Mother and daughter, who form a design team, shared the big change they made in a house’s backyard, transforming a dull spot into a plant paradise.
Donna and Caitlin Whelan created in an outdoor area, with no charm, a garden that takes your breath away, a place surrounded by nature, which enchanted the internet.
In a viral TikTok video, they surprised users by giving a glimpse of how ecological landscaping or sustainable landscaping works – an approach that seeks to harmonize aesthetics, ecology, and resource conservation.
Mother and daughter, who own Whelan Design House, an interior design company in California, USA, seek projects that reflect their commitment to creating healthy, human-centered spaces.
“Our world is full of synthetic materials, but we believe there are other options. We guide our clients toward sustainable and environmentally friendly choices, away from fabrics loaded with chemicals and materials harmful to health,” they explain on the company’s website.
In the clip that inspired users, the duo shows all the work they put into creating a beautiful and welcoming garden where there was once only grass. “This is how it looked when we started,” they write. “The grass wasn’t providing anything to the local ecosystem and required a lot of water to maintain.”
They removed all the grass, concrete strips, and once the soil was returned to ground zero, mother and daughter distributed plants that were suitable for the environment.
The result charmed users who flooded the post with praise: “This inspired me to take action. Even my patio is just like yours, it’s being dismantled now, haha,” revealed one user.
“You created your own little piece of paradise while considering wildlife and native plant species. I’m impressed,” said another.
Photos: TikTok @whelandesignhouse. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
