​Services

We are booking up quickly for the 2024 season with plantings and restoration projects! We will be prioritizing existing clients and only taking new clients for consultations or design services. If you are interesting in design or consulting work, please check back in fall to see if you are accepting new clients. Thank you for your interesting and desire to create native habitat in your yard!

Landscape Design

A well designed landscape can greatly increase the curb appeal of your home. Our design process focuses on native plants which support ecological functions to benefit nature. Native Plants provide food and shelter for insects and animals throughout the year, increasing the diversity of insects, birds, butterflies, mammals that will be utilizing your landscape. 
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*We do not provide any hardscape services or lawn care. 

Consultation

Before you begin restoration work on your property, it is always good practice to record the existing conditions. What plants are currently growing on your property? Are there any invasive species present? What birds or bees currently use your landscape? These are questions that can be answered by doing a site survey. Once baselines are established, we can create a Sustainable Land Management Plan to help you set achievable goals and place efforts where they are needed most to be successful.

Land Management

Have a natural area on your property and not sure how to manage it in a sustainable way?  We have the knowledge to inventory the existing conditions to determine what species are present. This includes invasive species as well. Once an inventory has been completed we create a management plan that will give you the needed guidelines to prioritize any major problem areas. Native Roots can assist with effective removal of exotic species while having minimal impact on the rest of the property. Not all invasive species are created equal and require different management techniques. 

Insect Surveys

With the decline of our natural spaces over the decades, our insect populations have also seen a decline. These include, but are not limited to, our bumble bees and butterflies. The Rusty Patch Bumble Bee was listed as endangered in 2016 and the Monarch Butterfly is close to being listed as well. However, these are not the only insects that need help and can benefit from humans incorporating native plants into our landscapes. Native Roots is staffed with knowledgeable staff that can conduct insect surveys for Bumble Bees, Butterflies, Monarch Larvae, and Odonata. We also document other insects that we find while working in our landscapes. It is exciting to see these beautiful native plants supporting so much diversity of our 6 legged friends!

Workshops & Public Speaking

Are you part of a group or organization that is interested in learning more about native landscaping, invasive species control, or green infrastructure? Owner, Danielle Bell, is always excited to discuss using natives in the landscape with the public, i.e. gardening groups, Friends groups, or nature centers.  Please send an email to [email protected] or fill out the contact form.

Winter is the perfect to get out your pencils and paper to start working on planting projects for the upcoming season. If you need some inspiration for selecting the appropriate plants, join us for one of our upcoming winter lectures.

Going from Turf to Habitat - Saturday, ​January 13, 2024
Wild Ones Milwaukee Chapters - Schlitz Audubon Nature Center at 9:30am & Wehr Nature Center at 1:30pm
It can quickly become overwhelming to convert your existing landscape into a pollinator haven. What native plants should I choose? How do I get rid of the grass? Where should I place my plantings so I don't upset my neighbors? This talk will provide you with the tools to not only design a native landscape plan but also how to take those first steps to implement the plan and bring your yard to life!


Design Your Native Gardens with Purpose and Style - Saturday, February 17, 2024
The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee - McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center, in Crystal Lake Illinois
A native yard does not have to look like the weed patch of the neighborhood. There are many well behaved native species that provide high quality habitat for pollinators and wildlife that are perfect for any residential home or restoration project. Acquire new ideas to make your native garden an eye-catching sanctuary that neighbors will love! Click here to register.

Tough Native Species for Urban Environments - April 11-12, 2024
Wisconsin American Society of Landscape Architects - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Urban environments pose tough situations for plants to thrive in. Not all native plants are adapted for these conditions but many are. We will discuss tough native species that can thrive in cities to create urban oasis landscapes that support migrating birds and insects. By selecting the right plants, you can create native landscapes that are easy to manage and that provide essential habitat for birds, pollinators and other wildlife that call our cities home. Click here to register. 


We have partnered with the Wild Ones Fox Valley Native Plant Certification Program to be an instructor for some of their elective courses. There are many great course opportunities in addition to ours to learn about the importance of native plants and how they interact with wildlife.
Check out their website for more information and how to register. The following are the classes that Danielle Bell will be teaching.

Identifying Native Trees and Shrubs in Winter (4 hrs) - Saturday, February 10, 2024
Mequon Nature Preserve (8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI 53097)
At first glance, all trees can look the same in winter. However, if you look at them in detail you can identify a tree to species by examining the buds, bark, and site conditions. Each species has a unique bud that holds the future leaves and flowers that will emerge in the spring and they know the ideal time to emerge. First we will look at the anatomy of twigs and how buds can be used to identify woody species. Then we will go outside to look at plants in their environment to look at bark and overall structure of the plants. To register click here.

Creating a Native Plant Oasis Design Plan (6 hrs) - Satuirday, November 2, 2024
Mequon Nature Preserve (8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI 53097)
To combat the effects of climate change and pollinator decline, we need to incorporate native plants into our home and business landscapes. There is a wide palate of native plants that are capable of handling tough urban environments and provide essential ecological roles. This class will teach students how to understand microclimates of a site and how to properly select the correct native plants for those areas. We will learn which plants provide habitat requirements for specialist insects as well as those that fill large niches to benefit many species from insects to mammals. A portion of the class will be held outside for students to see structure of plants in their natural environment. To register click here.

Restoring Our Upland Plant Communities - Friday, August 23 & Saturday, August 24, 2024
Saukville Field Station 3095 Bluegoose Rd Saukville, WI 53080
Plant communities are always in a state of transformation. They can be either moving toward the next phase of succession or regressing due to disturbance. Due to fragmentation and invasion of exotic species, our woodlands and prairies are being threatened. Our actions as land managers can greatly impact the quality of our remaining natural habitats to restore them to their original beauty. In this workshop, we will discuss various management practices that work to restore our native prairie and woodland ecosystems to remove invasive species and increasing diversity of both plant and animal inhabitants. This class is not available for college credit but can count towards continuning education credits. Click here to register.


If you are interested in learning more about native plants, invasive species, management techniques or pollinators and insects please reach out! We are happy to spread the importance of native plants in the landscape at any scale. 

Recorded Webinars

Wild Ones - Meet the Designers
Wild Ones Racine Chapter - Companion Planting
​Wild Ones Menomonee River Area - The Forgotten Layer
Climate Change Realty Podcast​
​WGTD Radio - Native Plant Landscaping

Native Roots, LLC
Glendale, WI 53209
920.382.6108
[email protected]