Invasive Removal | Design | Installation | Education
Why Pollinative?The typical American lawn is host to a few species of non-native turfgrass and a few species of weeds. However, this vast country is home to thousands of native plant species that are not represented in conventional landscapes. Turfgrass occupies so much land that if it were a crop, it would be the second most cultivated crop in the USA behind only corn. This biodiversity and habitat loss represents an ecological disaster unfolding in our backyards. Slowing, stopping, and reversing this problem will begin with patience, education, balance, and time. At Pollinative, we strive to be part of this solution and invite you to join us in establishing a culture of sustainable land management.
So what is Sustainable Land Management? Put simply, we help our clients find their own balance with nature on their land. We tailor personal plans and provide a full suite of land management services including:
Invasive removal - we target specifically the removal of non-native plants considered too aggressive, thus invasive, and will out-compete our natives. We minimize the land disturbance and ensure the area is tidy once work is complete. Complimentary 2-week touch-up included!
Full Yard Concept designs & plan - If you prefer DIY but are unsure where to start, we offer our design work separately.
Design & Install - We’ll incorporate your vision into a native garden, pond, etc. Unlimited revisions. We’ll then come and install, and provide easy to follow care instructions. Complimentary 2-week touch-up included! Installs can range from a single clear-and-planting session to multi-step hardscaping projects, the scope is yours to determine.
About Us
Pollinative is a mission-driven business launched in April 2024, currently serving the greater DMV and Northern Virginia areas. We launched to solve a problem many folks face when going native: it’s a huge departure from conventional landscaping, and it's expensive when you don’t know where to start.Our vision is to simplify and promote the concept of "going native," making it easy, accessible, and affordable for everyone. We share entomologist and ecologist Doug Tallamy's vision for the American yard. We aspire to contribute to the cause of at-home national parks, and inspire others across the globe.
Residential - Removing invasives and converting lawn space. Our sustainable practices (no chemicals, minimal soil disturbance, establishing a self propagating ecosystem) are easy to pick up, no horticultural degree required. If you have any interest in gardening yourself, ask us about our education services.
Commercial - Storefronts, guest gardens, and curb strips. Beautify your business while supporting native species.
HOA - speaker events, education, individual residences, common areas, VCAP grant process.
Schools/Daycares - Fun for the whole class. Get the next generation outside and fostering a love and respect for our green spaces.
Churches/Community Centers - Let us lighten the load of land stewardship. Converting spaces to native gardens not only improves the quality of the grounds for your community members, but it also reduces the expensive inputs needed to maintain conventional landscaping methods: chemicals, gas guzzlers, noise and air pollution, etc.
Other events - speaking events, demo plots, plant ID training sessions
Our Services
Invasive Removal
Full Yard Concept
Design & Install
Pollinator Gardens
Resources
Native Plants
Utilities
Others
“The Pollinators” - documentary available on Youtube and Amazon Prime
Doug Tallamy & Richard Attenborough
Gallery
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Why work with Pollinative?
Our vision is to simplify and promote the concept of "going native," making it easy, accessible, and affordable for everyone. We share entomologist and ecologist Doug Tallamy's vision for the American yard, and we aspire to contribute to the cause of at-home national parks not only across the country but globally.
Residential - our core customers. Converting lawn space. Avoid the extra horticulture degree.
Commercial
HOA - speaker events, education, individual residences, common areas, VCAP grant process.
Schools / daycares - fun, alternative to the reptile guy. Kids learn and have fun, teachers and staff get to brief a short sigh.
Churches (anyone with community and a lot of land to steward) - that much land is a lot of responsibility. Let us lighten the load. Converting spaces to native not only improves the quality of the grounds for your church members, but it also reduces the amount of space you must maintain with traditional landscaping methods: chemicals, gas guzzlers, noise and air pollution, etc.
Other events - speaking events, invite me to your local farmers market and we’ll setup a native AMA table.
