About Terra Preta
Understanding soil health to create sustainable, cost-effective landscaping solutions
"By focusing on soil vitality, microbial health, and sustainable plant management, we provide property owners, farmers, and various agencies with effective, science-backed alternatives to conventional landscaping."
-Ocyrus Erickson, Founder/CEO
Our Values
The principles that guide our approach to soil health and sustainable landscaping
Every solution is backed by rigorous scientific research and proven methodologies.
We prioritize sustainable practices that benefit both your property and the planet.
From local gardens to international agricultural projects, we're making a difference worldwide.
We empower property owners with knowledge to make informed decisions about their land.
Understanding Soil Health
The foundation of all plant life lies beneath our feet
Plant growth is the result of multiple variables working together in a biochemical dance of symbiosis. Poor growth in your lawn or garden is a result of a poor soil environment. Most urban soils after development are desolate, heavily compacted, and devoid of nutrients or microbial life.
Just a single teaspoon of soil can contain upward to 1 billion microscopic cells, 10,000 different species and 8km of fungal hyphae. Each organism serves a purpose - the invisible labor force of plants, gathering nutrients from the soil, fighting pathogenic organisms and much more.
Terra Preta aims to restore your soil into a resilient system, relying on the support structures that already exist. Eventually needing only occasional adjustments rather than constant aid, using natural methods without dangerous substances that may harm your loved ones or the environment.