Borrowed Earth
Landscape & Garden Consulting, Design, and Build
Breathe New Life Into Landscapes
Landscapes thrive at an intersection between science and art. As a living expression of those who share its space, a garden requires a combination of creativity and technical skill to realize its potential and evolve it in a sustainable way.
Choose Borrowed Earth for eco-conscious landscaping, gardening and hardscaping services in and around Asheville, Winston-Salem, and Raleigh, NC.
Service Offerings
Creative Solutions
Retrofit or restore landscape features that aren't functioning as originally intended
Landscape or garden renovation to match new preferences
Design
Plan, section, and elevation graphics | perspective visualizations | construction documentsÂ
Installation
Trees, shrubs, and perennialsÂ
Hardscaping features such as pathways, small patios and landings, and small wallsÂ
Stormwater control measures such as dry-creek beds, french drains, swales, bioswales, rain gardens
Maintenance
Pruning, transplanting and division, weeding, organic mulching, and invasive plant removal
About the Owner
Silas Lindsey is a passionate, experienced practitioner of sustainable landscape and garden design with 10+ years of experience in residential landscaping and gardening — and a lifelong love of the outdoors.Â
I grew up running through the paths in my father's garden, hiking in the Appalachian mountains, and exploring my grandfather's farmland along the border of the North Carolina and Virginia mountains. Being able to spend time in the beautiful outdoors and learn what it means to live with the land has allowed me to bring the beauty of nature to people's homes.
When I was 13 years old my father, head of Echo Gardening and a lifetime professional landscaper, started teaching me his craft. In recent years I started taking on my own clients in addition to helping him with his business.Â
My passion for creating healthy, beautiful outdoor spaces led me to pursue and complete a B.S. in Landscape Architecture at NC A&T University, further developing my capacity to manifest my visions and bring them to life for my clients.
Owner, Silas Lindsey
B.S. Landscape Architecture