YardFarmer | Sustainable Landscape Design

Consults booking into FALL 2024 & Full Service Designs Booking into WINTER 2024

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.

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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.

Sustainable Landscape Design
Traditional Landscape Design
2D Site Plans
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Plant Selection & Grouping
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Hardscape & Topographic Design
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Sun, Water and Wind Analysis
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Soil Health Management
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Garden & Food Forest Design
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Pollinator & Wildlife Ecosystem Design
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Rainwater & Greywater System Design
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Composting & Yard Waste Strategy
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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.

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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.

Let's Design Your dream

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.

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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!

Brainstorm with me

100% of butterflies support sustainable landscaping

Designing certified pollinator habitats can heal degraded ecosystems and re-establish critical wildlife corridors.

Butterfly on Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa)

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