Pollinator Gardens
Our team started its early years by building veggie beds for clients, but quickly learned that NC locals have just as much interest in growing flowers as they do growing their own food! Though, as we began incorporating ornamentals into our designs, we soon realized that it was more than just about having pretty blooms- it was for the restoration efforts. So without going down the extensive wormhole of grass lawns, habitat loss, native species, and "un-lawning" (do yourself a favor and take that journey for yourself), we want to talk a bit about our installation process. There are many many ways to convert a grass lawn to a native pollinator meadow, but ours removes the bulk of the effort and time it takes on your part.
However you choose to do it, the earth and its inhabitants thank you. :-)
Our process:
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Site Clean-Up
We start with clearing the space of un-wanted plants and debris, usually by scraping the whole top layer manually. If you've got an existing garden you want to expand on or add plants to, we will carefully weed around the perennials you already have. If its the whole lawn you want removed, or a large portion of it, we will call in our friend with a skid steer to speed up the process!
Installing Hardscaping
Even the most wild looking flower gardens have some kind of structure- either for aesthetics, function, or both! We often include some sort of hardscaping like metal or stone edging, flagstone pathways, and river rock dry creeks.
Adding Fresh Soil & Planting
Next, the crew spreads a layer of quality planting soil in the planting area and installs perennial pollinators to fill the space. Both the soil and the potted plants are sourced from small local businesses and nurseries.
Mulch
As your soil builds and your plants grow, your edible landscape will become a beautiful space for food, habitat and sequestering carbon. Harvest your abundance and enjoy the nutrient-dense food you grew year after year!
