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

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.

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

Learn how to design a stylish pollinator garden; a bustling meeting space for bees, butterflies, parasitic wasps, and hummingbirds.

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

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.

Today's photos are from Martha Lundy. She says, "I live In eastern Michigan. I am 59 years old and gardening runs in my family. I've had two hand surgeries from gardening for over 35 years. I grow my...

An iconic tourist destination in the Midwest, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is the most treasured outdoor, cultural institutions. Open 362 days out of the year and committed to spreading knowledge, entertainment, and rich cultural experiences for all ages & generations. Explor

Reliable Plants and Hardy Flowers for Midwest Planting in Michigan as determined by the United States Department Of Agriculture. Southeast Michigan is in Zone 5 with a few areas in 6.

Tip sheet on using native plants for Michigan landscapes.