Frequently Asked Questions about the nursery

 

We love it when you have questions… and most times, we have answers!

This is a great place to start to get some of your burning questions answered about the nursery and our offerings.

 

I need someone to do my landscaping.. can you help me?


We are not taking any new clients for landscaping jobs at this time. We do install trees and shrubs that we purchased from our nursery, please inquire by calling 641-357-7495.

Will you come to my yard and give me suggestions on what to plant?

We are not currently doing house visits, but we LOVE giving you suggestions on what to plant.

The solution?? You gather the needed information and bring it to the nursery, and we help you find the perfect plants for your space!

We encourage you to take pictures and measurements of the area you are hoping to fill with beautiful plants.

And don’t forget to download the free Guide to Being Your Own Landscape Designer —it asks you the exact questions you need to get started (and the same questions we will ask you when you get here!)

Bring all the information you’ve gathered into the nursery, and one of our knowledgable (and good looking) staff will help you pick out exactly what you need!

What do you sell?

Please note, this list is not all inclusive. Please call the nursery for more details, varieties, sizes, and availability.

  • Shade Trees

    • many varieties of Maple, Oak, Hackberry, Elm, Locust, Birch, ginkgo, linden

  • Fruit trees: Apples, Pears, Cherries, Peach

  • Ornamental trees: caragana, crabapple trees, hydrangea trees, lilac trees, redbud, serviceberry

  • Evergreens: arborvitae, cedar, juniper, spruce

  • Windbreak evergreens and shrubs (in bareroot in the spring)

  • Potted Shrubs

    • Barberries, boxwood, buckthorn, burning bush, dogwoods, hydrangeas, lilac, magnolia, ninebark, potentilla, rhododendron, roses, spirea

  • Many perennials, including natives like coneflower and black eyed susans

  • Mature trees (balled and burlap)

  • White cedar mulch in bulk (we currently do not have any other type of mulch)

  • River rock in bulk (2 sizes: 1.5” and 2.5”)

  • Tree wraps

  • Metal art for your yard

  • Select pottery

Do you deliver and/or plant the plants I buy?

Yes, we can!

We charge a delivery fee based on where you are located, and a planting fee based on the type and quantity of plants.

Please inquire about this planting/delivery service at time of purchase.

What do you sell in bulk materials?

  • River Rock (2 sizes: 1.5” and 2.5”)

  • Class A Roadstone

  • Limestone Fines

  • Cedar Mulch

  • Sand

  • Pea Gravel

To note about bulk material: Please call the nursery (641-357-7495) before coming to ensure we have the product on hand, and that we have someone available to operate the equipment to load you.

We do deliver bulk materials, delivery fee based on your location.

What don’t you sell?

  • bulbs

  • vegetable starters

  • bags of mulch

  • different colored rock

  • sod

  • top soil

  • pond plants

  • annuals

Do you have a guarantee?

Yes. Trees and shrubs purchased in 2023 are guaranteed until October 1, 2023. Exception include roses, grasses, perennials, and peach trees.

Where are you located?

We are between Clear Lake and Mason City, and between 106 and Highway 18, just southeast of the Furleigh Farm, about a mile south of the airport.

Our address: 10075 263rd Street, Clear Lake.

Here’s a map to help you.

Are you open?

Depends on when you’re reading this. We keep seasonal hours, you can find them HERE.

Spring Hours: Mon thru Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3

Please be respectful of business hours as the owners do live on the property.

We are not available to assist you unless it’s during business hours, or unless you have made an appointment.

Who owns Natural plus Nursery?

Dave and Mary Hopper are the owners and operators of the nursery. Along with their two children they live in the farm house located just up the hill from the nursery.

When you are visiting, please drive slowly, as they are often outside playing!

And make sure you stop to pet Pearl Cat and Lena Bear (the yellow lab).

You can read more about the history of Natural Plus HERE.

I have a question about a plant. Can you help?

Yes!

We love answering your plant questions. We recommend you come out to the nursery so we can chat with you in person. During peak spring season we are flooded with calls, emails, and social media messages, and unfortunately with our limited staff, we are unable to respond to all messages.

You can find a lot of information on our BLOG.

We look forward to seeing you!