Native plants are the foundation of healthy ecosystems. That is why at Seven Bends Nursery the native plants we produce are the foundation for all of our services. Whether contacting us for a consultation, a landscape design or for a lecture it all comes back to our plants.
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Native
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Sustainably Sourced
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Straight Species
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Neonicotinoid-free
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Peat Free
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Beautiful & Resilient
Supporting life and learning through sustainable landscapes
Our inventory includes an assortment of native perennial flowers, trees, and shrubs important for wildlife within Virginia, with a focus on the Shenandoah Valley, Piedmont, and Appalachia. We grow from seed, cuttings, and plugs, and supplement with larger stock from like-minded nurseries. We practice sustainable resource use, are peat and neonicotinoid-free, and follow integrated pest management protocol designed with the aim of creating healthy plants that have the best chance at fighting off disease and pests. We are one of the few nurseries that grow "straight-species", or "wild-type" plants only.
Planting native plants has many benefits. Native plants provide important resources for wildlife such as pollinators and birds. The root systems of some native plants, like grasses, promote good soil health by spreading deeper and wider than non-natives. Because they are suited to our local environment, planting native also offers relief for homeowners by eliminating the need for intensive maintenance such as watering, amending the soil, and controlling pests. If your plants show signs of nibbling, don’t fret. This is what you planted them for - to provide not only beauty, but to sustain life!
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