We believe fully in the pursuit of practices more natural & beneficial to people, community, and the natural life surrounding it.
Natural beauty.
Our philosophy begins with the observation of Mother Nature. We try to understand how native species have found the delicate balance over countless years to form a thriving ecosystem full of complex biodiversity. Then replicate that in our designs and plans.
We want to find solutions which occur naturally in cycles. Finding the balance needed allows your property to flourish without continual chemical intervention. Reoccurring problems become reoccurring resources and you end up benefiting from the problems you once had.
functional technique.
We observe these natural cycles, and adapt them with the needs of our landscape customers. We view problems as an abundance of resource that we’ve yet to find a place for. Pooling water can be channeled through a new garden space feeding plants. Piercing Sun can be tempered with a low canopy of fruit trees happy to use the energy. Planting pollinators can increase beneficial insect traffic, while planting lemongrass and basil can deter pests. The use of good local compost can replace conventional fertilizer needs.
We do not claim to be experts, but we do claim to be innovators. Logical deductive reasoners who are always learning and humbly improving technique.
enjoyable environment.
The use of most Chemical fertilizers and pesticides is highly unnatural and has devastating and long lasting effects. Much of the damage is hard to imagine because the chemicals make their way off the property in the form of runoff and into the waterways, and many miles away before their effects are seen. Powerful chemicals also make ecosystems dependent on the frequent additives, result in continual costs and depleting soil and plant health.
We want to be stewards to the land and create environments that are healthy and balanced . Areas people are proud to enjoy. Our methods are all derived on how best we feel we can accomplish this.
Native Plant Vendors:
OPN Seeds
PO Box 174 Hiram
OH 44234
info@opnseed.com
(866) 569-3380
Powell's Native Wildflowers
7310 Glorine St NW
North Canton, OH 44720
(234) 214-5763
powellsnativewildflowers@gmail.com
Plant It Natives
6710 Eagle Mills Rd,
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
~by appointment only~
Josh@plantitnativeohio.com
(440) 201-9204
Nodding Onion Gardens
10031 Dupont Dr,
Columbia Station, OH 44028
noddingoniongardens@gmail.com
Working Gardens
2526 Hankins Rd NW
Massillon, OH 44646
workinggardens1@gmail.com
(330) 265-9066
Meadow City
15006 Westropp Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
hello@meadowcitynursery.com
(216) 282-6911
Auburn Native Plants
10246 Widgeon Dr.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
AuburnNativePlants@protonmail.com
(440) 552-5385
Genius Loci
Elyria, OH 44035
~by appointment only~
craiglimpach@gmail.com
(440) 324-3465
For further resources on native plants and ecosystems, to find Nature events in our area, or to get involved in the Wild Backyards Program…check out the Summit County Metroparks website by clicking the link below.
per·ma·cul·ture | \ ˈpər-mə-ˌkəl-chər \
Definition of Permaculture;
: Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless labor; and of looking at plants and animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single product system.
-Bill Mollison
: An agricultural system or method that seeks to integrate human activity with natural surroundings so as to create highly efficient self-sustaining ecosystems.
-Merriam-Webster
it is not a single act that makes a difference, but the mindfulness in making a conscious decision to do better, that makes the change.
