Ecological gardens & naturalization services
Naturescapes for every property
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Shoreline & Upland Naturalization
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Lawn Conversion
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Native Plant Gardens
What we offer
Garden & Naturalization Service
Designed and installed aesthetically-pleasing native plant gardens and naturalized spaces to delight people, and support the environment.
Naturescapes Coaching
One-on-one sessions to provide tailored advice about your native gardens, and property.
Ecological Consulting
Collaborations with other businesses needing ecological expertise.
Workshops & Talks
Talks and workshops designed for property owners, hobbyists, community groups, school classes, lake associations, and more.
Our Naturescapes
Habitat fragmentation, climate change, and urbanization are causing a biodiversity crisis worldwide, making gardens and natural spaces more important than ever. We believe that the power to make a difference lies with property owners making good land stewardship decisions.
We also know that property owners are busier than ever and any property decision they make has to benefit them as well- that’s where we come in.
Our naturescape designs create a sense of nature, are pleasing to the eye, and support the environment all while requiring less input & maintenance compared to traditionally designed spaces.
Our designs:
-Use artistic flair to mimic natural plant communities
-Use less mulch
-Require no fertilizers
-Need less water (after the first year)
-Use young plants to reduce cost to the landowner
-Solve ecological problems
Meet the designer
Cara Steele is passionate about connecting people with nature through functional designs inspired by natural plant communities. She brings 14+ years of experience in ecological restoration, environmental education, and project management. She has designed and installed over 25 native plant gardens, tallgrass prairies, mini forests, naturalized shorelines, and more in Haliburton, Ontario and surrounding areas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine & Freshwater Biology, and a post-graduate certificate in Ecosystem Restoration. She has certifications in Ecological Land Classification (ELC), and Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) and has completed courses and masterclasses on naturalized planting design, shoreline restoration and freshwater fish identification.
She currently lives in Ontario’s cottage country- Haliburton County, with her husband, two kids, golden retriever, and like a hundred fish.
Contact Us
If you have questions or are ready to book, please reach out.
We’re located in Haliburton County, ON. Our services include surrounding areas.