Grass To Greens - Asheville's Emergency Landscaping
408 Pearson Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
Q&A
How does Grass To Greens handle common Asheville landscaping issues like storm debris cleanup and poor lawn grading?
We address storm debris by incorporating it into sustainable landscape designs—using fallen branches for mulch or natural borders, and clearing pathways safely. For poor lawn grading, we redesign spaces with proper drainage solutions like swales and rain gardens, which prevent erosion and support edible plantings. Our permaculture approach turns these challenges into opportunities for functional, beautiful yards.
What does your landscape design and installation process involve for edible gardens?
Our process starts with a free consultation to assess your space and goals. We then create a custom design focusing on edible, medicinal, and native plants, integrating elements like vegetable beds, orchards, or food forests. Installation includes soil preparation, planting, and features such as stone work or fencing, using organic methods to ensure a thriving, low-maintenance landscape tailored to Asheville's climate.
Do you offer services for larger projects like greenscape construction or irrigation design?
Yes, we provide comprehensive greenscape construction and irrigation design for larger edible landscapes. This includes installing efficient drip irrigation systems, building greenhouses or cold-frames for season extension, and creating cohesive designs that blend beauty with functionality. Our team ensures these projects support sustainable food growth and water conservation in the Asheville area.
Company Overview
Grass To Greens is an Asheville-based edible landscaping company founded in 2010 by Joe Dofflemyer and Randal Pfleger, who together bring over 30 years of experience. Operating as a program of Bountiful Cities Project, they provide job training through partnerships with Asheville Green Opportunities. The company specializes in transforming local yards into beautiful, productive spaces using organic, permaculture, and biodynamic practices. Their services include landscape design, installation, vegetable garden construction, season extension, tree work, stone work, fencing, and rainwater catchment—all focused on edible, medicinal, and native plants. Committed to food security and social justice, Grass To Greens offers free consultations to help Asheville residents grow and share healthy food.
Key Services
- Landscaping building design
- Greenscape design
- Landscape construction or installation
- Irrigation design services
- Greenscape construction
