Our Mission

At Good Nature, we believe in Value Beyond Expectation. We take pride in meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations, whether we’re caring for a property for one day, one season, or many years. We value the relationships we build with our clients and take the time to really know the properties we care for. With a strong focus on plant health, thoughtful garden care, and responsible land stewardship, we want every client to feel confident that their property is in good hands. We believe your garden is worth getting a little dirty for!

Our Services

🌿 Garden Maintenance & Plant Care

  • Regular garden maintenance

  • Spring & fall clean-ups

  • Weeding, pruning, shaping

  • Tree, shrub and fruit tree pruning

  • Plant health treatments and pest control

  • Annual basket and container planting with maintenance 

  • Indoor plant care and maintenance

  • Irrigation startups / shut down, basic troubleshooting and repairs

  • Long Term property care

🎄Winter Holiday Container Decorating

  • Custom outdoor winter arrangements

  • Fresh-cut evergreen branches and natural accents

  • Designed for residential and commercial properties

  • Removal after the holiday season

🌲 Wildfire Preparedness & Forest Care

  • Forest understory thinning and fuel reduction

  • Wildfire-smart property maintenance around homes and structures

  • Fir beetle mitigation and tree health monitoring

  • Selective thinning to improve forest health

  • Acreage clean-ups and ongoing rural property maintenance

🌱 Installations & Enhancements

  • Garden rejuvenation

  • Soil Amendment for roses, trees, shrubs and perennials 

  • Thoughtful and collaborative garden design

  • Drought-tolerant landscape solutions

  • Landscape refreshes and softscape upgrades

  • Dividing and relocating overcrowded perennials

  • Weed suppression and mulching

  • Xeriscaping ( rock and Fabric )

  • Ivy Matheson created our overall landscape design in 2004. Since then, Good Nature has faithfully and professionally maintained Ivy’s and our vision for a beautiful, liveable outdoor space. The Good Nature team, under the direction of Garden Manager Lynn, is very knowledgeable about local plants and is meticulous in caring for them. No detail escapes their attention. We love our garden!

    ~ Jeff & Valerie Millar ( Design, Install, Maintain 22 yrs )

  • Excellent experience with Good Nature. They assisted with the design, plant selection and installation for several flowerbeds. I found Lynn’s knowledge of plants for our growing zone to be extensive and invaluable. The crew was professional, courteous and very tidy. I would highly recommend Good Nature and would not hesitate to use their services in the future

    ~ Deanna (Garden Installation)

Why Choose Us

We are a locally owned garden and landscaping company based in Salmon Arm, proudly serving the Shuswap for over 25 years.

We care for everything from established residential / commercial gardens and seasonal maintenance to landscape improvements, forest health, wildfire mitigation, and fir beetle protection. For us, it’s about more than keeping a garden looking good. It’s about knowing the property, understanding what it needs, and building a relationship with the people so they too can enjoy their space.

Many of the gardens we care for today have been with Good Nature for years, some for decades. We’re fortunate to have clients who have trusted us with their properties for the long haul, and we don’t take that trust lightly. We believe good relationships are built over time by paying attention, communicating with our clients, knowing their property, and caring about the little things before they become big things.

We’re not interested in rushing through a property just to get to the next one. We take the time to understand what a garden needs, what a client wants, and what makes sense for the landscape long-term.

  • Residential

  • Commercial

  • Lake house / Summer homes

  • Estate & Seasonal Property Maintenance

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Ivy’s Legacy

Good Nature began with Ivy Matheson over 25 years ago. Originally under the name Mums in the Garden, Ivy built the company and became a familiar and trusted part of the Shuswap gardening community. She was known for her love and knowledge of plants, her high standards, and the care and creativity she brought to every garden she worked on. But it was Ivy herself that people remember most. She was warm, genuine, hardworking, and, as we’ve heard from so many people in the community, simply salt of the earth. She had a way of making people feel welcome, and a genuine happiness that stayed with you.

Ivy had a particular love for Japanese maples, and you can still see her style woven throughout many of the gardens she created. Ivy has since passed away, and these gardens have become part of her legacy. Today, her husband Corey operates Good Nature, and carrying that legacy forward is a big part of what we do.

Many of the gardens we care for today are ones Ivy designed and nurtured over the years. We know we’re not just looking after plants. We’re looking after years of work, relationships, memories, and trust. We feel very fortunate to continue caring for these gardens and to be part of their story.

