About Me

I’m a Penn State graduate, certified Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, and Penn State Extension Master Gardener with over five years and 1,000+ hours of hands-on conservation experience in Southeastern PA.

I’ve worked extensively with Natural Lands, where I currently serve as a trail steward and volunteer crew leader, helping reforest degraded woodlands, restore local streams and watersheds, and manage invasive species at preserves like Sadsbury Woods and ChesLen.

Beyond installation, I study how landscapes function over time. I lead spring wildflower walks, track seasonal bloom timing and plant life cycles, and have conducted a flora inventory documenting more than 200 native plant species at Sadsbury Woods Preserve.

At home, I apply the same approach by testing over 100 native plant species in my own landscape to understand what truly thrives long-term. Backyard Ecoscape brings this field experience, ecological knowledge, and real-world testing into residential landscapes — creating native-focused gardens that are resilient, intentional, and deeply connected to place.

Why Native Plants?

Our Approach to Plants

Plants are selected with intention, not convenience. Backyard Ecoscape works with trusted local native plant nurseries and grows select native plants in-house to offer a broader, more diverse selection of native species—including lesser-known plants often overlooked in the trade. This approach prioritizes ecological function and habitat productivity, resulting in healthier plants and landscapes designed to flourish well beyond installation day.

A Hands-On, Small-Scale Approach

Backyard Ecoscape is an owner-operated practice. I work directly with each client and remain hands-on throughout each project — from planning to planting and ongoing care.

This approach allows me to focus on small to mid-scale residential landscapes where attention, care, and ecological decision-making matter most.

Projects are typically residential in scale and tailored to what can be thoughtfully installed and cared for long-term.

Thoughtful Plant Sourcing

Backyard Ecoscape prioritizes regionally suited native plants grown from high-quality, responsibly sourced seed. Many plants are started from seed in-house using material from reputable native seed suppliers such as Prairie Moon Nursery, with additional locally sourced or homegrown plant material incorporated when it supports site conditions and project goals. Every plant is chosen deliberately to promote plant health, seasonal timing, and a sustainable environment for many years to come.

Native restoration planting at Sadsbury Woods Preserve.