In a long life I have never recommended anyone so highly as I do Ray Smith. He is a proven asset and the services of his firm a sound investment.  While Ray loves trees and understands their requirements, his firm offers full-service maintenance with a likable, conscientious staff sufficiently large to serve a goodly number of clients. Because LongHouse is one of them, the many trees here each year become more noble. We are most pleased with Ray Smith’s new departments for turf, irrigation and water features.

Jack Lenor Larsen
LongHouse Founder
March 2009

Because of your reputation and past experiences, I choose Ray Smith & Associates for my landscape project.  I was given total attention and was informed every step of the way.  The staff and crew were respectful and did a great job.  The result over exceeded my expectations.

E. Nevel
Sag Harbor
March 2009

I am writing to compliment you on the excellent work performed by your staff.  They continue to have outstanding planning, communication, and execution.  I have written previously to express my extreme satisfaction with the supervision of my project.  Your staff continue to be helpful and represent your firm in the finest manner! 

J. Gould
Southampton
June 2008

The Landscape Architecture class at the Ross School in East Hampton has had the most wonderful opportunity to work with you.  We feel incredibly fortunate to be involved with Ray Smith & Associates and Aquascape’s program ‘Ponds for Kids’.  Our appreciation is heartfelt.

J. Fayyaz
East Hampton
April 2008

This is a thank you note for the time, interest, and creativity you provided in our preliminary discussion of a driveway and landscaping for our home. We were particularly taken with your suggestion of a wild flower meadow off the driveway and the parking area among the trees. Landscaping is done across a wide range of sophistication, and it was evident that your approach was highly developed as well as knowledgable. Thank you again!

G. Nesbitt
East Hampton
November 2005

I have been a client of Ray Smith & Associates and Ed Drohan for three years.  During this time, you have redesigned my home’s two large ponds and re-landscaped much of the surrounding garden.  Critical to the redesign was Ed’s diagnosis and reconstruction of a previous landscaper’s incompetent workmanship on the plumbing and installtion of the ponds and a connecting stream.  You have proved yourself exceptionally knowledgeable and creative.  Your water gardens division has built a reputation for being the best in aquascapes on the East End of Long Island.  I am among your many loyal and devoted customers.

K. Monahan
Montauk
October 2004

I am writing this letter regarding your really wonderful and talented Water Garden Division.  In the past few years, you have not only brought us wonderment and joy in our backyard, but you have made yourself a friend.  I am always amazed at how much knowledge you have about landscaping and I’m always in awe of your fine taste and great eye in the planning of your water features.  We have the higest regard for your work ethic and warm personality.  Thank you!

M. Raboy
Montauk
August 2003

We wanted you to know how pleased we were with the transformation of our beach property in Montauk. Your crew created a little bit of paradise on our property.  We left our entire project in Mr. Drohan’s hands and our only request was that it look natural to the land.  To wake up in the morning to the aroma of cedar trees and see the pines swaying in the wind is a joy!  Even the birds, butterflies, bees and dragonflies love the pond and waterfall almost as much as our family and friends.  We are anxiously awaiting the bloom of the Montauk daisies in October. Please accept our sincerest thanks to your entire crew!

The Quartaro Family
Montauk
September 2002

Thanks so much to Howard Goldenberg for visiting my class last night and sharing his insights and perspectives on “getting a sustainable job.” He was very generous with his time and presented a nice counterbalance to the other speakers’ point of view. Several students remarked afterward that they enjoyed his points.

Michael Veracka SUNY-Farmingdale
Chairman, Dept. of Ornamental Horticulture.
December 2009

What a wonderful Arbor Day program you put on for my 5th grade class at LongHouse Reserve.  You all have lit the fires of young arborists!

Irene Tully
Springs Fireplace School
April 09

This letter is to thank you for your wonderful lecture on Ponds given at BOCES Adult education class, landscape design & maintenance.  The student’s response was very good and they all enjoyed your lecture.  If the class assembles again next fall, we would love to have you again.

Noreen Ficuciello
BOCES Landscape Design & Maintenance Instructor
November 2008

This letter is to acknowledge that Ed Drohan of Ray Smith and Associates lectured about ponds and water gardening to students majoring in ornamental horticulture at Farmingdale State College. The content of his talk was cogent, informative and interesting.  I might add that he was also an excellent representative for Ray Smith and Associates and Aquascape.

G. A. Brown, Ph. D Farmingdale State College
Chairman, Deptartment of Ornamental Horticulture
June 2008