Michigan garden

Delve into the heart of what it means for a plant to be truly “native” to Michigan. We unpack their importance, unravel the myriad benefits they bring to our gardens, and offer hands-on advice for weaving them into your personal outdoor sanctuary. As enthusiasts of functional beauty, you’ll discover: 🌱The basic foundations of Michigan native plants 🐝Their critical role in ecological preservation 🌸Practical steps for integrating native species into garden designs

Find the Best Vegetables to Grow in Michigan with this Ultimate Guide. You'll even learn why you should grow them and how to grow them in Michigan!

A yellow peony, showy trillium, award-winning hosta and periwinkle-blue iris are some of a Michigan expert's plant picks—and they'll thrive in your Midwest garden, too.

Find the Best Vegetables to Grow in Michigan with this Ultimate Guide. You'll even learn why you should grow them and how to grow them in Michigan!

A yellow peony, showy trillium, award-winning hosta and periwinkle-blue iris are some of a Michigan expert's plant picks—and they'll thrive in your Midwest garden, too.

Discover the 40 native flowers growing in Michigan & the Great Lakes region: from wetland & woodland to open grasslands & beyond!

Discover the best shrubs for Michigan to enhance your landscape planting. Find the perfect Michigan shrubs, whether you're looking for shade shrubs, flowering varieties, or options that thrive in winter. Explore a variety of options and transform your outdoor space with the best Michigan trees & shrubs.

Adapting private land doesn’t only improve wildlife habitat it also will relieve the stress of dealing with non-native plant varieties. These gardens, once established, need less water, pesticides, and fertilizer compared to hybrid plants. Also, they can improve the land by reducing erosion and limiting the pooling of water. More information on native plant growers can be found HERE.

Are you looking for plants that are native to the state of Michigan? We explain what it means to be a Michigan native plant and share a short list of...

With its northern position and being near the Great Lakes, Michigan is a little cooler than other states with its USDA Hardiness Zones are Zone 4, 5 and 5.