Designs By Nature - Upper Peninsula Native Plants

Native Plant Specialty Nursery. Top products: Native wildflowers, Grasses and sedges, Native shrubs, Pollinator-friendly plants, Aquatic plants. Designs By Nature - Upper Peninsula Native Plants is a specialty nursery located in Marquette, Michigan, dedicated to cultivating and selling native plant species adapted to the unique, harsh climate of the Upper Peninsula. The business operates as a niche, non-retail greenhouse operation that prioritizes ecological health, sourcing plant material locally whenever possible. Their growing methods focus on pesticide-free practices and minimal fertilizer usage, ensuring plants are hardened off and resilient for local planting. They serve a broad client base including residential gardeners, professional landscapers, and conservation agencies working on habitat restoration, erosion control, and rain garden development. The nursery provides both retail quantities and wholesale orders for larger restoration projects. Operating primarily through an online portal with scheduled local pickups and regional plant sales, they offer a diverse inventory categorized by habitat needs, such as wet soil, shade-tolerant, and pollinator-specific species.