Resources for Northern Michigan Living
Creating a landscape you love is a journey that goes beyond the initial design. Whether you are looking for seasonal maintenance tips or inspiration for your next outdoor living project, our articles are created to help your property thrive in our unique Northern Michigan climate.
We believe that an informed homeowner is a happy one. From choosing native plants to understanding local elements, we’re sharing the craftsmanship and knowledge our team uses every day in the field. Explore our latest guides and expert advice to help your family feel more connected to the outdoors.
The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask When Selecting a Landscape Contractor
You’ve decided it is time to take the plunge and hire a landscaping company to create the backyard of your dreams. You start a massive Google search and [...]
4 Easy Steps to Help Turn Around Your New Home’s Outdoor Space
The housing market is absolutely booming in the Traverse City, MI area. Homes are not only flying off the market but sales are also being created and offers [...]
Retaining Walls 101: Need, Types, Product Options
Sloping or hilly property can be a huge issue in Northern Michigan landscapes. Our sandy soil, combined with regular rain, can make for a big mess at your [...]
Planning Your Patio Part 4: Don’t forget about the plants
When you envision your outdoor space, the focus is usually on the hard surface part of the project—the patio where you can sit and chat with friends, the [...]
Return on Investment for Landscaping Elements and Landscape Maintenance
The Northern Michigan real estate market is hotter than it has ever been, and it shows no sign of slowing down. Offers are rolling in well over asking price [...]
Designing your Dream Outdoor Kitchen Entertaining Space: What are some options?
Summer is coming in Northern Michigan, and if you love to entertain, no outdoor living area is complete without some sort of kitchen area. Over the past few [...]
How to Plant Container Gardens
Is your landscape feeling drab this Spring? An easy way to add more color and texture is with seasonal flowers, or annuals. They will add color and character to [...]
2021 Annual Trends
With last year’s stay at home order, many Michiganders flocked to their local garden centers to begin sprucing up their property for Spring. It is expected that this year [...]
Planning your Patio Part 3: Wood-Burning vs. Natural Gas Fire Features
Now that you have designed your patio space and selected the type of fire pit you would like, it is time for one of the more challenging decisions [...]
Planning Your Patio Part 2: All about Firepits
One of the most essential parts of any Northern Michigan outdoor space is a source of heat! Even in the warm summer months, the nights turn cooler, making [...]
How to Choose the Perfect Size Patio Planning Your Patio: Part I
There are SO many things to take into consideration when planning your outdoor space. It can be overwhelming trying to select materials, colors, shape, and size of the [...]
How to Select the Right Hardscape Material For Your Project – Part Two
When designing your dream outdoor space, making decisions can be challenging. And let's be honest, there are a whole lot of decisions to make. From selecting the right [...]
