Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Native Plant Nursery in South Bend, IN
Naturally Native Nursery has been dedicated to cultivating and supplying native plants since 2014. Our mission is to provide homeowners, municipalities, and conservation organizations with high-quality, organically grown native grasses, flowers, and shrubs adapted to Midwest climates. We prioritize sustainable practices by avoiding chemical stimulators, inhibitors, and harmful insecticides, instead using organic fertilizers and natural pest control methods. Our team hand-weeds plants and employs living insects for pest management, ensuring healthy root systems through careful container transitions.We offer custom growing services, multiple plant sizes, and expert guidance for garden redesigns, wildlife habitats, and stormwater management. With over a decade of experience, we serve the upper Midwest, helping clients reduce water usage, labor costs, and environmental impact while supporting biodiversity. Our commitment to clean air, healthy waters, and species preservation reflects our belief in the interconnectedness of all life.
Services
Native Plants
Restoration Services
Garden Installation
Custom Orders
Wildlife Habitats
Stormwater Management
Organic Gardening
Pollinator Gardens
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We specialize in organically grown native plants adapted to Midwest climates.
- Our practices eliminate chemical pesticides and fertilizers harmful to pollinators.
- We've served the upper Midwest with restoration expertise since 2014.
- Custom growing options available from seed to mature plants.
- Our methods reduce water usage, labor costs, and environmental impact by 18-50%.
Services
Native Plants
We supply native grasses, flowers, and shrubs specifically adapted to Midwest climates. These plants require no chemical treatments, withstand extreme weather, and reduce water usage by eliminating the need for irrigation. Perfect for sustainable landscaping projects seeking to support local ecosystems.
Restoration Services
Our team specializes in natural area restoration for municipalities and conservation groups. Services include site evaluation, species selection, and installation of native plant communities that rebuild biodiversity and combat erosion in degraded landscapes.
Garden Installation
From small garden beds to large-scale installations, we create customized native plant landscapes. Our process includes design consultation, plant selection, and professional installation to transform lawns into low-maintenance, wildlife-supporting habitats.
Pollinator Gardens
We design and install gardens specifically to attract bees, butterflies, and birds. These plantings use pesticide-free native species that provide food and shelter while avoiding chemicals that harm pollinators essential to ecosystem health.
Custom Orders
We offer custom growing services for unique projects using client-provided or nursery seeds. Available in various container sizes, our custom orders ensure specific plant requirements are met with the same organic growing practices as our standard inventory.
Questions
What makes your plants 'native'?
Our plants are grown from regionally sourced seeds and have evolved to thrive in Midwest climates without chemical assistance or irrigation.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we deliver within 250 miles of our nursery at $1.00 per mile round-trip for orders of any size.
Are your plants safe for pollinators?
All plants are grown without systemic insecticides, making them safe for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Can I customize plant orders?
We accept custom orders for specific pot sizes or plant mixes with a 50% down payment and advance notice.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover for all purchases and services.