Meet the Team

  • Lynn

    GARDEN MANAGER

    Lynn brings many years of experience in landscaping and garden management to Good Nature. She takes a practical, hands-on approach, with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine care for the gardens she looks after. Keeping clients happy and informed is just as important to her as keeping their properties looking their best. Known around the crew for her “weed eyes,” she has an uncanny ability to spot a weed from across the property and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty.

    She brings fresh ideas to the gardens while respecting the legacy and high standards Ivy Matheson built into them years ago. She believes in doing things properly, keeping the crew on their toes, and keeping the work fun. She knows when a plant needs a little TLC or a new address. She might even convince you that spreading mulch can be fun.

    Outside of Good Nature, Lynn is a fine art photographer who hosts art shows throughout the Shuswap. When she's not behind the camera, you'll likely find her exploring the Shuswap with her husband and son. 

    Favorite flower: Dinner Plate Dahlia
    Favorite shrub: Twist and Shout Big Leaf Hydrangea

  • Corey

    OWNER / OPERATOR

    Corey is the owner and operator of Good Nature. He brings a strong work ethic, a deep respect for the land, and a genuine commitment to his clients and his team. His career in forest health and wildfire mitigation includes fir beetle mitigation, forest health assessments, wildfire action plans, and fuel management throughout the Shuswap.

    He believes good land care means looking beyond the job in front of you and thinking about the health and future of the landscape. He’s also the real-life version of MacGyver and can fix just about anything on the spot with whatever tools and materials happen to be available. He takes pride in supporting his team, treating people fairly, and creating a work environment where people enjoy showing up.

    Outside of Good Nature, Corey enjoys fishing, hunting and time with his family. Everyday is an adventure in the Shuswap.

    Favorite flower: Hibiscus
    Favorite Tree: Douglas Fir, Catalpa, Monkey Puzzle


  • Dani

    HORTICULTURE SUPERVISOR

    Dani loves the hands-on nature of her work and takes pride in helping gardens and outdoor spaces thrive. She’s strong, fast, efficient, and doesn’t waste much time getting down to the business of gardening. She has a great eye for detail and enjoys seeing a garden come together, but don’t expect her to stroll through the day. She’s been known to walk so fast at work that she’s literally walked the soles right off her shoes.

    When she’s not in the garden, Dani is usually up to something creative. She loves thrifting, rearranging furniture just for fun, and giving new life to vintage finds. She has a natural eye for design and enjoys finding creative ways to make things beautiful, both inside and out.

    Favorite flower: Black Magic Red Rose
    Favorite Tree: Western Red Cedar


  • Andrea

    HORTICULTURE ASSISTANT

    Andrea is a dedicated horticultural assistant with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating beautiful, well-maintained gardens. She believes a healthy garden starts from the ground up, and that getting to the root of those pesky weeds is the key to keeping things looking their best.

    Outside of Good Nature, Andrea is happiest outdoors. She enjoys paddle boarding, camping, hiking, and exploring the Shuswap with her husband and fur animals. She also enjoys floral arranging, because apparently spending all day around plants isn’t enough.

    Favorite flower: Café au Lait Dahlia
    Favorite shrub: Limelight Hydrangea

  • Suzie

    Suzi brings several years of experience as a certified greenskeeper, along with a strong background in property management and landscape maintenance. Now in her third season with Good Nature, she’s known for her reliable work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to bring fresh, innovative ideas to the gardens. Strong in both muscle and ideas, Suzie isn't afraid to think outside the garden bed or tackle a job that requires a little extra elbow grease. 

    During the winter months, her free time is mostly spent skiing in Revelstoke. In the summer, she enjoys spending time with her dog and chickens, and can often be found night gardening. Apparently, the best time to garden is when the bugs have gone to bed.

    Favourite flower: Dinner Plate Dahlia

    Favourite shrub: Hydrangea 


We'd Love to Hear From You

Every garden has a story, and we'd love to hear yours. Whether you have a project in mind or aren't quite sure where to start, we can help. Get in touch today.

Proudly serving the Shuswap and area:

Salmon arm, Sorento, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Tappen Valley, White Lake

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Our Garden Tour

A little of what we do, where we do it, and the people behind it. From garden transformations and fresh starts to the ongoing care of well-loved landscapes, these are some of the spaces and projects we've had the pleasure of working on. Every property has its own character, and we take pride in making each one thrive.