Virtual Garden Design Plans for DIY Native Plant Gardens

Designed by us. planted by you.

Get a clear, personalized virtual garden design plan for your property built around native plants, your site conditions, and your goals.

Perfect for homeowners who want a professional design without paying for installation.

What Is a Virtual Garden Design Plan?

A virtual garden design plan is a professionally designed layout and planting plan tailored specifically to your:

  • Property conditions (sun, soil, moisture)

  • Lifestyle and maintenance preferences

  • Aesthetic goals (naturalistic, meadow-style, structured, etc.)

You receive a complete roadmap so you can install the garden yourself—without second-guessing plant choices or layout decisions.

This service includes design and planning only (no installation).

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Who This Is For

This service is a great fit if you:

  • Want a native plant garden that actually thrives

  • Feel overwhelmed by plant choices and layout decisions

  • Plan to install the garden yourself

  • Want expert design guidance without full-service landscaping costs

  • Care about doing it right the first time

Garden Design Plans Include:

  • Detailed and easy-to-follow design of plant layout (see example).

  • Planting plan including:

    • Plant list, and planting instructions

    • List of trusted & recommended native plant suppliers near you.

    • Suggested site preparation methods/plan

  • Garden management guide

  • Three free minor revisions of design plan

  • Lifetime support for post-project questions

  • 10% off native plants at In Our Nature (one time use)

Design Plan - Small to Medium Size Projects

$425-$680

Perfect for the average urban/suburban front yard or backyard.

Affordable Pricing

Design Plan - Large Projects

$680 +

Perfect for both front and backyard design, larger country properties.

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Getting Started Is Easy!

  • Get in touch

  • You will be sent a detailed questionnaire to help us understand your site & goals.

  • You will be provided with a quote after the questionnaire has been completed.

  • If you’re happy to proceed then a 50% deposit is required

  • We will get started on your design, keeping you in the loop the whole way from plant choices to garden layout. You’ll get multiple opportunities to review the design to ensure your satisfaction.

  • Expect the finished product in 1-3 weeks depending on time of year and size of project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. The plan is created specifically for DIY implementation

  • We will need basic information on your site conditions such as pictures, square foot area of the site, sun/soil/moisture conditions and others that will be covered in the questionnaire we send you.

  • We are most knowledgeable on the plants of the great lakes region and typically stick to that area.

  • We primarily use native and near-native plants but will incorporate non-native plants if specially requested by the client. We have a zero tolerance rule for any plant listed as invasive.

  • Yes, we can work with plans given to use by a landscape architect or landscaper.

  • No, we strictly deal with plants but will gladly work with a landscape architect to add plants to a site plan.

  • Yes, we can take care of everything from design to installation. Find more info on our full range of services (click here).

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