Project Food Forest | Experienced Landscapers in Sioux Falls, SD
920 N Archer Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
What the Company Handles
- Disease management - shrubs
- Shrub care
- Insect management - shrubs
- Design services
- Shrub pruning or trimming
- Shrub planting
Common Questions
What is a 'food forest' and how does it work in Sioux Falls?
A food forest is a designed, low-maintenance ecosystem that mimics a natural forest but is composed of edible plants. In Sioux Falls, we design them using hardy, perennial plants suited to our climate, like fruit trees, berry shrubs, and native edibles. These systems are layered—from canopy trees down to ground covers—to create a self-sustaining landscape that produces food year after year with less water, fertilizer, and weeding than traditional gardens. Our public food forests, like the Prairie Ally demonstration site, are open for the community to learn from and enjoy.
Can you help with common Sioux Falls landscaping problems like weedy mulch beds and damaged edging?
Absolutely. Many traditional mulch beds require constant weeding and edging repair. Our edible landscape and greenscape design services offer a sustainable solution. We replace or augment these high-maintenance areas with dense plantings of edible ground covers, perennial herbs, and flowering plants. These living mulches naturally suppress weeds, stabilize soil, and eliminate the need for plastic or wooden edging that can crack and degrade. It’s a functional, beautiful approach that turns a problem area into a productive part of your yard.
Do you offer services for maintaining existing shrubs and plants?
Yes, we provide comprehensive shrub and plant care as part of our landscape maintenance services. This includes expert pruning and trimming to promote healthy growth and fruit production, disease and insect management using sustainable practices, and even transplanting or removal when needed. Our approach focuses on the long-term health of your entire edible landscape, ensuring your investment continues to thrive and provide food for years to come.
Our Story
Project Food Forest is a Sioux Falls-based organization dedicated to transforming our local landscape into a source of community nourishment and resilience. Founded in 2016, we are a South Dakota corporation with 501(c)(3) status pending, born from a simple mission: to help feed people while caring for our environment. We specialize in planning, designing, building, and maintaining public food forests throughout the Sioux Falls area, creating shared spaces where fruit trees, berry bushes, and perennial vegetables thrive. Beyond public projects, we help local homeowners and businesses establish their own low-maintenance edible landscapes. Through our Prairie Ally demonstration site and community education classes, we empower Sioux Falls residents with the knowledge to grow their own food using sustainable agroforestry and landscaping principles. Our work blends ecological design with practical gardening, turning yards and community spaces into productive, beautiful, and resilient ecosystems.
