With up to 20 plants/sf these are highly competitive ecosystems that crowd out competition from weeds, making maintenance a once/year requirement. The diversity in plant species brings a huge diversity of wildlife.

Much of central Texas is wooded in multistory canopies of native shade and understory trees. Underneath grow many edible shrubs and herbaceous plants like American Beautyberry and Chile Petin.

A better drainage solution than expensive, high-maintenance French drains, creek beds and rain gardens provide space for thirsty plants with deep, water-filtering roots like Switch Grass and Giant Coneflower.

As simple as a large gravel pad with wooden garden boxes, these can be used by the school or the larger surrounding community to grow fresh produce and learn more about how to successfully manage plants in Texas.

Besides providing fruit, long, double rows of fruit trees double as excellent screening for adjacent streets. With beautiful floral displays in Spring, they are better (and cheaper!) than any privacy fence.

Packed with flowering pollinator plants, this is an area made for exploration and experimentation for kids and passersby. A good place for classes to try out new plants and see colorful insects up close.

Learning outdoors is hugely beneficial to students ability to focus and recharge. With recess times dwindling over the last couple decades, finding ways to get outdoors during the normal school hours is vital.

Using donated or reclaimed natural materials we create spaces for children to engage in imaginative play that immerses them in the outdoors. These materials are also far cooler than plastic and metal playground equipment!