Michigan landscaping

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

Browse pictures at HGTV of front and backyard landscaping ideas along with hardscape design including water features, pergolas, fire pits and more.

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.

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.

Tip sheet on using native plants for Michigan landscapes.

If you live in Michigan, picking the right flowering tree for your home or garden space is critical, due to living in a colder climate. Check out this list we've put together of 27 different flowering trees to choose from!

Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius Seedling Size: 2-3 feet. Full Sun. Moist well drained soil Native shrub densely spreading 5-10 feet tall and wide. Rounded shape, distinctive peeling bark. White flowers in June/July are an excellent nectar source, followed by red seeds that are eaten by many varieties of birds. Loved by pollinators. Adapts to a wide variety of soil texture and moisture if in a sunny location.

Use native plants that are well-suited to your local climate for a natural, sustainable look.

8 super low maintenance but eye-catching perennial garden designs for the front of your house