About Two women and a hoe® - the fine art of soul to soil
Two Women and a Hoe® - The Fine Art of Soul to Soil: A Sustainable Landscape Design Company
Two Women and a Hoe® is a boutique landscape company that specializes in indoor/outdoor sustainable landscape design, consultation, installation, and organic garden maintenance. The company was founded by Jan Bills in 2002 with the aim of providing high-quality landscaping services that are both environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
The name "Two Women and a Hoe" reflects the company's commitment to hands-on gardening practices. Jan Bills is one of the two women who started this business. She has been an avid gardener for over 30 years, with experience in both residential and commercial landscaping projects. Her passion for gardening led her to pursue formal training in horticulture, which she completed at Michigan State University.
Jan's partner in Two Women and a Hoe®, Lisa Waud, brings her own unique perspective to the business. Lisa is an artist who specializes in floral installations that incorporate natural materials such as branches, leaves, flowers, mosses, stones etc., into her work.
Together they have created a team of skilled professionals who share their passion for sustainable landscaping practices. They believe that every garden should be designed with care for the environment while also reflecting the client's personal style.
Services Offered:
Two Women and a Hoe® offers various services related to sustainable landscape design including:
1) Consultation: This service involves meeting with clients to discuss their vision for their outdoor space. During this consultation process they will assess your property’s soil type & quality; sun exposure; drainage issues; existing plant material; microclimates etc., so they can provide you with recommendations on how best to achieve your goals within budget constraints.
2) Design: Once you have decided on what you want your outdoor space to look like Two Women And A Hoe will create detailed plans & drawings based on your preferences & budgetary requirements.
3) Installation: Two Women and a Hoe® will install all the necessary elements of your new landscape design, including plants, hardscaping (patios, walkways etc.), water features & lighting.
4) Organic Garden Maintenance: Two Women and a Hoe® offers organic garden maintenance services to ensure that your garden remains healthy & beautiful throughout the year. They use only natural fertilizers & pest control methods to keep your garden thriving.
Sustainable Landscaping Practices:
Two Women and a Hoe® is committed to using sustainable landscaping practices in all their projects. They believe that by using environmentally friendly techniques they can create beautiful outdoor spaces that are also good for the planet. Some of their sustainable landscaping practices include:
1) Using Native Plants: Native plants are adapted to local soil types, weather conditions & pests which means they require less water, fertilizer & pesticides than non-native species.
2) Composting: Two Women and a Hoe® composts all yard waste generated during their projects which reduces landfill waste while also providing nutrient-rich soil amendments for future plantings.
3) Rainwater Harvesting: Two Women and a Hoe® installs rain barrels or cisterns on properties so that rainwater can be collected for use in watering gardens instead of relying on municipal water sources.
4) Integrated Pest Management (IPM): IPM is an approach to pest control that uses natural predators or other non-toxic methods rather than chemical pesticides whenever possible.
5) Use of Recycled Materials: Whenever possible Two Women And A Hoe uses recycled materials such as reclaimed wood or stone in their hardscaping projects which reduces landfill waste while also adding character to outdoor spaces.
Conclusion:
Two Women And A Hoe is an innovative landscape design company with a passion for sustainability. Their commitment to environmentally friendly practices sets them apart from other landscaping companies. With over 30 years of experience in gardening Jan Bills has created an exceptional team who share her vision for creating beautiful outdoor spaces that are also good for the planet. If you're looking for a sustainable landscape design company that can help you create your dream garden, Two Women And A Hoe is the perfect choice.