Edwards Nursery

Dune Grass Specialist Nursery. Top products: Dune Grass, Coastal Erosion Control Plants. Drake Nurseries, LLC, formerly known as Paul Drake Farms, is a specialized horticultural operation located in Pinetops, North Carolina. The business focuses on the large-scale production and supply of dune grass, serving as a key provider for coastal restoration and environmental protection projects across the Southeastern United States. Their primary mission centers on assisting with beach re-nourishment efforts through the cultivation of vegetation specifically adapted to stabilize sand dunes and prevent coastal erosion. By focusing on specialized grasses suitable for harsh coastal environments, they support both public infrastructure projects and private coastal property management. The nursery facilitates sales for landscape contractors, environmental restoration firms, and government entities involved in shoreline management. Their operations emphasize the propagation of hardy, salt-tolerant plant species essential for maintaining ecological balance in coastal ecosystems.