Kauai Seascapes Nursery, Inc. (KSN) is a family owned and operated business. KSN was started in the early 80’s by Steve Roush as a “backyard nursery”, lawn and garden service. It transitioned into a lush tropical nursery and landscaping business when the Roush family (wife Mary, and daughters Serina and Michelle) moved to Kalihiwai Ridge in 1992.

Steve established a half acre zoysia sod farm, a covered shade area for plant propagation and seedlings, an area for small to large potted plants and several acres of large field grown stock as well as some very large potted specimens. He became a collector and brought in unique seedling palms from the Big Island that are from all over the world. He collected seeds from his own farm and other places and sprouted them at his nursery.

Steve had an obsession with Ti plants, and cross pollinated and developed many new hybrid Ti’s in unique and vibrant colors. He also collected and bred colorful crotons.

Steve was an avid surfer, blue water hunter and fisherman and was well suited for life on Kauai. He always shared his catch with his many friends, neighbors, and clients who became his friends. The remains of many fish carcasses are buried under some of our largest trees and palms, providing the richest source of natural fertilizer available.