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Sedums – a diversity of adorable succulents
These drought hardy ground covers and perennials can add a variety of colors and textures to the garden. Because they’re so drought tolerant they can be used in rock gardens, barren soils, and places that are too far to reach … Continue reading
Bringing Butterflies to the Garden
The video above (produced by Chap Fowler of Fig Jam Studios) documents a butterfly conservatory in Costa Rica that I was lucky enough to spend a month working at this winter and where I learned more than I ever expected … Continue reading
Early Spring Color
Around this time of year, the winter is feeling painfully old to most of us. We’re starving for some color and warmth in our lives. Unless you have a wood burning stove, plants are probably not the solution to cranking … Continue reading
Landscapes for Life
At the heart of sustainability in the garden are the 5 core elements above: soils, water, plants, materials, and human health/well being. By addressing each of these categories we can create landscapes that work with nature to protect and restore … Continue reading
Low Maintenance Gardens
Thankfully, for both home owners and the planet, there is a lot of overlap between sustainable gardens and ones that require little in way of maintenance. Avoiding the need for gas powered mowers, hedgers, and other maintenance tools is one … Continue reading
Gardens for Wildlife
Our gardens are often places of retreat for us, where we can restore ourselves through play and relaxation. A garden can be place of retreat for other animals as well, where they can find food or take shelter, especially if … Continue reading
Plant Selection
We make plant selections based on several factors including a comprehensive site assessment, diversity, design harmony, ecosystem services, pest resistance, availability, and client preferences. Good design comes from the consideration of many factors in order to make the best possible … Continue reading
Native Plant Gardens
Using native plants in your garden is a wonderful way to support the natural diversity of our regional biome. Native plants offer a range of benefits including: -Promoting healthy food webs by supplying plant foods that co-evolved with the local … Continue reading
Food Gardens
You can’t eat more local than your own backyard. The benefits of turning your backyard into a productive paradise are many – to your own health, the health of your community, and the health of the planet. We design food … Continue reading
Rain Gardens
A rain garden is a planted area that is sunken several inches into the ground in order to retain stormwater flowing off paved areas, slopes, or building roofs. They are beneficial in several ways such as: -Helping protect streams and … Continue reading
