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About Native Edge
Welcome to Native Edge! We are an ecologically-focused landscape architecture firm specializing in developing landscapes for people and nature. Our design philosophy is simple - work with nature, not against it.
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Our design process revolves around the belief that every landscape should meet the needs of the people the site serves as well as the native local flora and fauna which are critical to the health of our local and regional ecosystems.
Healthy landscapes create healthy communities, and a meaningful connection to the ecological heritage of the area is paramount to a site realizing its highest potential and is the foundation upon which all our projects are built.
From a downtown plaza, to a private residence, to a nature preserve, our mission is to help our clients unlock the magic in their landscapes and discover the beauty and benefits to be had when we design with nature and embrace native landscapes.
Our Process
From the initial kick-off meeting, to post-construction follow up and monitoring, Native Edge is your trusted partner in creating places which enrich our lives, connect us with nature, and protect our planet for future generations.
Design
From concept development through site design and construction documentation, our team creates designs which are unique, creative, and bring our client's dreams into reality.
Maintenance & Monitoring
We are committed to supporting our clients and their native landscapes as they grow, mature, and evolve over time.
Site Investigation
& Discovery
Identifying a site's existing natural features and understanding the areas historic land cover is the first step to creating resilient, healthy landscapes.
Construction & Installation
We will make sure your project is built right by being your partner and agent through the construction process - and we install all native landscapes ourselves!
Our Team
Native Edge was founded in 2016 by husband and wife team, Wes and Jackie Landon. We're passionate about people, the environment, and design that works for both. We started this business to fight for ecological principals in design, create captivating places across urban and natural environments, and deliver a personal, inclusive approach for our clients from initial concept development through project implementation. As a landscape architect / aquatic biologist team, we're uniquely suited for the complex issues facing the environmental spectrum of design and landscape architecture, and are excited to assist you with your project!
Wes Landon, ASLA
Wesley Landon is a licensed landscape architect in the state of Michigan, and is the leader of the design studio. Specializing in native design and placemaking, his passion is creating resilient, innovative places which inspire, and restore the native environmental fabric of the landscape. He has diverse professional experience – spanning park and open space design, to community visioning and downtown planning – and is adept at all phases of project development, from initial concept generation to construction documentation and administration.
Jackie Landon, MS
Jackie Landon, is a professional wetland/aquatic biologist with 10 years of professional experience, working on environmental restoration projects from Alaska to Michigan, and is the leader of our environmental practice. She received a Bachelors of Science in Biology in 2010 and Masters of Science in Aquatic Biology from Grand Valley State University in 2012. Jackie uses her diverse background and insight to guide the development of our environmental projects, and create designs which have high ecological value and depth.
