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Yard Evolved Starter Habitats

Pollinator Garden

Pollinator Garden

Pollinator Garden

Support hundreds of species of caterpillars, butterflies, moths, bees, and other pollinators.  Which in turn supports hundreds of species of birds.  This traditional "butterfly garden" is a beautiful way to support nature and provide essential ecosystem services.

$49

Rain Garden

Pollinator Garden

Pollinator Garden

Capture rain from roofs, driveways, or other hard surfaces.  Water is collected, filtered, and sunk into the water table.  Prevents contaminants from reaching our creeks and rivers.  Magnificent ecosystem services. Stormwater tax credit available!

$49

Dry Creek Bed

Pollinator Garden

Food Forest Guild

A perfect way to turn those wet areas in your yard into attractive multi-functional habitats.  Move water away from where it might cause damage or create a muddy mess during rain, to where it can benefit wildlife and provide ecosystem services.

$49

Food Forest Guild

Food Forest Guild

Food Forest Guild

Use nature to grow food in your yard.  A "guild" is centered on a fruit, nut, or berry producing tree which is supported by other perennial species and annual vegetable crops.  Add "human food" to your list of ecosystem services.

$49

Wildlife Hedge

Food Forest Guild

Wildlife Hedge

For side, back, or front yard edges.  Think of a pollinator garden but add shrubs and trees.  Go vertical.  A layered approach will provide birds, pollinators, and wildlife a great place to thrive in addition to many other ecosystem services.

$49

Lawn to Meadow

Food Forest Guild

Wildlife Hedge

One of the most abundant ecosystems on Earth. Yes!  You can have one in your own yard.  Native grasses and wildflowers dominate.  Watch your meadow transform each year, never the same.  So full of life with max ecosystem services.

$49

what are "ecosystem services?"

Wildlife habitat, wildlife food, pollen, nectar, nesting areas, carbon sequestration, runoff prevention, water management, biodiversity, pest control, natural balance, cooling, soil health, human food, human medicine, fuel, wood, fodder, pleasure, relaxation . . .

Find out more from the National Wildlife Federation

Yard Evolved Starter Habitat specs

A Yard Evolved Starter Habitat is designed to provide maximum ecological impact at the lowest possible cost.  We want to make it easy to get started.  Each Starter Habitat includes:

  • A professional design customized to your property's sun, water, topography, and soil conditions.  Designs cover 32 square feet of planting area (the size of a sheet of plywood).
  • Plants and seeds for the design area.  Minimum 75% native plant selection required, 90% native plant selection desired.  A standard selection of perennials, grasses, flowers, and wildflower seeds are included in each design with the purpose of maximizing species supported year-round.  Clients are offered choices on major feature plants such as flowering trees or shrubs, fruits and berries, or specimen plants.
  • Materials including mulch, gravel or stone (stone for rain gardens and dry creek beds only), and compost if needed. 
  • Guided implementation on work days.  Homeowners will complete site prep, soil prep, and planting with the designer on site.  It is important that the client participate in the work sessions.  It's the only way, cost wise, to keep prices affordable.  It's a great way to connect with nature.  And it's a tremendous learning experience with lots of  opportunities to learn, ask questions, and connect with your designer.  Full installs by the designer, without homeowner assistance, can be arranged for an additional fee.
  • Continuous in person follow-up by the designer.  Periodic site visits to check for weed problems, plant survival, plant growth and seed germination, rain or storm water impacts, and client issues or questions.  We do not succeed unless your habitat succeeds!


Want to make a bigger impact?  Expand by adding more Starter Habitats.  Either at time of first install or after.  For example, have a rain garden next to a downspout and a pollinator garden along the front edge near the sidewalk.  Or double or triple the same Starter Habitat: three pollinator gardens equals 96 square feet of habitat!  Each additional Starter Habitat can be added with a $10 discount.  20% discount for any front yard habitats!

Starter habitat add-ons

professional install

professional install

professional install

Yard Evolved Starter Habitats are designed for self installation.  Your designer will be on site during installation for coaching and education, but the install labor is provided by the client.  But we are happy to provide installation labor for a small fee.


Professional Install $99

habitat frame

professional install

professional install

A "frame" is a border element surrounding the habitat.  Frames give the habitat a cleaner, manicured look that some prefer over a more natural look.  Frames can also simplify maintenance.  Frames are optional


Mulch Frame $39

Wood Frame $69

Stone Frame Basic $149

Stone Frame Deluxe $299.  

habitat irrigation

professional install

habitat irrigation

A well designed habitat using mostly native plants will require little watering when established.  During the establishment stage, watering is essential.  Hand watering is fine!  But if a more automated method is desired, install a soaker hose system.


Manual System $69

Timed System $99


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