Our work is deeply rooted in regenerative, ecologically-driven principles, inspired by ITECK (Indigenous Traditional Ecological and Cultural Knowledge). This approach empowers us to make informed choices that not only bring your landscape vision to life but also create a powerful, positive impact on urban ecosystems. We leverage cutting-edge knowledge like:

• Food Forestry
• Deep Mulch Agriculture
• Forest Edge Mimicry
• Increasing Biodiversity
• Integrated Pest Management
• Native Ecoscaping
• Stormwater Management
• Permaculture Design
• Placemaking
• Herbalism

Edible Gardens: Designing spaces that produce food like fruits, herbs, and veggies.

Pollinator Gardens: Attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

Water-Wise Landscapes: Drought-tolerant, low-water designs.

Wildlife Habitats: Creating spaces for local wildlife.

Full-Service Installation: From design to final execution.

Year-Round Maintenance: Keeping your landscape thriving.

Coaching: Quick-and-dirty, to get you from zero to hero.

Portland Metro Area

For a typical [blank slate] urban lot in Portland (~4000sqft), a design is usually between $1500 - $3500. Installations for a typical urban lot are usually between $6,000 –$30,000.These costs can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the project and the design elements required. Larger lots, acreage work and complex projects can often be more but vary depending on the overall landscape goals. We can do our best to provide rough information during our consultation and after we understand the scope of work. For any projects, we will do our best to work with your budget and timeline.

For cleanups, our projects typically range from $1,000 to $15,000+. The cost can be more for larger properties or for more technical and complex cleanup needs.

Our project minimum is $1000 for all projects. We require an on-site consultation before we can give out an exact cost estimate. This is because there are many factors that can affect cost that we can’t assess until we see your property and understand its recent history. We are happy to discuss costs and budget further during your consultation.

Maintenance, Cleanup, or Design consultations for a typical urban lot of ~4,000 sqft are $150

Coaching in person or virtual is also $150/hr

We offer weekly, biweekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance packages.

*Typically we spend at least two hours per site visit.

If you were a maintenance retainer client, our minimum would be - at least two hours for $200, and $85/hour for any extra hours needed.

With our ecological maintenance approach, your garden will absolutely look professional, though it may differ from a conventional manicured look. Here's what to expect:

Our method focuses on long-term plant health and the natural beauty of your landscape. Instead of relying on harmful pesticides and aggressive trimming, we use hand pruning and electric tools to promote plant vitality and minimize our environmental impact. This allows your landscape to grow in a more organic, natural way—enhancing its resilience and fostering a rich habitat for birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects.

While ecological landscapes may have a "wilder" appearance compared to traditional, highly manicured gardens, they become more lush, vibrant, and self-sustaining over time. You may notice seasonal changes—like seed heads or fallen leaves—but these elements are crucial for supporting local wildlife and enriching your soil. Over the seasons, your garden will evolve into a thriving ecosystem that still looks tidy and well-kept for the majority of the year, especially once established.

We use a combination of intensive companion planting to attract beneficial insects that do much of the pest control work, while also using organic methods, physical, removal and Dr Earth products.