As we get closer to our one hundredth year, I can't help but think of all the exciting projects Natorp's have been involved with and how we have grown as a family and a company.  I think about how my great grandfather started out with a dream and a desire to help beautify the area through landscaping and how he came to realize that in order to give his clients the best possible chance at succeeding he needed to start with quality plant material.  This became the reason he started to grow his own plants in the native soil to assure that he had hardy, quality plants.  As Natorp's has grown, we've learned that not only do you need to use the best possible plants and materials but you need to have knowledgeable people with a desire to help others succeed.  We still grow our own plants today only now we have over 500 acres.  Growing up working in the fields and on the landscape crews has taught me that our business is one that is ever changing not only in the varieties of plants but in the technology of growing and installing them.  Natorp's has always been on the cutting edge of the industry  trying new equipment and techniques for growing, harvesting, designing and installing landscapes.  We continue to be active in state and national organizations to stay informed and exchange ideas.  At this time we employ eight design consultants who have a passion for landscape as well as two additional designers who all work together to assure that your project will not only meet your expectations but exceed them!  Another exciting thing about the landscape business is that it is growing; literally.  It is not like buying a new car where it loses value as soon as you drive it home.  A well designed and maintained landscape will actually increase the value of a home or business.  To help our customers enjoy their landscapes for years to come we decided to start maintaining them about ten years ago.  Now you can have a beautiful yard and still have time to do the things you enjoy.  With our professional crews visiting your landscape on a regular basis we can catch problems early and come up with a plan to fix them.  The other very important thing that I have learned from my grandfather and father is that if you are going to devote time to do something that you should do it right and then stand behind it.  My brother, Kyle, and I both feel that Natorp's will be here for a long time to come and we will stand behind the Natorp name.
                                                                                                       Craig Natorp