“The prairie came into view. I was inspired.”

It was only natural that when living in Iowa and studying landscape design to discover prairie. The idea that the area around me was at one time almost all tallgrass prairie led me to learn as much as I could about that native ecosystem. 

Nearly every landscape can include a piece of reconstructed prairie. The first small prairie garden I planted is now alive with a diverse population of insects, butterflies, and birds. In the winter, the cardinals fly back and forth between the prairie and the bird feeders. Including even a few native plants in a garden design will add beauty and diversity to the landscape. 

Small native gardens, prairie pockets, will work in any yard, connecting your garden with your neighbors’ gardens. These spots of habitat planted throughout our towns provide a home for insects, butterflies and birds. Native plants adapt to changing conditions and form a diverse habitat. 

I am still working with existing clients, but not accepting new design clients. I am directing my time and energy to writing and speaking on these topics.

I am happy to accept landscape design consultations to help you with direction in your gardens.