Biophilic Values
Biophilic Landscapes believes in the connection between human beings and nature. This connection starts in our own backyard.
An Ecological Approach
Biophilic Landscapes works with nature, not against it. We view the landscape as an interconnected ecosystem so that every installation benefits both people and planet.
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Native plants have formed symbiotic relationships with native wildlife for thousands of years. This means that trading traditional ornamentals for natives can build a food web for hundreds of species, including you!
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Conventional landscaping services often plant exotic ornamentals wherever they deem the most aesthetically pleasing. At Biophilic Landscapes, we choose the right plant for the right space based on soil conditions, water requirements, and sunlight.
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The average suburban yard uses more water, fertilizer, and pesticides per acre than an industrial farming operation!
Choosing plants adapted for your specific conditions means you save on the costs of fertilizer, excessive watering, and pesticide use. Trading turfgrasses for native groundcovers can save thousands of dollars in mowing costs, while sequestering carbon and reducing fossil fuel use.
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More than just beautiful, native wildflowers can help enhance our soils by improving soil structure, reducing erosion, adding nitrogen, and cycling nutrients.
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Planting species that are native to the Lowcountry provides a sense of place that connects our home to the unique natural history of the landscape where we live. By doing so, we honor the significance of these species across cultural generations.
Clean Waters
The creeks, rivers, and sea are what make the Lowcountry. Biophilic Landscapes ensures these waters can be fished, surfed, and swam in for generations to come.
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Biophilic Landscapes never uses synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. By focusing on soil health and proper plant selection, we rarely need fertilizer. Natives also provide food and shelter for birds and beneficial insects that keep pests in check. With enough floral biodiversity, the landscape becomes a nearly self-monitoring system.
We provide solutions that improve soils, manage opportunistic species, and control mosquitoes, without harming our local waterways!
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Raingardens, bio-swales, dry creeks, and filter strips are just a few of the methods Biophilic Landscapes uses to prevent polluting runoff from entering our waterways. Paired with native plants, these features can filter and regulate water flow to reduce flooding in critical low-lying areas.
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Before rainwater becomes runoff, it can be captured through rain barrels and cisterns. These features mitigate flooding and nutrient pollution during rainy periods, and store rainwater in times of drought. Any overflow can be directed to nature-based solutions like dry creeks and rain gardens.
Life Outdoors
Using natural materials, permeable surfaces, and thoughtful design, Biophilic Landscapes installations break down the barrier between people and planet. Our built structures connect you to your landscape.