Landscaping

Landscape design topics, including; native plants,  pruning, and shoreline protection.

Landscaping

Landscape design topics, including; native plants,  pruning, and shoreline protection.

  • The eye-catching jack-in-the-pulpit boasts showy flowers that grow in shade. This is a native flower to North America.

Best Native Perennials For Shade

Best Native Perennials For Shade Best Native Perennials For Shade Native plants are a beneficial addition to any shady landscape. These plants [...]

  • Stunning blueish purple hydrangea blooms that have changed color with soil acidifier.

How To Change Hydrangea Color

How To Change Hydrangea Color How To Change Hydrangea Color Hydrangeas Can Change Color! Hydrangeas are one of the most beloved [...]

  • A young deer with its tongue out in Northern Michigan

Deer Resistant Landscape Design

Deer Resistant Landscape Design Deer Resistant Landscape Design Oh Deer! Deer are a common sight in Northern Michigan, and while they [...]

  • View of landscaping around the edge of a home in Michigan.

Michigan Landscape Design

Michigan Landscape Design Michigan Landscape Design What Is Landscape Design? Landscape design is the art of arranging and modifying outdoor spaces [...]

  • A female American Robin perched in a native tree with berries in the winter.

Planting Native Plants To Attract Birds

There are several native plant species that provide a one-stop-shop for our local birds. Native plants help to provide shelter and building materials for our flying friends, which offer ideal nesting sites for many bird species. Above all, native plants are hosts to an abundant source of food!

  • Monarch Caterpillar on Swamp Milkweed by Larkin Kinsella

Benefits Of Michigan Native Plants

Planting native has been a popular topic in recent years. But does it really live up to the hype? The answer is absolutely! From providing habitat and essential food for animals, to their show-stopping blooms, native plants bestow a host of benefits for your backyard and beyond.

  • Monarch butterfly perched on a bright orange butterfly weed bloom.

Growing Native Plants In Northern Michigan

In the past, landscaping and flower gardens were built around non-native ornamental plants with the sole purpose of looking beautiful. Now, however, there is a movement to shift our gardens back to native plants that can look beautiful and improve the overall health of our ecosystem.

Plant Native Michigan Shrubs For Fall Color

The focal point of any landscaped area can easily be a well-placed shrub. When considering a native shrub for your landscaping, it is important to choose a variety that will grow well in the area you have chosen. Considering space, sunlight, and water needs is an important first step when selecting a new shrub.

  • The eye-catching jack-in-the-pulpit boasts showy flowers that grow in shade. This is a native flower to North America.

Best Native Perennials For Shade

Best Native Perennials For Shade Best Native Perennials For Shade Native plants are a beneficial addition to any shady landscape. These plants [...]

  • Stunning blueish purple hydrangea blooms that have changed color with soil acidifier.

How To Change Hydrangea Color

How To Change Hydrangea Color How To Change Hydrangea Color Hydrangeas Can Change Color! Hydrangeas are one of the most beloved [...]

  • A young deer with its tongue out in Northern Michigan

Deer Resistant Landscape Design

Deer Resistant Landscape Design Deer Resistant Landscape Design Oh Deer! Deer are a common sight in Northern Michigan, and while they [...]

  • View of landscaping around the edge of a home in Michigan.

Michigan Landscape Design

Michigan Landscape Design Michigan Landscape Design What Is Landscape Design? Landscape design is the art of arranging and modifying outdoor spaces [...]

  • A female American Robin perched in a native tree with berries in the winter.

Planting Native Plants To Attract Birds

There are several native plant species that provide a one-stop-shop for our local birds. Native plants help to provide shelter and building materials for our flying friends, which offer ideal nesting sites for many bird species. Above all, native plants are hosts to an abundant source of food!

  • Monarch Caterpillar on Swamp Milkweed by Larkin Kinsella

Benefits Of Michigan Native Plants

Planting native has been a popular topic in recent years. But does it really live up to the hype? The answer is absolutely! From providing habitat and essential food for animals, to their show-stopping blooms, native plants bestow a host of benefits for your backyard and beyond.

  • Monarch butterfly perched on a bright orange butterfly weed bloom.

Growing Native Plants In Northern Michigan

In the past, landscaping and flower gardens were built around non-native ornamental plants with the sole purpose of looking beautiful. Now, however, there is a movement to shift our gardens back to native plants that can look beautiful and improve the overall health of our ecosystem.

Plant Native Michigan Shrubs For Fall Color

The focal point of any landscaped area can easily be a well-placed shrub. When considering a native shrub for your landscaping, it is important to choose a variety that will grow well in the area you have chosen. Considering space, sunlight, and water needs is an important first step when selecting a new shrub.