The Lawn Doctor

As a Soil Scientist and Orchardist I don't mind taking my knowledge on the road. Let Happy Valley give you a diagnosis for your sick or struggling lawn, landscaping, orchard or farm. We can help figure out what your deficiencies are and how to increase your soil health. We can also suggest pollinator plants that do well in Western NC and help focus on drawing the butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds alike. Grow fruit that has less pest issues and maintenance and will produce abundant fruit for you! Whatever your issue, maybe we can help.

Agriculture is complicated. You run into a lot of problems to diagnose, especially living in Western North Carolina. I'm happy to be your plant, lawn and garden Consultant. Our foundation in Soil Science brings plenty of knowledge of organic and industrial practices along with some old fashioned homestead ingenuity and wisdom learned from old timers before us. We use old fashioned remedies and companion planting to battle nature instead of harmful chemicals and carcinogens. Soil is a fickle beast that takes millenium to be created, but only a short period of mismanagement to destroy.

European MediterraneanVilla

Maybe you always wanted to bring Italy back to Asheville? Ever dreamed of your own Mediterranean Fig, Olive or Citrus tropical retreat in WNC? It IS possible! If you want to surround yourself with native pollinators and native fruits along with some flavor of the Mediterranean, then give us a call to discuss your options. Whatever your pleasure, we can help make your yard that Villa you've only seen abroad. We're here to bring your Villa to life so you and pollinators can graze and reap the benefits of your fruit and flowers plantings. Your home Villa will fruit and flower for years to come!

Farm Soil Testing for Fertilizer Application Rates

Have your farm fields tested to determine what nutrients are available and which fertilizer nutrients need supplementing. Over fertilization is just as bad as too little, and application method does make a difference. Protect watersheds with responsible farm fertilizer management. Check soil pH to determine availability.

Edible Landscape Advice, Design and Installation

Plant your Property full of all things food so you can graze the flavors continuously from season to season. With such an array of choices it's important to make the correct decisions early on. Fruit trees take years to grow so choose wisely.

Terracing and Steep Terrain

Dream of planting grapes or fruiting orchard trees on a terraced slope? We can help! Our home farm property is steep, too. That's WNC... Our yard has been terraced for Grapes, Apples, Figs, Persimmons, Peaches, hops, etc. Make your space usable.

Farmstead Fermentations Knowledge

Part of being an Earth Doctor means working with Saccharomyces. Our background in all things fermented can help get a rise out of your Sourdough. We know yeast well and can help advise you how get your home fermentations going, or what went wrong.