Our Ecological Design Framework

Most designers use lawn as negative space. We believe that lawn is a key designed element, and negative space should be meadow or woodland. We help home owners to plan out their intentional spaces first and return the rest to nature - making your yard a true retreat - your own little piece of America's Homegrown National Park

How much living, lounging, and playing space do you and your pets need outside? How much needs to be lawn and how much needs to be hardscaping? 

How much area do you want to actively garden for food and beauty? Consider your time, energy, and budget as well as your aesthetic and self-sufficiency goals. Prioritize critical areas that need to look highly stylized (usually near hardscaping)

We return the rest to nature, asking how you want to use your wild spaces. Want to go for a stroll? bird watch from the kitchen window? Collect wild bouquets? Enjoy shady, quiet woods?

We connect your living spaces, gardens, and mini nature preserve with paths driven by budget, aesthetics, and maintenance goals.