John Hemmerle
Patios and Playscapes: Adding Fun Spaces to ...

At Our Land Organics, we see yards and gardens—even unkempt ones—as opportunities to create relaxing, beautiful, and pleasurable spaces. We love using our horticulture and design expertise to transform unpleasant or unruly yards into the favorite space on your property. Here’s a closer look at how patios and playscapes can enliven your outdoor living space and provide fun for the whole family.

Patios and Playscapes: Adding Fun Spaces to Your Yard
John Hemmerle
What Does It Mean To Be a Natural Landscaping ...

The demand for natural landscaping is growing, and that’s great news! We’re thrilled that more and more people are interested in ecologically sound landscaping practices. But the term “natural landscaping” isn’t strictly defined, and there can be some confusion about what it means in practice. So, we wanted to take a moment to define what natural landscaping means at Our Land Organics. 

What Does It Mean To Be a Natural Landscaping Company?
John Hemmerle
6 Design Guidelines for Edible Landscaping

Edible landscaping is en vogue—for good reason! This inspired approach to landscape design combines beauty and function by incorporating edible plants into decorative landscapes. When you combine edible landscaping and native landscaping, you bolster not only your family but also pollinators, wildlife, and the ecosystems on which we all rely. Creating an edible landscape is both an art and a science. Here are some design guidelines to inspire your efforts. 

6 Design Guidelines for Edible Landscaping
John Hemmerle
Plant This, Not That: Native Plant Alternatives ...

Bush Honeysuckle is a commonplace feature in many Cincinnati yards — and that’s bad news for our ecosystems and our landscapes. If you're ready to remove honeysuckle for good, check out our list of native alternatives to Bush Honeysuckle. These native understory bushes and trees will help make the transition to a native, invasive-free landscape as smooth as possible.

Plant This, Not That: Native Plant Alternatives to Bush Honeysuckle
John Hemmerle
Solving Drainage Problems with Natural ...

Water is essential for our lives, our ecosystems, and our landscapes. Thankfully, Mother Nature offers plenty of water for free. But rain events can cause problems in our yards and gardens (and beyond) when water runs or pools in undesirable places. The good news? Natural landscaping can help solve water management issues. Check out these 4 strategies.

Solving Drainage Problems with Natural Landscaping

How Native Plants Adapt To the Winter

How Native Plants Adapt To the Winter

Winter isn’t only a harsh season for people and wildlife. It also asks a lot of our plants. Luckily, native plants have spent thousands of years learning how to survive Ohio and Kentucky winters. Above the surface, it might not look like they’re doing much. But there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye. This blog post offers an overview of how our region’s native plants have adapted to wintry conditions.

5 Ways To Enhance Your Landscape This Winter

5 Ways To Enhance Your Landscape This Winter

When the weather outside is frightful, most of us retreat indoors for a few months. But withdrawing from our landscapes can leave them looking a bit neglected, and then we find ourselves playing catch-up come spring.  Spruce up your gardens and improve plant health—and get a jump start on turning your outdoor space into a warm-weather oasis—with the following strategies for enhancing your winter landscape.

Give the Gift of Native Gardens

Give the Gift of Native Gardens

Looking for a unique and useful gift that benefits its recipient while giving back to our local ecosystems? This holiday season, consider giving a Landscape Consult Gift Certificate! The Landscape Consult will help your loved one start their native landscaping project on the right foot. They’ll enjoy a 1-hour consultation with our Lead Designer, who will offer guidance to help them take steps toward creating their dream yard.

A Native Garden Winterization Checklist

A Native Garden Winterization Checklist

At first glance, landscapes might appear stagnant in the winter. But there’s a lot going on in our gardens—we just can’t see it. During the winter, herbaceous perennials and woody shrubs and trees take action underground by growing their roots. That means winter is a vital season for plant health. To support native plants through the cold months, follow our garden winterization checklist.

Sign Up Now for Spring Landscape Design/Install

Sign Up Now for Spring Landscape Design/Install

Our calendar for spring landscape design and installation is filling up fast! If you’re aiming to renovate or refresh your outdoor space this spring, we encourage you to get in touch and secure your spot on our calendar. We take an ecological approach to native landscaping, working with natural systems to support environmental, plant, and human health. Like a healthy ecosystem, our innovative landscape designs meet a variety of needs all at once. Learn more in this blog post.

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