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The History So Far and a Map to the Future “Start Here”

Welcome to Richard A. McCoy – Regenerative Land Care Guide By Richard A. McCoy Discover Richard McCoy’s 35-year journey from conventional landscaping to regenerative land care. Learn how an early connection to the ocean and to nature sparked a system that heals landscapes rather than harming them. ORIGIN STORY PART 1 Our Roots and a…

6 Life-Changing Books That Revolutionized My Approach to Landscaping (2025 Guide)

6 Life-Changing Books That Revolutionized My Approach to Landscaping (2025 Guide)

Discover the 6 transformative books that shaped a modern regenerative land care practice. From Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring to Richard Louv’s Nature Principle, learn how these visionaries changed everything about how we view sustainable landscaping and ecological restoration. Introduction You know that moment when you read something that completely flips your worldview upside down? I’ve…

The Four Pillars of Regenerative Land Care Systems Framework™: Transforming Your Approach to Earth’s Stewardship in 2025 and Beyond

The Four Pillars of Regenerative Land Care Systems Framework™: Transforming Your Approach to Earth’s Stewardship in 2025 and Beyond

Discover how the foundation of living systems interactions supports the four essential pillars of Regenerative Land Care! Dive into horticultural restoration and holistic land management, and how soil health, biodiversity, water management, and community well-being work with modern ecological concepts to create sustainable, thriving ecosystems. Understanding these relationships between humans, plants, insects, and soil organisms…