This project transformed a property in Ditmas Park from a turfgrass landscape to a multi-season, ecologically rich environment. The new landscape was designed for the whole family—adults, kids, and dog—to enjoy. It evokes a woodland edge and a sunny meadow while retaining the traditional feeling of a backyard with a native carex lawn nestled in the wilder space. To divide the wildness of the meadow from the neatness of the lawn, a simple gravel path now winds along one side of the yard and ends at a small seating area. The garden can be enjoyed at many angles, in sun or shade, from the deck, the patio, or the gravel path. In the spirit of ecological design, the project utilized recycled and upcycled materials wherever possible, including pavers sourced from the property and, for the lawn removal, wood chips donated from an arborist. The project has been planted in two stages and is ongoing.