Natural Goat Grazing & Land Management in Edwall, WA | Healing Hooves

50475 Cloverdale Rd, Edwall, WA 99008

(509) 990-7132

http://www.healinghooves.com

Questions and Answers

Can goats really help with lawn care and shrub issues in my Edwall yard?

Absolutely. While our goats are experts at clearing overgrown brush and invasive weeds—which is a core part of landscape maintenance—they are one tool in a holistic approach. For specific lawn care or detailed shrub pruning, planting, and disease management, we provide expert consulting. Craig's background in range management and holistic land planning means we can assess your property's unique needs, whether it's managing vegetation that damages lawns or creating a sustainable plan for your shrubs, and recommend the best combination of goat grazing and other practices.

I have damage from tree roots and landscape edging in Edwall. How can goat grazing help?

Goat grazing addresses the root cause of many common Edwall landscaping issues. Invasive weeds, blackberries, and dense underbrush can contribute to soil erosion and root competition that damages lawns and displaces edging. By having our herd systematically clear these problem plants, we reduce the vegetative pressure on your lawn and garden structures. This creates a cleaner, more manageable base. Following a grazing session, tasks like repairing edging or reseeding damaged lawn areas become much simpler and more effective, as the underlying competition is removed.

What happens to my shrubs during a goat clearing service?

Our goat grazing services are targeted. We work with you to define specific areas for clearing, such as invasive blackberry thickets or overgrown brush, which protects your ornamental shrubs. For direct shrub care—like pruning, transplanting, or removal—we provide consulting and can coordinate those services separately. Our goats are experienced grazers but are managed to focus on the unwanted vegetation you want removed, not your prized garden plants. This targeted approach is part of our holistic method to improve your overall landscape health.

Key Services

  • Shrub pruning or trimming
  • Shrub planting
  • Shrub care
  • Irrigation repair or maintenance
  • Lawn care
  • Shrub transplanting
  • Disease management - shrubs

Meet the Team

Healing Hooves, based in Edwall, WA, offers a natural and effective solution for land management using a professional herd of goats. Founded in 2002 by owner Craig, the business combines over 17 years of hands-on experience in goat-based vegetation management with a 14-year background as a Range Management Specialist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This unique expertise is further enhanced by Craig's role as a Savory Institute Professional Educator in Holistic Management, allowing him to provide consulting that helps local landowners achieve balanced environmental, social, and financial outcomes. The herd of approximately 300 healthy, disease-free goats is adept at navigating Edwall's diverse terrain, from steep hillsides to rocky areas, and is accustomed to urban noises, ensuring a calm and efficient service. This method provides a chemical-free and machinery-light alternative for brush clearing, invasive weed control, and overall landscape restoration, turning a necessary task into an engaging opportunity to observe natural grazing behavior.

Business Location & Hours



Mon:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat:7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun:Closed


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