Permaculture is a design approach that seeks to create sustainable and self-sufficient systems by mimicking the patterns and relationships found in nature. It integrates principles from ecology, agriculture, landscape design, and sustainable living to create resilient and productive landscapes. Permaculture designs aim to work with nature rather than against it, fostering biodiversity, enhancing soil health, conserving water, and maximizing the use of resources.  Our ultimate goal is to enable clients to become homesteaders, take care of their families, all while optimizing human and environmental efficiencies.

While both permaculture and sustainable landscape design share a commitment to environmental stewardship, permaculture takes a more holistic and regenerative approach. Permaculture design goes beyond simply minimizing environmental impact to actively regenerate ecosystems and enhance ecosystem services. It emphasizes principles such as observation, diversity, integration, and resilience to create landscapes that are not only sustainable but also abundant and productive. Each component of a permaculture design is committed to a purpose, whether that’s gardens and livestock to care for your family, water management for efficient use around the property or even environmental preservation (ex. shorelines, wildlife habitat, etc.).

1. Site Assessment and Analysis: We begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your site, taking into account factors such as climate, soil, topography, and existing vegetation.
2. Design Development: Based on our site analysis and your goals and preferences, we develop a custom permaculture design that integrates elements such as food forests, rainwater harvesting systems, swales, and wildlife habitat.
3. Implementation Support: We provide guidance and support throughout the implementation process, helping you select and source materials, find suitable plants, and coordinate with contractors if needed.

Education and Training: We offer workshops, courses, and educational resources to empower you to become a steward of your own permaculture landscape, teaching principles of sustainable living, food production, and ecosystem management.

Our ideal client is someone who shares our passion for regenerative design and is committed to creating a resilient and productive landscape that nourishes both people and the planet. Whether you're a homeowner looking to transform your backyard into a thriving edible oasis, a community organization seeking to establish a permaculture demonstration garden, or a business owner interested in implementing sustainable landscaping practices, we're here to help.

At Sweetlife Flora, we're dedicated to creating landscapes that not only sustain life but also enrich it. Fill out the form below, tell us a bit about your property and let us know your schedule so we can book a consultation, taking the first step towards a greener, more sustainable landscape.

This will be our initial, in-person, on-site meeting.  We are open to doing virtual consultations if you, the client, can be at the property of interest. This virtual option exists so we can provide this design service to clients across the country. The consultation fee will be applied as a credit towards the total cost of the permaculture design services should you choose to move forward with the project. 

For consultations the fee is $250 for the first hour and $75 for each additional hour.

We offer a flat fee structure to produce bespoke permaculture design plans. This fee is determined based on the size of the property and the scope of the project. The design process includes up to 2 revisions. The level of detail included in each Sweetlife Flora permaculture design plan allows for future homesteaders to complete the installation either on their own or with an experienced landscape installation company.  

Small Properties Zoned Residential (< 1 acre): $500 - $3000

Larger Properties Zoned Residential (> 1 acre): $1000 - $4000

Commercial Properties: $1500 - $5000

Community Projects: Case-by-case pricing