ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

Ohio Native Landscapes is a woman-owned business started by Jackie Young in 2020. Jackie and her team strive to create beautiful, native, and environmentally low-impact yard solutions for the residential communities of Northeast Ohio. Landscaping companies routinely use plants that simply don’t mesh with Ohio’s climate, or they favor invasive plants, which often outcompete pre-existing natives. We have made it our company's mission to work with the existing environment- not against it. When you plant native, your ecological footprint dwindles because you’re not forced to use harsh pesticides or burn fossil fuels in an attempt to tame your garden. Native plants require less water because they’re adapted to the existing environment, which over time minimizes land erosion, saving you money on water bills and property costs.

Planting native trees, shrubs and perennials on your property fosters growth in these deeply important ecological systems by feeding critical butterfly, bird, and insect populations. These creatures might be small but their impact is anything but. If more people adopted this mindset, we could create ecological corridors for these vital native populations and help undo some of the negative impact we've had on our local environment.

JACKIE YOUNG

OWNER

Jackie started Ohio Native Landscapes in 2020.

A lifelong gardener, environmentalist & activist - Jackie studied Environmental Policy at Unity College in Maine, Dietetics at University of Akron, Associates of Arts at Cuyahoga Community College.

Her passion for gardening started in childhood and took her to the crevices of garden culture - from biodynamics, permaculture, xeriscaping, to where she found her home in the native plant community back here in Ohio. In addition, Jackie is a 3rd generation crafter, avid activist and community builder.

DANIELLE SQUIRE

NURSERY OPERATIONS MANAGER

Danielle is a proud member of the ONL team, specializing in horticulture operations, consultations, and landscape maintenance. Danielle began her native plant journey in 2010 when she started studying and propagating plants. Each year since, she has shared thousands of native plants with her local community. She acquired her Sustainable Agriculture degree, Master Gardener Certification, and Interpretive Guide Certification as she continues her independent studies. She has been working as an Interpretative Naturalist at LCCC and as a nonprofit volunteer for the past 15 years, helping to build educational and environmental value in the community. Danielle is passionate about the intricate weave of ecosystems, environmental health, biodiversity and wildlife habitat. She enjoys archery, sewing, camping, reading, snowboarding, canoeing, historical reenactment and hugging her cats Loki, Purrsephone, Patches Athena and Juno.

OLIVIA DIEKER

LEAD LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

Olivia’s passion for Landscape Architecture is rooted in a desire to create beautiful and sustainable places not just for humans, but for all species big and small. She is an energetic and innovative designer dedicated to helping people create their dream landscapes using sustainable materials and native plants. Olivia received her undergraduate degree in landscape architecture magna cum laude from The Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture. Before joining the ONL team, Olivia was a Landscape Designer for The Pattie Group in Chagrin Falls, OH and EDSA in Fort Lauderdale. FL. Outside of the studio, you can find her cooking delicious vegetarian meals, traveling, crafting with friends and hiking with her Australian cattle dog, Riley.

WILLIAM HILTON II

NURSERY MANAGER

William is a true polymath whose life is defined by a deep-rooted connection to the natural world and a versatile toolkit of skills. In his earlier years, he left a lasting mark on the pavement as a sponsored skateboarder, using his platform to mentor youth and spearhead community initiatives that provided safe, creative outlets for the next generation. That same kinetic energy has since been channeled into the soil; what began as a dedicated passion for cultivating vibrant flowers has evolved into a sophisticated mastery of native plant ecology. Today, William combines his "do-it-yourself" skater spirit with an environmental mission, helping to transform landscapes into thriving, biodiverse sanctuaries that honor the local ecosystem.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE ONL TEAM?

Send your resume to: admin@ohionativelandscapes.com

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