Ecologically-minded gardening solutions

At Fancy Ferns we are always refining our practices and methods to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

A few of the ways in which we do this are:

  • Designing with native and pollinator-friendly plant species

  • Utilizing ecological design principles

  • Composting leaf and garden debris into usable soil amendment

  • Educating customers on best practices (i.e. no-mow May, non-chemical weed control, etc.)

  • Choosing natural and undyed mulches

  • Using organic fertilizers

  • Seed saving

  • Choosing local plant and landscape supplier businesses

  • Building healthy soil

  • Rain harvesting and storage plans

  • Advocating for food security with backyard farming

  • Suggesting lawn alternatives

  • Attend yearly training to stay current with green industry environment trends