Carl Meyers and Terrel Knutson became friends at NC State University while pursuing their degrees in Landscape Horticulture and Design. Terrel already operated a lawn care business in Raleigh and Carl helped him on the weekends. Our sister company, Unique Garden Plants, compliments Appalachian Naturescapes by providing plants on-line that are difficult to find Appalachian Naturescapes was founded by Carl Meyers, Jr. on January 1, 1997 and Incorporated January 1, 2000. Carl operated the company for three years as a sole proprietor. We can design something as simple as a foundation planting or as elaborate as a premier outdoor living space. AppNatInc offers great design services. We have three graduates of NC State University's Horticulture and Design program. This service can be as personalized as if you hired an interior decorator for the outdoors or "just make it work and beautiful In our designs we deal with and consider: drainage, slopes, curb appeal, specialized pl ant selection and vehicular and pedestrian circulation, just to name a few.. Custom Work