We now have 17 native species available for purchase, and nearly 20 more species will be available in the coming weeks. Here’s a closer look at just five of the new plants that have become ready for sale since our last Nursery update. Each of these herbaceous perennials offers ecological benefits and adds unique beauty to a landscape.

Fire pits aren’t just good for making s’mores, though s’mores are reason enough to have one! They also inspire social connection, invite time spent in nature, and encourage mindfulness—all of which contributes to mental and physical health. Fire pits also can enhance the look and feel of your landscape. Our latest blog post highlights more benefits and the most common types of fire pits, plus photos of Our Land Organics installations to inspire your fire pit design! 

When the Our Land Organics team met with a client from Cincinnati’s Mt. Lookout neighborhood, they were eager to get more use out of their backyard. They hoped to create a private destination spot that enhanced the underutilized yard’s aesthetic appeal, deepened their closeness with the natural world, and improved their views from inside the house. With thoughtful landscape design, we transformed a weedy hillside into a beautiful, welcoming outdoor living space for family and friends.

Retaining walls are an excellent way to transform a treacherous slope into a flat area that can be used for vegetable production, patio space, or even a driveway. Dry-laid retaining walls are remarkably durable and resistant to a host of natural pressures. This post highlights some of the reasons we love dry-laid, natural stone retaining walls and answers common questions.

The Nursery at Our Land Organics offers nearly dozen species of native plants for Ohio and Kentucky gardens. The team has been hard at work in The Nursery, and we’re excited to share what’s growing behind the scenes!

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.

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. 

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.