Re-think your backyard.
EDGE promotes awareness of food security, well-being and sustainable farming.
EDGE promotes awareness of food security, well-being and sustainable farming.
Average cost of mowing per family up to 5000 $/year.
Equipment and fuel costs if done by homeowner
Costs for soil fertilization.
Bacteria and microbes in the soil get over stimulated by the chemicals in synthetic fertilizer and cause a decrease of soil fertility over time.
10,000 square ft lawn consumes 6,230 gallons of water every time you turn on the sprinklers. That`s roughly 1,350,000 gallons of water every year to keep it going.
A frequent polluting activity. It is evident how the regular mowing of grass release more carbon in the atmosphere than what the grass patch can absorb over time.
Provides a natural habitat for insects like pollinators and natural pest predators. Companion planting and forest layers benefit all types of plans. Seasonal and perennial fruits.
This system slows the water down and allows for de-silting and total infiltration into the soil. In this way runoff is eliminated, and rainwater gets to soak and nourish the garden overtime.
The tree canopy cast shadows over the growing plants, protecting from sun rays and downpours. Comfort is not only of the flora and fauna, but for people as well, that can relax, take a walk, or work screened by natural sun shading. A food forest creates a cooler micro-climate, break prevailing winds and keep a high level of moisture.
A perennial food garden in 1/10th acre may consists of 200 plants, 40 species of fruit and 70 perennials with edible leaves. During the growing season it provides up to 80% of fruits and vegetables which a couple would normally buy at the market.
In any natural, stable and thriving ecosystem such as a forest or woodland, there is a diversity of trees, plants and animals. Chickens – They snaffle up bugs, and could prevent fly infestations, they turn over soil and create compost. They produce meat and eggs regularly. Rabbits – produce manure and clean grass patches. Geese – These birds also eat grass and act as a great alarm for any intruders. Ducks – shed useful feathers and can produce delicious meat. Goats – can help to clear shrubs, weeds and small trees. They turn these into goat’s milk which makes the most wonderful cheese.
Short-term investment for long-term gains. A permaculture garden and food forest is a perennial system. Is designed to grow overtime demanding less external resources, as everything come to work together. After 5 years a well-designed garden can be considered mature enough to supply a lot of food in exchange of minimal labor.
Carbon-sequestering gardens are very effective in humid, tropical climates. Biosequestration is the capture and storage of the atmospheric greenhouse gas carbon dioxide by continual or enhanced biological processes.
A healthy garden demand continuous irrigation. However water demand can be limited by proper planning and design.
Proper planning, design and site analysis can be costly. However, the system growth overtime will offset the initial cost.
Design and implementation of permaculture ethics to a typical Family home’s bakyard. Ranging from food forest and perennial gardens to small scale Aqua-ponics solutions. Outdoor and indoor grow areas usually as large as 1/2 acre.
We clean out and refurbish outdoor areas by removing unwanted materials, debris and old structures, to create collective garden areas and orchards. Usual size between 1 and 3 acres.
We are proud to offer our expertise and work in conjunction with HOH and County administrators to manage public parks and gardens, and promote local, sustainable and intentional food production.
When it comes to sustainability and energy efficiency we get the results. A reliable and trustworthy contractor, EDGE is the way to go.