Lazlo Mardis is certified in permaculture landscape design by the Kansas Permaculture Institute. Kansas Permaculture Institute certification signifies completion of the Permaculture Design course offered by the KPI and denotes an understanding of holistic and sustainable approaches to soil and food systems, as well as skills in ecological system maintenance and efficient resource utilization.

Permaculture is landscape design that imitates natural ecosystems. Mimicking patterns and relationships found in nature, permaculture designs employ systems that don't produce waste and optimize the productivity of available land, water, nutrients, and sunlight. Efficient maintenance and upkeep are an important part of the design.