NATS Nursery Ltd. - Native Plants

Did you know NATS Nursery is Bee Friendly?  In 2015, NATS Nursery proudly committed to being neonicotinoid-free, offering a sustainable, environmentally responsible option for your planting needs. Neonicotinoids are a class of pesticides known for their toxicity to bees and other pollinators.  The use of neonicotinoids has raised significant concerns by many due to their role…

This project came to us from Alex Nataros, who is a remote northern Vancouver Island doctor. He was looking for something unique and, as much as possible, was a reflection of him, providing a place to unwind and meditate. We were given full freedom for the design from layout, products used, plant assemblage and inspiration….

NATS is so proud to share that we have received our AgSafeBC COR! The Certificate of Recognition (COR) is offered by WorkSafeBC and delivered through AgSafeBC. It recognizes businesses who have agricultural occupational health and safety plans that exceed regulatory requirements. COR recognition is earned by employers who successfully meet and pass a set of…

We would like to Welcome some new and returning staff, and Well Wishes to another! Warm Welcome to… Jennifer Adhika is back from maternity leave! Previously the Starter Plant Sales Manager, Jennifer is back in a modified role called Special Projects Coordinator. She will be working remotely and part-time. Special Projects include assisting in Custom…

The 2 Billion Trees program aims to motivate and support new tree planting projects. Over the next 10 years, up to $3.2 billion will be invested in tree planting efforts to support provinces, territories, Indigenous organizations, third-party organizations (for and not-for-profit), and provincial/territorial governments to plant two billion trees across Canada. Since 1988, NATS Nursery…

NATS Nursery would like to congratulate Walt Pinder GRP on his impending retirement. Walt has had a memorable career in the nursery trades spanning over 35 years. Stops included his own landscaping business, horticultural pesticide supply, plant brokering, landscape ornamental plant supply, native plant supply, and lastly LiveRoof® sales. He has contributed tremendously to the…

I have had a working relationship with NATS nursery since the inception of our firm some twenty years ago.  I have always enjoyed the interaction, cooperation and collaboration from Rod Nataros and his staff.  Our landscape architecture firm of approx. 30 professionals in two offices rely on the valuable technical support from NATS nursery in…

Our newly installed John Creech sedum mats are looking beautiful in Seylynn Park in North Vancouver. Sedum mats consist of a sedum variety or mix that has rooted into an easy to install matting, ready to put down pretty much anywhere. Sedums are hardy plants that work well in environments that receive direct sunlight and…