North By Nature Landscapes

Planting and caring for landscaped and shoreline gardens - building stone walls and patios - solving shoreline erosion problems - managing stormwater and invasive plant species - sharing knowledge of the plants and materials used - all done, expressing natural beauty, sustainably, in support of biodiversity. Our professional design, installation and gardening services help customers create and maintain landscapes that reflect their passions for Northern Michigan. Guided by personal color and texture preferences, we expertly apply ecological design principles to minimize use of toxic chemicals and fertilizers, lower maintenance costs, and create beautiful outdoor living spaces. Bret works with restoration ecologists, native plants nurserymen and landscape design professionals to design and create attractive, sustainable and healthy outdoor living spaces. He is a Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professional and specializes in designing, installing, and maintaining lake-friendly, environmentally sound, landscaped shoreline management solutions.