Michigan garden ideas

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

The vivid blue flowers bloom in late spring. They’re easy to grow and thrive in full or part sun with little maintenance.

Native plants are more hardy, less disease resistant, and better for nature. Here are 9 beautiful ones or the Midwest that you want in your yard.

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.

As we begin 2021 and start our gardens one of the things I have wanted to do as we dive into providing a deeper connection into the community here at Fresh Exchange is beginning to share other people’s gardens. I know things about gardening and have my own ways of doing and playing in my […]

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...

Wild Ones has recently launched a new website to help you create your own native garden with plants specific to your ecoregion. The website includes free professionally-designed garden plans for To…

Are you looking to enhance your Michigan landscape with beautiful shrubs? Discover the best options with our guide to the top shrubs for Michigan. Whether you're in need of shade-loving plants, winter bloomers, or vibrant flowering shrubs, we've got you covered. Create a stunning outdoor oasis with the best Michigan trees and shrubs that thrive in your region's climate. From evergreen varieties to colorful blooms, these plants will add year-round interest to your garden.

This Michigan garden gets a gold star for gorgeous foliage plants. Check out how this garden shines in fall, here.