Designed with nature in mind

Naturescapes for every property

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    Shoreline Naturalization

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    Pollinator Gardens

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    Mini Forests

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Every naturescape grows and evolves in its own time, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Just like the growth of a plant, each package builds upon the last, taking you from consultation and careful planning to a fully installed, flourishing naturescape.

Pollinator garden with native plants and favourite ornamentals in Haliburton, Ontario.

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Pollinator garden with dense blazing star and monarch butterflies in Haliburton, Ontario.

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Pollinator garden with native flowers and grasses and ornamental perennials in Haliburton, Ontario.

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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 ecological garden 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

Shoreline naturalization in Haliburton, Ontario.

Meet the designer

Hi! I’m Cara, nature nerd turned ecological business owner. While I’ve always loved all things outdoors I truly found my calling once I learned how to bring the beauty and functionality of the natural world into home and cottage settings using naturalistic planting design techniques.

I’m passionate about connecting people with nature through functional designs inspired by native plant communities and have 15 years of experience in ecological restoration, environmental education, and project management. I’ve designed and installed over 25 naturescapes -native plant gardens, tallgrass prairies, mini forests, naturalized shorelines, and more in Haliburton, Ontario and surrounding areas.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Marine & Freshwater Biology, and a post-graduate certificate in Ecosystem Restoration. I have certifications in Ecological Land Classification (ELC), and Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) and have completed courses and masterclasses on naturalized planting design, shoreline restoration, freshwater fish identification, plant ID…you name it.

I escaped city life and moved to Ontario’s cottage country- Haliburton County, with my husband, two kids, golden retriever, and like a hundred fish.

Ecologist that creates ecological and climate-resilient gardens and shoreline naturalization in Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes and Muskoka Ontario.