In researching for this post, I came across this interesting article from the Michigan State University website –Wildflowers and Native Plants: What’s the Difference. Pop over when you’ve finished up here to check it out. Have you ever thrown a wild flower mix into your garden to see ...
Native grasses and sedges play a crucial role in stabilizing the Michigan shoreline and providing habitats for local wildlife. In the Great Lakes region, these hardy plants are well-adapted to the climate, making them resilient and low-maintenance. Among these native species are cotton grass, wo...
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is offering native Michigan wildflowers, grasses, and garden flats in its annual spring plant sale. Order on-line and pickup in person!
Illinois is home to natural forests, prairies, wetlands, and meadows. The state has more than 100 native plant species, many found nowhere else in the 17 Min Reading Native Plants Michigan Native Plants for Landscaping [with Pictures] Michigan’s rich botanical heritage is an excellent resource ...
Illinois is home to natural forests, prairies, wetlands, and meadows. The state has more than 100 native plant species, many found nowhere else in the 17 Min Reading Native Plants Michigan Native Plants for Landscaping [with Pictures] Michigan’s rich botanical heritage is an excellent resource ...
Recent government incentives in North America and Europe support the planting of wildflowers to benefit pollinators; surprisingly, in North America there has been almost no rigorous testing of the performance of wildflower mixes, or their ability to support wild bee abundance and diversity. We ...
Designs By Nature - U.P. Native Plants, LLC, is a native plant nursery selling Upper Peninsula of Michigan pesticide-free plants for landscaping, gardening, and habitat restoration. Garden kits, flats, and pots are available for purchase or in wholesale
I have planted thousands of tulips and daffodils as a professional gardener – and these are the bulb planting trends that will dominate in 2025 By Thomas Rutter 7 plants to grow in a greenhouse in November – our selection of flowers, vegetables, and herbs By Drew Swainston How far ...
Please use great caution around white lacy wildflowers! Some are friendly and beautiful (Cow Parsnip), some are beautiful and invasive (Queen Anne's Lace), and some are beautiful and invasive and deadly (the Hemlocks and Giant Hogweed)! Do not touch any of these plants unless you can posi...
Mother's Day is Sunday. If you want to gift mom flowers or plants, garden experts hope you will think native. Whether you have a balcony garden or acres of land, including native plants in your landscape can make a big difference.