A natural, or conservation garden is simply one which is not subject to artificial inputs or destructive and non-organic management techniques. A balanced and thriving garden habitat is one which has ideally migrated to once again exist as a closed-system- one which provides all required nutrients from within itself.
No matter the size, shape and history of your garden or grounds- we encourage every client to view themselves as a land manager. A well-stewarded courtyard could easily match the biodiversity of acres which have been subject to poor practices- while similarly, a small garden can produce an immense mosaic of refuges for native wildlife while providing a bounty of resources to occupants of all species.
Conventional modern agricultural and gardening practices have proven time and again to be unsustainable- where soils are abused before being replenished and propped up artificially through the use of non-organic fertilisers, and where a lack of biodiversity threatens the overall balance and immunity required to sustain any environment over the long-term.
We employ a sympathetic approach to the maintenance of all manicured areas, while promoting and sustaining rich living edges and vibrant natural thickets. The selection of native plant species is always strongly encouraged- in order to facilitate rapid regeneration and create a haven for otherwise-displaced species, while simultaneously ensuring maximum compatibility within the given climate and subsequently ensuring a great reduction in the demand for artificial rainfall (watering). We encourage maximum coverage in order to discourage evaporation and parched soils, and promote the practice of on-site mulching. Where outside nutrients are required to regain balance- we are able to provide certified organic mulches, wood chip and compost to suit the pH requirements and facilitate improved conditioning of your soil.
Diversified lawns are resilient, and are ensured through the practice of self-seeding and fertilisation- achieved by means of cycling growth and cutting, before allowing the organic materials to decompose and redistribute nutrients back throughout the system- mimicking natural processes in the absence of large native grazers.