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When most gardens retreat into dormancy during the colder months, some plants continue to shine, providing beauty, habitat, and ecological benefits. Among them, Edgeworthia, Beauty Berry, and Witchhazel stand out as some of our favorite winter natives. Each of these plants tells a unique story of resilience and offers a stunning reminder that winter landscapes […]

Edgeworthia, Beauty Berry, and Witchhazel: Our Favorite Winter Blooms and Why We Love Them

Jan 12, 2025

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This landscape was ready for transformation—eager to become more resilient through native and beneficial plants that build soil fertility, stabilize slopes, and bring joy to the family. The primary goal was to create a productive landscape to grow food while shifting from a high-maintenance, input-heavy landscape to one that thrives with biodiversity, water management, and […]

Rewilding a Landscape: How Native Plants and Water Management Brought Joy Back to This Family’s Yard

Dec 22, 2024

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Concrete is one of the most ubiquitous building materials globally, but its production comes with a high environmental cost, including substantial carbon emissions. The choice for sustainability is present in every design decision, especially hardscaping materials. Most conventional options, such as fieldstone and river rock, have very disruptive and harmful harvesting practices at scale. In […]

Reclaimed and Recycled Concrete in a Regenerative Landscape

Nov 14, 2024

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What is Slow Landscaping? At its core, slow landscaping is the antithesis of instant gratification. Instead of rushing to create a “finished” garden in a weekend or season, it invites you to engage with the land over time. This approach values long-term sustainability, natural processes, and thoughtful design choices that reflect the unique qualities of […]

Embracing the Art of Slow Landscaping

Oct 29, 2024

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How our designs adapt to and thrive in different seasons, showcasing the beauty and functionality throughout the year One of our values is Work Like Nature, For Nature. This value is infused in all that we do. When we design a landscape, we create them with seasonality in mind, which means that we expect the […]

Seasonal Changes in a Regenerative Landscape

Sep 11, 2024