Nature By Design

Native Plant Specialty Nursery. Top products: Native trees, Native shrubs, Native perennials, Native vines. Nature By Design is an environmentally responsible, full-service native plant nursery and garden center operating for over 20 years in Northern Virginia. The business specializes in the cultivation and sale of indigenous trees, shrubs, perennials, and vines, with a specific mission to protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed, reduce landscape maintenance requirements, and restore local wildlife habitats. Serving a diverse clientele including homeowners and landscapers, they focus on plants that are often unavailable at conventional retailers. Their operations include direct retail, participation in local farmers' markets, and seasonal native plant sales. Beyond plant supply, they provide landscape design services rooted in an ecological philosophy that prioritizes environmental stewardship and native biodiversity. They offer convenient order fulfillment through scheduled pickups and local delivery services throughout the Alexandria and Northern Virginia area.