How can we create carbon sinks and support pollinators?

A: Get Rid of Your Lawn

Lawns are high maintenance, expensive, and environmentally unsustainable. They require excessive water, constant mowing, and synthetic fertilizers that deplete soil health. Worst of all, they provide little to no support for local wildlife.

Instead, replace your lawn with a diverse mix of native plants, ground covers, and drought-tolerant species that naturally thrive in your climate. They’ll require less water, fewer resources, and offer food and shelter for pollinators and beneficial insects.

What We Will Do:
We’ll remove your lawn using arborist chips—a chemical-free, eco-friendly method that smothers grass while enriching the soil. This allows worms and microbes to break down organic material, improving soil health for whatever comes next.

B: Ditch the Pesticides & Herbicides

Synthetic chemicals don’t just kill weeds and pests—they also harm pollinators, disrupt soil life, and contaminate local water sources. Pesticides and herbicides create long-term damage to ecosystems while often being unnecessary in a well-balanced garden.

Instead, let nature take care of itself. By fostering a biodiverse environment, natural predators will keep pests in check, and native plants will outcompete weeds without the need for chemicals.

What We Will Do:
We use integrated pest management (IPM)—a natural approach that encourages beneficial insects while manually removing invasive species that steal nutrients from native plants. No chemicals, no damage—just a thriving, balanced landscape.

C: Plant Native Plants

Native plants are the foundation of a healthy ecosystem. They support pollinators, improve soil health, reduce water consumption, and sequester carbon. Plus, they’re naturally adapted to your region, meaning they thrive with little maintenance.

By planting native species, you’re not just creating a beautiful garden—you’re restoring habitat for bees, butterflies, birds, and soil microbes, all while reducing your environmental footprint.

What We Will Do:
While we don’t plant for you (yet!), we’ll help you create a DIY planting plan tailored to your space, ensuring you choose the right plants for your specific conditions.

D: Build Healthy Soil

Soil isn’t just dirt—it’s a living ecosystem. Healthy soil retains water, stores carbon, and provides essential nutrients for plants. Unfortunately, many conventional gardening practices, like tilling and synthetic fertilizers, strip soil of its natural fertility and kill beneficial microbes.

Instead, embrace no-till gardening, composting, and organic soil amendments to build a nutrient-rich foundation that supports plant growth while improving long-term soil health.

What We Will Do:
We offer soil testing and amendments to assess your soil’s condition and restore its natural balance using compost, mulch, and organic matter—no chemicals required.

E: Capture & Conserve Water

Most traditional landscapes waste water through runoff, poor soil health, and thirsty non-native plants. Instead of watching rainwater disappear down the drain, why not capture and use it to benefit your garden?

By installing features like rain gardens and drought-tolerant plantings, you can manage stormwater naturally, reduce erosion, and create a sustainable watering system that supports local ecosystems.

What We Will Do:
We provide rain garden maintenance and care, ensuring these eco-friendly systems function properly and continue to provide benefits for years to come.

F: Learn How to Be a Land Steward

Taking care of your yard isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about caring for the land in a way that benefits both you and the environment. Learning regenerative gardening techniques can help you create a self-sustaining, low-maintenance landscape that works in harmony with nature.

What We Will Do:
We offer land stewardship education and support, giving you the tools and knowledge to care for your space in a way that’s both beautiful and beneficial to the planet.

Ready to transform your outdoor space? Let’s make it happen—naturally.