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Converting a Small Backyard Hillside into an Urban Oasis (Over the Rhine)
Transforming a Neglected Landscape (Clifton Gaslight)
A Whimsical Raised Bed Garden Escape (Anderson Township)
Combining Edible Gardens and Native Landscaping (Kings Mills)
From Blank Turf to Premier Outdoor Living (Loveland)
Edible Landscaping in the Suburbs (Anderson Township)
Deepening Connection with the Natural World (Mt. Lookout)
From Cramped Patio to Spacious Outdoor Living (West Chester)
Creating a Living Wall & Repurposing an Old Basketball Court (Ft. Thomas)
Solving Drainage Issues with a Native Rain Garden (Hyde Park)
A Fun Nature Playscape for the Kids (Anderson Township)
A New Home's Pollinator Garden (Loveland)
Vegetable Garden On a Hill (Ft. Thomas)
The Trosset Wildflower Sanctuary (Gorman Heritage Farm)
Converting a Hilly Backyard into an Accessible Outdoor Living Space (Ft. Thomas)
From Asphalt to Patio: Outdoor Living in the City (Hyde Park)
Designing For LEED Silver (Oakley)
A Church's Vision: A Landscape that Reflects Their Values
Supporting Forest Restoration through Honeysuckle Removal (Madeira)
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Our Land Organics | Natural Landscaping Near Cincinnati

Services
Native Landscape Design & Installation
Organic Landscape Maintenance
Honeysuckle Removal
Start Here
Native Plant Nursery
Portfolio
Converting a Small Backyard Hillside into an Urban Oasis (Over the Rhine)
Transforming a Neglected Landscape (Clifton Gaslight)
A Whimsical Raised Bed Garden Escape (Anderson Township)
Combining Edible Gardens and Native Landscaping (Kings Mills)
From Blank Turf to Premier Outdoor Living (Loveland)
Edible Landscaping in the Suburbs (Anderson Township)
Deepening Connection with the Natural World (Mt. Lookout)
From Cramped Patio to Spacious Outdoor Living (West Chester)
Creating a Living Wall & Repurposing an Old Basketball Court (Ft. Thomas)
Solving Drainage Issues with a Native Rain Garden (Hyde Park)
A Fun Nature Playscape for the Kids (Anderson Township)
A New Home's Pollinator Garden (Loveland)
Vegetable Garden On a Hill (Ft. Thomas)
The Trosset Wildflower Sanctuary (Gorman Heritage Farm)
Converting a Hilly Backyard into an Accessible Outdoor Living Space (Ft. Thomas)
From Asphalt to Patio: Outdoor Living in the City (Hyde Park)
Designing For LEED Silver (Oakley)
A Church's Vision: A Landscape that Reflects Their Values
Supporting Forest Restoration through Honeysuckle Removal (Madeira)
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Our Team & Values
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June 25, 2025
John Hemmerle
7 Edible Native Plants to Add to Your Landscape

Not only do plants that are native to our region support pollinators, sustain biodiversity, assist with healthy ecosystem functioning, and beautify our landscapes. Many native plants also offer edible and medicinal benefits for people. This helps explain the growing interest in food forests and other forms of edible landscaping. Looking to add edible plants to your native landscape? Get started with 7 of our favorite native edibles!

7 Edible Native Plants to Add to Your Landscape
May 29, 2025
John Hemmerle
"The Natural Environment Sings Out": Q&A ...

Wes Sexton, Our Land Organics’ Client Relationship Manager, just reached his five-year anniversary with OLO. To celebrate Wes’ contributions to our work, we sat down to ask him about native plants, ecological gardening, working with OLO, and even poetry. We hope you enjoy his thoughtful reflections on the importance of native plant landscaping.

"The Natural Environment Sings Out": Q&A with Wes, OLO's Client Relationship Manager
May 8, 2025
John Hemmerle
Design Tips for Pollinator Gardens

Pollinator garden design is both an art and a science. It requires a fine balance between multiple considerations at once, particularly aesthetics (for the people who spend time around our gardens) and ecology (for the pollinators who use these gardens for sustenance). Read on to learn some fundamental native landscape design principles!

Design Tips for Pollinator Gardens
March 27, 2025
John Hemmerle
How to Choose the Best Native Plants for Your ...

Native plants happily grow in a wide variety of conditions. But they all have their own preferences, so it’s important to match the plant to the site. As with more conventional gardening, the old adage applies: “Right plant, right place.” Here are 5 tips to help you choose the right native plants for your specific landscape. 

How to Choose the Best Native Plants for Your Landscape
January 22, 2025
John Hemmerle
Now's The Time to Remove Invasive Honeysuckle

If you have woodland spaces on your property, you have an opportunity to change the trajectory of our forests and create a lasting legacy for your land. What’s more, your landscape and family will benefit. 

Now's The Time to Remove Invasive Honeysuckle
John Hemmerle
July 3, 2023

Our Land Organics Has Started A Native Plant Nursery!

John Hemmerle
July 3, 2023
Our Land Organics Has Started A Native Plant Nursery!

We are excited to announce that we have started a native plant nursery focusing on native herbaceous perennials! Using all-organic practices, we are growing over 5,000 native plants that will be available for purchase through our online store starting later in August. Learn more about what we are growing this year and our journey thus far!

John Hemmerle
April 18, 2023

Raised Garden Beds 101

John Hemmerle
April 18, 2023
Raised Garden Beds 101

Raised garden beds have many benefits in comparison to in-ground vegetable garden beds. Learn more about the benefits of raised bed gardening plus what to consider when planning your raised vegetable garden.

John Hemmerle
March 6, 2023

Utilizing Native Plants in the Landscape: What, Why & How

John Hemmerle
March 6, 2023
Utilizing Native Plants in the Landscape: What, Why & How

Sustainable landscape design starts with plants that have evolved to thrive in our local environment. Learn more about the benefits of native plants, why native plants are so important, the problems with invasive plants, and why utilizing native plants in your home landscape design is a win-win!

John Hemmerle
February 6, 2023

Our Organic Approach to Landscape Management

John Hemmerle
February 6, 2023
Our Organic Approach to Landscape Management

At Our Land Organics, we are focused on developing healthy ecosystems in your yard that utilize natural cycles of fertility and disease management. No toxic synthetics required! We prioritize native plants and organic land care practices that support the health of ecosystems, wildlife, pollinators, and people.

John Hemmerle
August 23, 2022

Bush Honeysuckle: What Is It and Why Is It a Problem in the Landscape?

John Hemmerle
August 23, 2022
Bush Honeysuckle: What Is It and Why Is It a Problem in the Landscape?

We start with the WHY? Why bush honeysuckle is not great for you, your yard or environment.

Then we delve into the HOW? How do we address the momentum of this invasive in our landscapes and why it matters.

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