​Services

Every square foot of landscape that is planted with native species provides essential ecosystem services for the entire food web. 

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.

From Turf to Habitat- Saturday, Feb 14, 2026
Port Washington Greening Up your Winter Blues
St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church 10:15am - 11:15am
Too often native plants in the home landscape get the image of being unruly and messy. The truth is there are 5 simple steps you can do to incorporate native plants into your landscape to bring in a diversity of pollinators and wildlife to your property. We will discuss which native species are best suited for the home landscape and how to incorporate them as new beds or within existing plantings. After this talk we will be participating in a lunch time panel disucssion to answer your gardening questions. 

Rain Garden Workshop - Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District (MMSD)
March 7 2026 10:00am - 11:30am, Atkinson Branch Milwaukee Public Library 
March 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am, Tippecanoe Branch Milwaukee Public Library
MMSD is holding two Rain Garden workshops for the general public to learn about the importance of catching rain water where it falls. We will discuss simple ways every homeowner can keep stormwater runoff on their property including installation of native plants in a rain garden. Topics will include how to site the rain garden, what species are best for home landscapes, and how to create a design plan. Attendees will also be able to purchase native plants directly from MMSD through their annual plant sale to install on their property. To register click here. 

From Turf to Habitat Wauwatosa  - Saturday, ​March 7, 2026
Wauwatosa Garden Club - Wauwatosa Public Library Firefly Room 2:00pm - 2:40pm
 We will discuss which native species are best suited for the home landscape and how to incorporate them as new beds or within existing plantings. This talk will provide you with the tools to create a landscape plan that is not only beautiful but will bring your gardens to life! We will also discuss how to certify your landscape as a Wildlife Habitat through National Wildlife Federation to help Wauwatosa become a Wildlife Habitat Community.

Creating Habitat in your Home Landscape- Saturday, ​March 14, 2026
Retzer Nature Center Room 9:00am - Noon
Join us as we learn about invasive species from the Conservation Biologist for Waukesha County. Following her talk we will learn how you can increase the diversity of your home landscape by removing exotic and ornemental species and including host and keystone native plants. We will discuss which native species are best suited for the home landscape and how to incorporate them as new beds or within existing plantings. This talk will provide you with the tools to create a landscape plan that is not only beautiful but will bring your gardens to life! 

Natural Landscaping For Birds  - Saturday, ​April 18, 2026
Brookfield Garden Club - Sheraton Hotel - Brookfield 8:00am - 1:00pm
This event connects native habitat, birds and community while empowering participants with simple actions they can take at home. Together, these efforts help strengthen Community Wildlife Habitat Certifications and build more connected wildlife corridors across the land. Danielle will share simple, approachable steps for incorporating native plants into home landscapes, including how keystone species can dramatically increase the value of your yard for wildlife. In addition to Danielle presenting there are a number of other bird experts that will be providing helpful information on how to make your yard bird friendly. See the promotion flyer and register here. 

Building Habitats by Adding Host Plants to your Landscape  - Monday, ​April 27, 2026
Racine/Kenosha Master Gardeners - Sturtevant Village Hall 6:00pm
All native plants provide either nectar or pollen as a food source for adult pollinators and insects. However, there are certain species that have evolved with insects to provide food for their larval stage. These plants provide keystone services that are needed to support the complete ecosystem in your landscape. This talk will discuss must-have host plants to include in your home landscape. ​


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 (5 hrs) - Saturday, February 21, 2026
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) - Saturday, November 7, 2026
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.



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. 

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