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Unlike traditional landscapers, we create beautiful, sustainable landscapes that look like Idaho not England or the Eastern U.S.

Native & Xeric Plants –

Originators of Idaho Signature-Scapes
Idaho Signature-Scapes

·        High Desert Signature-Scape

·        Foothills Signature-Scape

·        Rocky Mt High Signature-Scape

·        Songbird Signature-Scape

·        Butterfly & Pollinator Signature-Scape

·        Deer-proof Signature-Scape

·        Fire-wise Signature-Scape

·        Wetland Signature-Scape

·        Living Rocks Signature-Scape

·        We can replace your existing bluegrass with  more economical and sustainable native or xeric grasses

 ·        We’re the originators of the Idaho Signature-Scape: designed with the beauty of the Gem State in mind

 ·        Choose from a variety of Signature-Scapes: High Desert, Song Birds, Alpine, Firewise,  Butterflies, Idaho native, and more.

·        We understand the hurdles of native landscapes and utilize weed control and stewardship.

·        We offer the hard-scape to incorporate into your plan: pavers, river stone, boulders, pathways, etc.

 

Natives Offer More!

·      Natural beauty

·      Wildlife habitat

·      Water savings

·      Sustainable landscapes even in the face of climate change


Using more drought tolerant grass species for a lawn is like buying water insurance. 

-         Will survive water restrictions

-         Will flourish when water is moderate

Using native grasses means slower growth for less maintenance.  Once a month mowing may  be all you need. 

 

Native & Xeric Plants –

 The eXperts in Native and Xeric.

Originators of the Idaho Signature- Scape

208-365-4331- info@nxplants.com

www.nxplants.com

 THINKING LIKE A NATIVE

     The great conservationist Aldo Leopold suggested that we learn to "think like a mountain" in order to understand the complexities behind natural ecological systems.
     At Native & Xeric Plants, we employ this philosophy and strive to "think like natives". The very reason that some natives are drought tolerant is because evolution has made them different than plants that evolved in wetter climates.  We are employing new technologies that support those differences such as non-traditional pots that accommodate deep tap roots of native plants


 
The owners:Stew and Margo Churchwell

 

Stew Churchwell has had decades of experience living the native lifestyle.  His back to nature sense took he and his family in the early 80’s into the mountains of Central Idaho where they learned first hand how to live off the land.  He managed a restoration project on the East Fork of the Salmon River that helped turn back a century of ranching operations that had wiped out the native plant population.  Now you’ll find shrubs, forbs and native grasses that support a myriad of wildlife.

Stew @nxplants.com

 

 

Margo Churchwell comes into the business as a novice.  She brings the perspective of many who understand the importance of providing landscapes and habiscapes that best suit the environment because of their water conservation and shelter or food the plants provide.   
Margo@nxplants.com

 


Our Associations:
We are proud to be active members of the following organizations:
Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association     www.inlagrow.org
Intermountain Native Plant Growers Association    www.utahschoice.org
Idaho Native Plant Society http://www.idahonativeplants.org/
We have active contractors, nursery and seed dealer's licenses in the state of Idaho.