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The Heart of South Austin Homestead

Zone 1 Berms & Swales

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Zone 1 is the area closest to the home. Finding the right balance between aesthetic beauty, productive functionality, & a spacious feel requires careful decision making with proper foresight. Here the we aimed to provide just that, with the addition of a visual screen between the home & the neighbors. These 3 lovely berms will provide fruit & evergreen protection for the family.

Pasture Berms & Swales

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This 2.5 acre pasture area was nothing but native grasses & juniper. We’ve increased the bio-diversity by adding plenty of new species of trees & shrubs, both on & off the berms. The swales will catch & soak-in water, providing more hydration to this dry area.

Keyhole Gardens

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The keyhole gardens provide easy access to all parts of the large garden bed area. Along with the unique look, the use of found stone lends beautiful shapes & textures to the backyard space. The irrigation line connecting the beds was buried underground to prevent tripping & allow for a more aesthetically-pleasing yard.

House Beds

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Many raised garden beds were built in the backyard out of stones & boulders found in the backyard. This on-site resource allows us to keep costs down, provide a natural & sometimes artistic look, & feels good using what has been given to us by the land. The last picture shows two beautiful beds that were built from mostly reclaimed materials. The boxes’ structural wood, roofing metal, & hog panels are all reclaimed, with the screws, braces, & top-rail being the only purchased materials.

Homestead Trails

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We used a forestry mulcher attachment on a skid-steer to clear nearly 1,500 feet of trails around the homestead. Footpath trails & natural-feeling spaces were also cleared with a chainsaw.

About Us

Symbiosis Regenerative Systems is a small Austin, TX-based Permaculture landscape design company specializing in urban, homestead, & farm-scale land regeneration & food/resource production. Our goal is to bring the power back to the individual by establishing living, interacting systems that grow their yields, year after year.

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Client's Testimonials

Working with Mike on our property has been one of the most inspiring experiences I have had since moving out to the hill country. His knowledge, his willingness to share this knowledge, his gentle disposition, and his tireless work ethic have transformed our landscape. He is surrounded by a wonderful team of young, inspired individuals and I would not hesitate and will not hesitate to call him for any and all future projects on our land. Flat out, 10 stars!
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