The Foundations of Rewilding — Native Plants, Conservation, and Landscape Design 🌿
In this episode of Rewilding Landscape Design, we take you deep into the principles of sustainable landscaping, exploring what landscape design really means and how conservation plays a pivotal role in restoring balance to our ecosystems. 🌱
Join us as we learn from two incredible experts in the field:
🧠 Jeff Collins, local horticulturist and native species specialist from @rewildlandscapes, shares his passion for native plants, pollinator gardens, and how to transform your lawn into a native meadow teeming with biodiversity.
🎨 Trent Brown, visionary landscape designer from @groundbreakdesign, walks us through the creative and ecological thinking behind lawn alternatives, DIY garden projects, and how professional landscaping can work in harmony with nature.
If you’ve ever wondered how to replace your lawn with native plants, create a butterfly garden, or build a backyard that supports pollinators and local wildlife, this episode is a must-watch!
We cover:
✅ What is landscape design and how it’s evolving
✅ The importance of conservation in backyard gardening
✅ Why native plants matter for Ontario and Quebec ecosystems
✅ Practical sustainable gardening tips and lawn transformation ideas
✅ How moss, habitat restoration, and plant biodiversity contribute to a thriving ecosystem