North By Nature Landscapes

Petoskey, MI

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.

Services Provided

Concrete Construction, Deck Building, Hardscaping, Landscape Maintenance, Masonry, Mulching, Paver Installation, Pergola Construction, Tree Pruning, Trellis Construction, Weed Control, Masonry Construction & Repair, Shrub & Tree Pruning, Native Plantings

Areas Served

Advance, Alanson, Bay View, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Brutus, Conway, Harbor Springs, Horton Bay, Oden, Petoskey, Ponshewaing, Walloon Lake

Awards

Pesticide Applicator Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professional

5 Projects for North By Nature Landscapes

Contemporary Patio & Landscape

3 photos

Woodland Steps - Little Traverse Bay, MI

Irregular Stone Retaining Walls

6 photos

Petoskey, MI

Shoreline Restoration and Stabilization

7 photos

Write a Review

4 Reviews for North By Nature Landscapes

Linda & Ron Moore

Relationship

Bret Huntsman donated 2 hours of landscape services to United Way Literacy Project

Project Date

June 2016

Project Price

less than $1,000

We were lucky to win North By Nature's 2 hours of landscape services, (Bret's donation to the United Way Literacy Project at their fund raiser auction.) Wow! Instead of the 2 hours, Bret gave us 3 hours of service from himself and 2 staff. That included garden clean-up and a survey of our property, yards, gardens and lake front with advice for all areas. Bret also sent 2 staff members to the Charlevoix Evening Garden Club for a very informative presentation in 2017. Thanks for wonderful community service!

April 20, 2018

Gerald & Pat Rintamaki

Relationship

Client

Project Date

July 2016

Project Price

$10,000 - $49,999

Words to describe the team members of “North by Nature Landscapes”: Professional, Determined, Diligent, Precise and Knowledgeable. All aspects of the project were studied, researched and delivered, often during extreme weather conditions. The result was exactly what we were looking for – a spectacular hardscape, beautiful plant material and wonderfully designed.

April 10, 2018

Chris Weber

Relationship

Client

Project Date

September 2013

Project Price

$10,000 - $49,999

Bret Huntman and the rest of the crew at North By Nature Landscapes did a fantastic job of listening to what my wife and I conceptually wanted for our garden, and then delivered a stunning addition to our home. The garden incorporates a variety of interesting plants to provide color, texture and fragrance throughout the spring, summer and fall. The plants complement the stone free-form patio that North By Nature Landscapes assembled like a giant jigsaw puzzle. The gardens and patio surround our one-hundred year old water feature like they have always been there together. Thanks Bret !

March 29, 2017Last modified:March 29, 2017

Lucy Hyndman

Relationship

Client

Project Date

May 2016

Project Price

$1,000 - $9,999

We contracted with Bret from North By Nature Landscapes last year for some help with out property on Crooked River in Brutus Mi. He helped us with soil erosion along the river bank. He came up with an excellent plan and he executed flawlessly. He is a consummate professional who operates with the highest integrity. His work is outstanding and his pricing is very reasonable. His knowledge of plant species around our property was impressive. His team all exhibited the same professionalism as Bret himself. Property was always cleaned up and he was always on time and dependable. Thanks Bret....nice work!! Charlie and Lucy Hyndman

February 11, 2017

Comment from North By Nature Landscapes:

Thank you Charlie and Lucy. I am looking forward to watching your new shoreline of native flowering shrubs and wetland perennials bloom in the coming season.