Heucherella Pumpkin Spice used as entrance plant on both ends of the walkway, Star Magnolia visually separates the driveway space from the intimate space; limestone sundial was gift from parents.

Our Fertile Compost is a very rich in nutrient compost product. Major Mulch Installations, Inc.

An eco-friendly blended topsoil replete with shredded leaves and grass clippings. Safe, organic and full of essential nutrients.

I grew up hiking in the ozark mountains of Missouri. This deciduous forest in winter shows leaves blanketing the earth. This is natural composting. Nutrients cycle from soil, through trees and return to the earth where decomposers make nutrients available once again. We can do this on our property on a smaller scale. This system makes landfills obsolete.

Inspiration for a coastal enclosed light wood floor family room remodel in Minneapolis with black walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Spring cleanup prepares your gardens and lawn to benefit efficiently from the warm sun and nutrient rich rain, setting up plants for a healthy growth season. (Photo by RStarovich)

Shade bed reno - hellebore + bergenia + potted sedum + black mondo + wild ginger + natural, organic, and local leaf mulch (adding nutrients + winter protection ;)

Instead of raking up your leaves this fall, try mowing them instead! Decomposing leaves are loaded with beneficial nutrients for your lawn.

Concrete can be made to look like any substance. Tile, stone, wood, brick, etc. With unlimited color options, Ky-Kan Coatings can transform any room in your home or business using lightweight, beautiful concrete.

Komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach) It is similar to spinach, in that it contains many important nutrients and vitamins, but it does not have the same bitterness as spinach. Komatsuna is commonly eaten raw in salads or stir fried. It is quite heat resistant so I planted it a a summer green

A lush garden in the city provides privacy while the plants provide excitement.
Deck - mid-sized contemporary rooftop rooftop deck idea in Chicago with decking

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

And yes, the topsoil will be covered with mulch, and the cardboard and lawn below it will decompose and become part of the nutrient, supporting new plants.

Stainless steel 24-inch Jenn-Air wall oven: A versatile steam-convection oven that uses steam to preserve nutrients and convection for even baking and roasting.

This gorgeous Koi pond supplies nutrients to the vertical towers on the back wall which will grow food for the homeowners and save 90% water over a traditional soil garden

Organic soil amendments are cultivated into the soil. Since their nutrients are released by soil microbes, they need to be mixed into the soil so they're in contact with the soil food web. These organic fertilizers are built into the soil at the start of the season, and release over time--no need for additional fertilizers, it's like winding up a clock. Photo by Steve Masley

This Living wall in Downtown Grand Rapids is on the 34th floor. With irrigation that delivers fertilizer as well as other important nutrients to the space, this well thrives on a mix of natural sunlight and smaller growing lights.

© David Papazian
Large elegant formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Portland with a standard fireplace, beige walls and a tile fireplace

A guild of beneficial plants surrounds this apricot tree. The plants have been selected to fix nitrogen and accumulate other nutrients in the soil, repel pests, attract pollinators, and produce mulch and additional food. 2016 Mark Wolfe Photography. www.mwolfephotography.com