Vern Stephens

Vern Stephens owns Designs by Nature, LLC, a native plant nursery and native landscape consulting company. He retired from the Michigan DNR Wildlife Division as a Senior Wildlife Assistant, where his work specialized in grasslands and invasive species management.

Designs by Nature, LLC

Getting a Piece of the Action: Growing Your Business to Include the Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Native Plant Landscapes

Session Track: Overview (All sessions), Plants & Design

Start Date/Time: Tue, 01/21/2025 - 9:15 AM

End Date/Time: Tue, 01/21/2025 - 10:15 AM

A previously slow but steady movement towards native landscapes is beginning to accelerate, with a demand for lower-maintenance properties and landscapes that use less water, include less lawn, benefit wildlife, and offer a more naturalized look than traditionally cultivated properties. This session is for anyone interested in learning more about the design, installation, and maintenance of native plant landscapes and capturing a share of this burgeoning market.

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