“ Regenerative agriculture represents a fundamental shift in our culture’s relationship to nature…(it) seeks to mimic and participate in nature, not dominate it.”
Charles Eisenstein
A landscape regenerated is one that renews the environment and enhances long-term sustainability. Added benefits include increased biodiversity and soil that is more resilient.
Homeowners who convert to a regenerated landscape typically see reduced water and maintenance costs and can take comfort knowing that their garden is working in harmony with the natural environment, not fighting it.
Why Landscapes
An internet search will produce a wealth of information on Regenerative Agriculture and very little – if anything – about regenerating landscapes. That’s because Landscapes Regenerated is at the leading edge of bringing the power of regenerative practices to the typical homeowner. The principles are the same and the impact on the environment is equally positive, the difference is primarily in the scale of the effort.
Principles
Regenerative gardening is a wholistic approach to maximize soil fertility through sustainable growing practices. At Landscapes Regenerated that translates into landscape design that considers the local habitat and ecosystem. We think in terms of plant cultures, not individual plants. Guiding principles include:
- Limit tillage (for Landscapes Regenerated that also means reducing the amount of lawn space)
- Protect the soil
- Maintain living roots in the soil
- Increase biodiversity and cultivate perennials
Resources
- Reading List
- A primer on Regenerative Agriculture
- Introduction to Permaculture
- Homeowners Learn the Value of Native Plants & Perennials (Washington Post)
- Create Gardens That Promote Native Wisconsin Bee Activity (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
- Must Have Plants to Save Wisconsin’s Native Bees (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
- Helping Wisconsin Native Bees in Your Yard (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)