Ecologically informed landscape design, build and maintenance services.

Based on how plants grow in nature, using fewer resources, supporting wildlife and improving soil health.

  • Mid Summer: Amsonia hubrichtii, Purple Coneflower, Oxe-eye Sunflower, Garden Phlox, Iron Butterfly Ironweed and Solar Cascade Goldenrod

  • Summer: Sedum Autumn Joy, Cutleaf Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Garden Phlox, Black eyed Susan, Japanese Maple

  • Spring: Japanese Maple, Penstemon Smallii, Western Wallflower

  • Spring: Golden Alexander, Western Wall Flower, European Columbine & Red Chinese Fringe Flower Bush

  • Spring: Iris bed bordering sedge mass planting lawn alternative and mixed natural area.

Our
Services

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    Design

    Let us work with you to plan a new garden bed or refresh an existing bed. Potential projects include pollinator gardens, woodland shade gardens, and lawn alternatives.

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    Installation

    Once you have a plan, we can install your new garden or update an existing planting. Installation services include removing non-desired existing vegetation, amending soil if needed, plant pickup, carefully hand planting new plants, mulching and watering in the bed.

  • Garden Management / Maintenance

    Are you you looking for help with your garden but scared that your lawn service won’t know the difference between a weed and your precious flowers? We provide a range of periodic management services including: perennial/shrub pruning, weeding, editing (dividing, transplanting, adding to existing beds) , fall/spring garden bed cleanup and health checks. Services that we do not provide include general lawn care and hedge trimmig.

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    Consultations / Coaching

    Are you looking to do it yourself, but looking for some help and advice? Our consultation services include general landscape consultations, tailored consultations to address a specific issue or co-working to plan and tackle a project together.

Past Projects

About

I’ve been an avid gardener for 15+ years, starting off growing vegetables in a Southern California backyard, before evolving to an interest in ornamentals after moving to Charlotte in 2013.  Gradually, I noticed that a lot of the standard gardening practices were creating needless work and expense as they were in opposition to how plants grow in nature (i.e. trying to grow a grass lawn under a tree canopy).  Furthermore, I noticed that a lot of our plant choices (i.e. Nandina, Privet) either provided little benefit to nature/wildlife or were downright harmful.  These led me to gradually adopt ecological gardening practices in my yard.  With Charlotte Ecological Gardening, I hope to use what I have learned to add a bit of beauty and nature to your yard.