Ecologica is a garden design system based around the principals of a time gone by. Years ago, all across Europe, wild flower meadows were established and encouraged to flourish in order to provide nutritious, organic food for livestock. The system takes its inspiration from the simplicity and general good living of a pre- industrial revolution Europe, when the way that people cultivated and treated their land had a direct effect on their well being and quality of life. During 15 years of living the Mediterranean lifestyle, from the Alps in the north of Italy, the lowlands around Bologna, the rural reality of Piedmont to the Renaissance dream of Tuscany, I have managed to uncover some of the secrets that made this ancient world function. Ecologica is based upon the principles that formed this wonderful yet uncomplicated way of life and we are proud to continue these rural principals into the garden design sector. Mediterranean gardens, wild flower meadows and the simplicity of natural gardening forms the basis of the ecologica concept. The nature, logic and sheer simplicity of years gone by allows ecolologica to save at least 80% of water by eliminating the need for costly and complex irrigation systems, reducing general garden maintenance by 80% and slashing installation costs by at least 50%, by using pure, un-adulterated ecology. Ecologica places a strong emphasis on the reduction of water consumption, a reduction of general maintenance yet at the same time strives to encourage and support indigenous ecosystems and wildlife. Wild flower meadows that support rare butterflies, plants and medicinal herbs are established by using lunar cycles to stimulate the germination of ancient seed already present in the soil. This encourages swathes of red poppies, yellow mustard flowers, orange calendula blooms and various herbs, including wild carrot, wild mint and wild asparagus, which can all be used in the kitchen and as natural cures. In turn this hay supports organic vegetable gardens that provide the house with organic, Italian vegetables and culinary herbs all year round! Water saving, Mediterranean style gravel gardens in the vicinity of the house or around swimming pools offer strong Mediterranean nuances and reduce water consumption and maintenance drastically. Intelligent planting schemes offer a choice of colour schemes from pacifying pastels to electrifyingly hot, Mediterranean colours, which can be designed to suit both the mood of the garden space and the client. Although ecologica provides an ecological solution it also concentrates on establishing strong, elegant evergreen forms within the green space that recall the glorious Renaissance period. After more than 20 years in this field and drawing upon a diverse horticultural background, I am able to provide a harmonious garden for any taste, any style and for any client. Gardening can be far less complicated, far less expensive and far less damaging to the environment with an ecologica garden design! ECOLOGICA LOOKS FORWARD TO SOLVING YOUR PROBLEM. CONTACT ECOLOGICA HERE FOR A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION