native plants for Hamptons & Peconic Watershed's Northeast Coastal ecoregion, design an HOA-conscious layout, and generate documentation for rebate applications.