Native Plant Guy Consulting
Eco-friendly solutions for a sustainable future
Native Plant Guy Consulting
Eco-friendly solutions for a sustainable future
Eco-friendly solutions for a sustainable future
Eco-friendly solutions for a sustainable future
To help homeowners, professionals, and communities create landscapes that function—using practical, science-based approaches and regionally appropriate plants that support pollinators, manage stormwater, and provide lasting value beyond the landscape. Plants that work—built for real conditions.

Founder of Native Plant Guy with 30+ years experience in horticulture, restoration, and landscape management. Lifetime New York State Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional with a strong foundation as a grower, experience preparing professionals in green infrastructure, including rain gardens and stormwater systems

Practical guidance on using Western New York native plants to build low-maintenance, functional landscapes. Focused on real site conditions, plant communities, and what actually works.

Learn how to manage water using WNY-native plants and simple, functional design. Covers rain gardens, bioswales, and strategies that improve drainage and reduce runoff.

Explore the role of native plants in traditional food systems and sustainable landscapes.
Connects ecology, culture, and practical application.

Site-specific recommendations using regionally appropriate native species. Clear, practical direction for plant selection, layout, and long-term performance.

Field-tested approaches to building and maintaining landscapes that function. Emphasis on plant ID, maintenance, and native species suited to WNY conditions..

Practical, real-world presentations designed for homeowners, gardeners, and professionals—focused on plants that perform and landscapes that work.
Learn how to match native plants to real site conditions: soil, light, and moisture, to create landscapes that perform, require less maintenance, and support local ecology.
Explore edible native plants of the Northeast and their role in local ecosystems, traditional uses, and sustainable foraging practices.
Learn how to use native grasses and sedges to replace high-maintenance turf with low-input landscapes that provide structure, seasonal interest, and real ecological function.
Practical plant choices and design strategies for creating healthy, low-maintenance landscapes in dry shade, deep shade, and under trees.
Learn how to use woody native plants to add structure, function, and long-term performance to your landscape.
A real-world look at how the Seneca Nation of Indians brings “Food is Our Medicine” to life through traditional agriculture, native plants, and community programs rooted in culture, health, and land stewardship.
A limited number of reduced-rate programs are available each season for local nonprofit garden clubs as part of ongoing community outreach.
Availability is limited and scheduled based on calendar capacity.

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