Ecological Landscape Design & Native Plant Installation in Charlotte, NC
Beautiful Native Plant Gardens That Support Local Wildlife While Thriving in Our Charlotte / Piedmont Conditions
Native Plants That Support Wildlife While Thriving in Local Conditions
We focus on native species because they offer the greatest benefits for local ecology — supporting pollinators, birds, and soil health while being naturally adapted to our region
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly on Ironweed
Native bees enjoying Short Toothed Mountain Mint
Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Caterpillar on Northern Spicebush - also very deer resistant
Designed for Charlotte/Piedmont Growing Challenges
We design specifically for the Piedmont — including heavy clay, summer heat, unpredictable rainfall, and yes, deer. Through careful plant selection and layout strategies, we reduce browsing impact while maintaining biodiversity and beauty.
Butterflyweed, Alliums and Ironweed provide beauty and act as barrier for less deer resistant plants in middle of planting
Mountain Mint and Hoary Skullcap are deer resistant, beautiful and increase Coneflower deer resistance
Red Bee Balm and Narrow Leaf Mountain Mint - beautiful and highly deer resistant
Sustainable Landscapes That Improve Soil, Water, and Climate
Our gardens go beyond curb appeal — they retain water, improve soil life, reduce runoff, and sequester carbon, making your yard part of a healthier system.
Dense plantings for weed suppression and water retention
Multi-layered mix of shrubs, groundcovers and flowers
Shade and drought tolerant no mow lawn alternative. Less compaction, CO2 emissions and increased water absorption.
Full sun, no-mow, no-water lawn alternative with native sedges, grasses, and ground covers.
About
I’ve been an avid gardener for 15+ years, starting off growing vegetables in a Southern California backyard, before evolving to an interest in ornamentals after moving to Charlotte in 2013. Gradually, I noticed that a lot of the standard gardening practices were creating needless work and expense as they were in opposition to how plants grow in nature (i.e. trying to grow a grass lawn under a tree canopy). Furthermore, I noticed that a lot of our plant choices (i.e. Nandina, Privet) either provided little benefit to nature/wildlife or were downright harmful. These led me to gradually adopt ecological gardening practices in my own yard. To further my knowledge (and gain new perspectives), I enrolled in CPCC’s landscape design certificate program (which I am on track to complete in December 2025) and have taken courses in UNC Charlotte Botanical Garden’s Native Plant Studies certificate program. In 2024, I took the leap and started Charlotte Ecological Gardening with the goal of using what I have learned to add a bit of beauty and nature to your yard.
Let's Talk About Your Landscape Goals
Every successful native garden starts with understanding your specific site and goals. Let's discuss how native plants can work for your Charlotte-area property.