Our Design Philosophy
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Permaculture
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Permaculture is a holistic way of thinking. It includes 12 principles that help us create closed loop systems and mimic patterns we see in nature. When we design this way, we design with to be adaptable, resilient, sustainable, and in the end more successful.
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Think of modern agriculture and landscaping like swimming up a river against the current. It's difficult, frustrating, and there is harsh current to fight against. Modern practices usually include the use of fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, tilling, and expensive machinery. All of these elements have a negative ripple effect causing disharmony in the landscape. Instead of fighting against nature, we want to work WITH nature. Think of permaculture as floating with the current. It's easy, natural, preserves your energy, and successfully carries you down river. Permaculture helps to create a permanent ecosystem that will thrive with minimal human care, and overtime need none at all.
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Regenerative Habits
Regenerative habits include working with four crucial landscape functions: the solar energy function, the water cycle, the soil mineral function, and dynamic ecosystems. Regenerative habits can be practiced on a commercial scale or within your own yard.
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1. The Solar Function
Plant leaves are natures solar panels. The more green leaves we have and the longer they stay around, the more natural energy we are able to harness. This means the more plants the better.
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2. The Water Cycle
Water conservation is extremely important. Regenerative habits focus on keeping as much water on the land as possible at all times in a natural and sustainable way.
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3. The Soil Mineral Function
There is an entire network of microorganisms, fungi, and insects below the ground that work together to make sure that life is thriving. The healthier they are, the healthier the land is. They help the soil to retain water and build nutrient dense plants.
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4. Dynamic Ecosystems
When we focus on supporting and building the organic matter in the soil, it increases biodiversity above and below the ground. The more biodiversity in the land, the more life thrives and the less susceptible we are to disease.
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