Services
Below are the services we offer. Click on a category for more information.
Consultation
- Site Analysis – evaluation of site characteristics and suitability for use
- Plant Selection – determining which plants are appropriate for use according to site characteristics
- Garden Advice – pest and disease management, growing tips, soil building, composting, etc.
- Edible Landscapes – Productive plantings designed with an emphasis on aesthetic appeal
- Edible Forest Gardens – Intensively productive and beautiful garden spaces that mimic the structure and ecological functions of our native forests, combining fruits, nuts, perennial vegetables, and other useful elements
- Vegetable Gardens – Intensive annual crop production designed to fit into the flow of the home and landscape
- Rain Gardens – Natural plantings that reduce runoff and increase groundwater supply
- Native Plant and Wildlife Gardens – Drought-tolerant, hardy, low-maintenance plantings that heal local ecosystems, support wildlife, and conserve regional biodiversity
- Aquatic Gardens – Ponds and water features that combine fish and plant habitats for food production and ambience
- Rainwater Harvesting and Earthworks – Capture and store the abundance that flows through your property while conserving local resources and reducing runoff
- Composting Systems – Recycle kitchen and garden waste into natural fertilizer to keep your soil and plants healthy and productive
- Permaculture Design – Integrative, whole-systems property design that incorporates energy conservation, sustainable food production, resource management and ecological restoration
- Lectures & Workshops – We are available to speak and teach on a number of topics, including organic landscaping, soil fertility, Permaculture design, edible landscaping, forest gardening, wild (and domesticated) edible plants, among many others.
- Permeable Hardscapes – Pathways, patios, driveways that allow water to infiltrate into the soil
- Water Features – Pond and aquatic garden construction
- Garden Structures – Pergolas, arbors, benches and other garden elements constructed using local and/or recycled materials when possible
- Rainwater Collection – Installation of rain barrels, cisterns, tanks, ponds and earthworks
- Irrigation – Water-conserving irrigation systems used in conjunction with rainwater harvesting to keep your garden lush and verdant
- Soil Building – Amending soil with organic matter and other materials to increase garden fertility
- Planting – Guaranteed installation of appropriate plant materials to fit site conditions
- Organic Lawn Care – Non-toxic control of lawn weeds, biological fertilization and soil improvement, seeding, mowing, and recycling of clippings
- Mulching – Provides soil fertility and reduces weed germination using locally produced mulches
- Pruning – Precise and seasonally appropriate removal of plant parts for plant health, increased productivity and aesthetics
- Weed Management – Removal and prevention of undesired vegetation
- Composting – On-site collection and processing of kitchen and yard waste to create organic fertilizers
- Harvesting – Collection and processing of fruits, nuts, vegetables and herbs for use in the kitchen
- Cleanup – Collection and removal of garden debris for recycling
- Pest and Disease Management – Monitoring and organic control of pathogenic organisms