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Cool combo containers to consider
Published on June 14, 2021
Combination containers are popular among consumers for instant color. Let’s see some cool combinations at garden centers in west Michigan during the spring of 2021 to inspire you for next season. -
Drive-by botany: Yellow rocket and Dame’s rocket
Published on June 8, 2021
Profiles of common roadside flora in Michigan in May 2021. -
Frost and freezing temperatures and ways to protect plants
Published on May 20, 2021
Many locations in Michigan saw multiple freeze and frost events last week. There are numerous ways agricultural producers and home gardeners can protect crops and plants. -
Forecasted temperatures give a green light for planting
Published on May 20, 2021
Many locations in Michigan saw multiple freeze and frost events, but forecasted milder low temperatures will allow gardeners to plant tender plants. Locations that have not passed their frost-free dates should keep an eye on the low temperatures. -
Smart waterfront plants to enhance your shoreline
Published on April 22, 2021
Plants that grow in, along, and just outside water play an important role in protecting water quality and providing habitat for many water loving critters. -
Spring is early! Can I plant my garden now?
Published on April 2, 2021
Compared with average temperatures, the spring of 2021 is two weeks ahead, which has a few implications for Michigan gardens. -
Holiday plants for yearlong cheer
Published on December 18, 2020
Festive indoor plants available during the holidays can bring joy indoors for years to come. -
Finding happiness one bloom at a time
Published on December 8, 2020
Stuck at home? Bring a little bit of happiness to your life with flowers this winter. -
Overwintering container plants
Published on December 3, 2020
Year-round cultivation of tropicals and tender perennials in a northern garden. -
Planting bulbs, lasagna style
Published on October 14, 2020
Layering flower bulbs like a lasagna in a planting bed or container maximizes the impact of your bulbs in a small space.