ABOUT
After 10 years of first-hand experience in the landscaping industry of Florida and witnessing the negative effects of traditional landscaping which rely on heavy chemical applications and water usage, I believe it is my calling to make a change for future generations through my native, Florida-Friendly, and edible landscape design approach.
Poor landscape practices and conventional agriculture are destroying our lands and poisoning our ecosystems along with ourselves. We walk on pesticide grass, and we eat round-up sprayed crops. Monoculture and conventional agriculture practices are very destructive processes that deplete our soil levels and leave our water systems full of chemicals. Growing our own food and supporting local wildlife is key to maintaining a healthy ecosystem and supporting our next generations.
There is a disconnect between humans and nature and we have strayed away from regenerative agriculture and proper landscaping methods. I strongly believe that together we can change the way the current system is operating and start consciously creating sustainable ecosystems in our own land. I'm deeply passionate about the conservation and creation of wild Florida through landscape design.
The vision I strive to implement in others is to create a thriving ecosystem in the yards of homeowners by using Florida native and edible plant species. By creating a landscape with multiple native and edible plant diversity, homeowners can except to wake up each morning to a yard teeming with life. From soil microbes to beneficial insects to migrating birds, these landscapes will create the habitat needed for our wildlife while defending edible plants from invading pests, eliminating the need for harmful chemicals. These types of landscapes will thrive in your home without the addition of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, daily watering and other various inputs that traditional landscapes need to maintain their year-round "perfection". Join me on this journey as I conserve Florida's biodiversity one yard at a time.
Together, let's bring life to your land!
HEY THERE!
I'm Cameron, but you can call me Cam!
I'm the proud owner of Longleaf Design. I wear many hats – a landscape enthusiast, a dad to the amazing Carmelina and the newest addition, little John, and lucky enough to have Elena as my partner-in-crime and fiance.
I have 10 years of experience in Florida's landscaping industry with traditional landscape installation, and maintenance companies, working under a certified Arborist doing tree work, seeing the ins and outs of golf course creation and what it takes to maintain it, and the great opportunity of working under a landscape architect that specializes in native landscaping.
I graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Plant Science: Garden Design and Management, focusing on residential landscape design with native and Florida-friendly practices. I love nature and thoroughly enjoy bringing it to your home.
When I'm not designing, installing, and maintaining your landscapes, I'm doing the same to mine. Gardening is my life, and creating living spaces that connect with nature brings me great joy. There is no better feeling than growing your own food and watching wildlife seek refuge in your land.
