Who we are

Wildseed is a company started by Malcolm Mossman, an urban planner and environmental consultant who has worked with communities throughout the Midwest to plan and implement sustainable infrastructure projects. He saw how native gardens and green infrastructure could effectively and affordably mitigate flooding, improve biodiversity, protect local air quality and beautify spaces for both municipalities and homeowners. The only problem was that people needed help funding, installing, and maintaining projects - and existing contractors did not offer these comprehensive services for native gardens and natural infrastructure at an affordable cost.

Wildseed believes urban landscapes can heal our planet, communities, and souls when we prioritize ecological health and function. We provide Chicago area residents, businesses and municipalities with a suite of products and services that support the development of natural and community gardens. This includes installation and maintenance, garden consultation, native plant sales, and technical assistance for municipalities seeking to develop larger natural infrastructure.

If you’re looking to grow your own piece of our natural urban ecosystem, Wildseed is here to help.

Wildseed wants to buck the status quo.

Traditional landscaping contractors have, mostly unintentionally, played a role in reducing biodiversity and weakening communities’ resilience to climate change impacts. This happens due to:

1) the heavy reliance on non-native plants that crowd out pollinator-friendly native species;

2) the overuse of pesticides and herbicides that harms beneficial insects and disrupts soil health, and;

3) a focus on expansive turf lawns with shallow root systems that require excessive watering and retain little stormwater in comparison to native plants.

Wildseed is a company for the 21st century, one focused on stewardship, sustainability, and partnership.