Sustainable Landscape Design
Yards should be more than decor. We empower eco-minded homeowners to transform wasted (& wasteful) outdoor spaces into smart landscapes good for people and the planet.
Why Sustainable Landscaping?
A sustainable landscape design prioritizes the longterm health of your soil, plants, and local wildlife to create resilient ecosystems that require less water and less maintenance, even in our ever-changing climate.
I'm Daryl
I really hate mowing the lawn.
That’s how all of this began: a search for landscaping alternatives that don't require sacrificing every Saturday morning to the mower.
As a certified permaculture designer, I help transform boring, basic lawns into beautiful yards that take care of us the way we take care of them.
What's Your Landscape Design Vibe?
The Dream Client
No mess, no stress. I'll handle all the (literal) dirtywork and you'll get a complete landscape design with 2D plans, 3D renderings, and a detailed plant list.
When the time comes, you can install the design yourself or hand the plans over to a contractor.
The Star Pupil
You'd love to tackle your design yourself, but need some hands-on coaching along the way to make sure you're headed in the right direction. After our initial consult, I'll give you resources and homework to get you started and check in with you monthly on your progress.
The Daring DIYer
You're hungry to learn how to do it all and just need a little direction.
We'll connect for an initial consult about your project and I'll compile the resources and info you need to succeed. As a YardFarmer Client, you'll receive exclusive discounts on future courses, guides, and Q&A calls!
Alisha's Backyard Paradise
“Daryl helped us reimagine a challenging area in our back yard that we'd been really struggling with. She helped us design our dream garden and inspired a whole new vision for our outdoor space.
She was so unbelievably knowledgeable, helpful and responsive to all of our questions and concerns. Her depth of knowledge of the flora local to us and her commitment to being ecologically friendly is unmatched. I cannot recommend her enough!”
—Alisha Todd, Virtual Design Client, South Florida
100% of butterflies support sustainable landscaping
Designing certified pollinator habitats can heal degraded ecosystems and re-establish critical wildlife corridors.
How Sustainable Landscaping Saves You Money
We've all heard the joke before. “I spent $300 on gardening supplies so I could grow this $0.50 tomato.” Anyone who has ever grown veggies in a raised bed will totally...
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Make Your Sustainable Yard Functional
Your yard is an extension of your home, so why doesn’t it feel like it?
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How to Support Native Wildlife in Your Yard
What are trees and flowers without birds, bees, and butterflies? Yet in many urban and suburban yards, you'd be lucky to spot a lady bug––let alone critically endangered species like...
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Your Landscaping Choices Can Save 75% More Water
Why are we so obsessed with lawns? In the American west, 60% of drinking water goes to outdoor use, such as watering lawns that shouldn't exist here in the first place....
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