- Services -
consultation
consultation
consultation
At Liv's Native Nursery, we want to make working with native plants approachable and enjoyable—not intimidating or overwhelming. We’re here to guide you every step of the way!
To begin the design process, we recommend scheduling an in-person consultation. During this meeting, we’ll answer all your questions about native plants, their care, and what will thrive in your specific yard or garden. We’ll also discuss which of our services best fit your goals, explore plant selection and purchasing options, review pricing, and cover ongoing maintenance to help your native landscape flourish.
Design
consultation
consultation
After an in-depth consultation, we offer landscape design services that allow us to collaborate with you and your site to create a functional, customized plan. This design will map existing vegetation and property features, incorporate your desired native plantings, and include any other landscape elements you want now or in the future. Once finalized, the plan guides the plant selection process and supports a smooth installation.
Installation
consultation
Installation
We primarily handle small to medium-sized installations using our own native plant designs, crafted to thrive in your specific site conditions. By combining our expertise in plant selection, placement, and local ecosystems, we ensure each garden establishes quickly and grows beautifully over time. Our installation service is perfect for anyone who wants a ready-to-go native garden without the hassle of doing it all themselves, letting you enjoy a flourishing landscape with minimal effort.
Stewardship
Stewardship
Installation
Stewardship is all about ensuring your native garden thrives for years to come. We offer both hands-on maintenance and guidance for those who want to care for their garden themselves. From managing invasive species and monitoring soil and water conditions to supporting each plant’s growth, we help your garden stay healthy, vibrant, and ecologically balanced. Whether you prefer us to handle the work or simply need expert advice, our stewardship services make it easy to enjoy a flourishing native landscape year after year.
plants
Stewardship
plants
At Liv’s Native Nursery, we grow a diverse selection of native plants from locally collected seeds, ensuring each plant reflects the genetic heritage of Michigan and Ohio. Our plants thrive in a wide range of garden conditions, from dry to wet soils, full sun to shade, and wetland to upland ecosystems. We also consider important details such as blooming season, plant height, and flower color to help you choose the best plants for your space.
While we offer personalized consultations and full design services to guide you in selecting the ideal plants for your site, a consultation or design is not required to purchase plants. You are welcome to stop in during our open hours, make an appointment, or attend one of our upcoming events to pick up any plants you would like—making it easy to bring native beauty into your garden on your own schedule, no consultation needed!
- Before & After Projects -
before
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As one of our first design projects here at Liv's Native Nursery, we wanted to make sure that the progression of this beautiful native garden in Dundee, MI was documented. This before picture demonstrates the full potential of this underutilized space.
after
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Within just the first year of growth, the garden has filled in tremendously and has shown its true colors. This photo was taken early in the season and shows just a glimpse of what is has yet to become.
before
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before
This space in Blissfield, MI started as a blank slate with plenty of potential. The goal for the new design was to create a sense of privacy while adding vibrant color and year-round interest. We focused on selecting native plants that bloom in succession throughout the season and attract a wide variety of birds, turning this area into a dynamic, living landscape.
after
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In just the first year, this Blissfield, MI planting exceeded expectations. The native plants established quickly and thrived, thanks in large part to the well-drained sandy soil that fast-tracked their growth. The space is now bursting with color, buzzing with birds, and offers the privacy and seasonal interest we set out to achieve.
before
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This area is where all the runoff from the many roofs on our property naturally flows. At first, it was just a muddy, open space with the barn in full view. We decided to turn it into something functional and beautiful—a rain garden. Now it serves as a showcase on our nursery property, capturing roof runoff while helping to hide the barn behind lush native plantings.
after
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Now transformed into a 318-square-foot rain garden, this space captures roughly 13,000 gallons of rainwater each year. Beyond its role in managing runoff, it has become a thriving haven for pollinators, rabbits, and other wildlife—showcasing how native plants can turn problem areas into beautiful, functional habitats.
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Before its transformation, this space on the University of Toledo campus was an underused area that collected all the runoff from nearby parking lots, tennis courts, sidewalks, and even the Ottawa River. Through the GUTS (Greening UT Through Service Learning) program and support from the Student Green Fund (SGF), we saw the potential to turn it into a functional and beautiful rain garden. Our goal was to manage this runoff while creating a space that could support wildlife and serve as a living example of sustainable landscaping for the campus community.
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Planted very densely with over 2,000 plugs in the fall, the garden transformed remarkably quickly. Today, it is a stunning space that stops you in your tracks, capturing and holding a significant amount of runoff while providing habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. It stands as a vibrant example of how thoughtful rain garden design can turn stormwater challenges into beautiful, functional landscapes.
before
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Before planting, this corner lot in Milan was an ordinary patch of lawn with little to distinguish it. We saw its potential to become a showpiece that would draw attention, educate passersby about the beauty and benefits of native plants, and provide habitat for pollinators. Our goal was to transform it into a vibrant, functional garden that both inspires and supports local wildlife.
after
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This photo shows the garden just three months after planting. With some initial watering and weeding, the plants are already establishing and beginning to take shape. As the seasons progress, the garden will continue to fill in and mature, becoming a vibrant, pollinator-friendly space that highlights the beauty and ecological benefits of native plantings for everyone who passes by.