EarthBalance

Native coastal and wetland nursery. Top products: Sea Oats, Panic Grass, Dune Sunflower, Railroad Vine, Native wetland and upland shrubs. Founded in 1985, EarthBalance is a large-scale provider of native plants, specializing in coastal, wetland, and upland species. Operating multiple nursery locations in Florida, they function as both a production nursery and an environmental restoration firm. Their horticultural operations focus on propagating millions of native plants annually to support large-scale ecosystem restoration projects, such as shoreline stabilization, beach dune enhancement, and wetland mitigation. The business serves a diverse client base including government agencies, environmental developers, and private landowners. Beyond plant production, they integrate professional expertise from scientists, ecologists, and field practitioners to manage the entire lifecycle of a project—from permitting and habitat mapping to native plant installation and long-term ecosystem maintenance. They are recognized for their work in restoring natural habitats and providing robust, salt-tolerant vegetation for challenging environmental conditions.