Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Backyard Plant Nursery in Clear Lake, IA
Natural Plus Nursery is a family-owned and operated business rooted in Clear Lake, Iowa, where we cultivate a deep connection to nature and community. Our mission is to help customers enhance their landscapes with high-quality plants, shrubs, and trees while fostering a love for the outdoors in future generations. With decades of experience, we provide expert guidance on plant selection, placement, and care, ensuring every customer finds the perfect fit for their space.We prioritize sustainable practices and seasonal availability, offering personalized service to meet both novice and experienced gardeners' needs. Our commitment to transparency, ethical business practices, and customer satisfaction drives everything we do, from our competitive pricing to our educational resources on plant care and landscaping.
Services
Backyard Plants
Shrub Selection
Tree Planting
Landscaping Guides
Seasonal Hours
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We are a family-owned nursery with generational expertise in horticulture.
- Our staff provides personalized, knowledge-based plant selection guidance.
- We offer curated, high-quality plants suited to local Iowa climates.
- Seasonal hours ensure fresh, timely plant availability year-round.
- We prioritize sustainable practices and community education on nature.
Services
Backyard Plants
We offer a curated selection of backyard plants tailored to Iowa's climate, including perennials, annuals, and native species. Our inventory ensures vibrant, low-maintenance gardens that thrive year-round. Expert staff guide customers in choosing plants suited to their soil, sunlight, and aesthetic preferences.
Shrub Selection
Our nursery provides diverse shrubs for hedges, privacy screens, and ornamental landscaping. We emphasize compact varieties for small spaces and seasonal bloomers for year-round interest. Detailed care instructions ensure long-term health and growth.
Tree Planting
From ornamental trees to shade providers, we supply hardy tree species ideal for Iowa landscapes. Our team advises on proper planting techniques, spacing, and maintenance to maximize growth potential and environmental benefits.
Landscaping Guides
Free downloadable guides help customers plan landscapes, including tips on plant placement, fall color trees, and small-space shrubs. Resources are designed to simplify decision-making and prevent common gardening mistakes.
Seasonal Hours
Our nursery operates seasonally, with extended hours during peak growing months and winter appointments for specialized needs. Hours align with plant availability, ensuring customers access fresh stock at optimal planting times.
People
Dave Hopper
Owner
Dave Hopper co-owns Natural Plus Nursery with his wife Mary. Raised on the land his grandparents and parents once owned, he combines generational knowledge with a passion for sustainable horticulture to serve local gardeners.
Mary Hopper
Owner
Mary Hopper partners with Dave to manage daily operations at Natural Plus Nursery. Her focus on community engagement and environmental stewardship shapes the nursery's educational resources and family-friendly approach to gardening.
Questions
What are Natural Plus Nursery's seasonal hours?
We operate April 15-June 30: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-12. July-Nov 10: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-12. Closed Sundays and major holidays. Winter hours are by appointment only.
Do you offer landscaping advice?
Yes, our staff provides free guidance on plant selection, placement, and care. We also offer downloadable guides for small-space shrubs, fall color trees, and seasonal planting.
What types of plants do you sell?
We specialize in trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals suited to Iowa's climate. Our inventory includes native species, compact varieties for small spaces, and seasonal bloomers.
Are your plants grown locally?
Many plants are grown on-site or sourced from regional growers to ensure climate adaptability. We prioritize quality and sustainability in all our nursery stock.
Reviews (5)
Kelli Wasicek
Aug 21, 2021
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Love how friendly and knowledgeable everyone @ Natural Plus Nursery is! Got a couple Lime Light Hydrangeas, Lavender, and a Velvet Viking Japanese Maple today! The sedum I bought there last year!
Greg Fielder
Feb 15, 2021
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Awesome staff! great selection of trees, bushes, flowers, and decorations! Was recommended this place by another local greenhouse, and was definitely impressed!
Michelle Hartman
Nov 11, 2020
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I always love shopping from a local family business! I am very excited to plant my new Weigela Shrub! It is always such a peaceful & enjoyable shopping experience at the Hopper Farm!
Brian Winfrey
Jan 13, 2020
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Best selection of trees and plants in the area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very responsible priced.
Mark Alcorn
Nov 13, 2017
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Mike is very knowledgeable and helpful in planning our home landscape projects. His nursery is always beautiful, healthy, well stocked and diverse. We really enjoy our visits there.