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.
Fall Maintenance
The fall colors in Northern Michigan are nothing short of extraordinary, however, for those with homes or cottages in the area, the fall season can bring a whole [...]
Improving Your Curb Appeal for a Fall Home Sale
The housing market in Traverse City has certainly not cooled down. Homes are selling quickly and agents need listings, but how can you be sure you will get [...]
Entertaining Outdoors Even After Labor Day
With Labor Day behind us, many times cottages and second homes are closed up for the season. Rightly so, as anyone who has spent even one full winter [...]
Landscape Projects You Can Do with Your Kids
As a landscape company, one would assume we obviously love the outdoors. Our team spends all of their spring, summer, and fall days outdoors, and while it is [...]
Tips and Tricks for Peony Care
In Northern Michigan, peonies are one of the most beloved flowers! We tend to think it is because after our long and gray winter, they are some of [...]
Help Your Annuals “Beat the Heat” this July
Summer has truly arrived in Northern Michigan this July. With temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s, your annual plantings can start to look a [...]
Pruning 101: The Basics-How?
If you have not read our previous blog on pruning (that covers when and why to prune) make sure to check that out before jumping [...]
Pruning 101: The Basics-Why and When?
In our experience, pruning tends to be the ‘forgotten’ piece of the landscape puzzle. Many homeowners can easily handle mowing and weeding, but pruning can be a [...]
Tips and Tricks for Planting and Growing Your Own Fruits and Vegetables
As a company, we rarely plant vegetable gardens for homeowners-though we have on occasion- but our team of experts has several helpful tricks to help [...]
How to Plant New Shrubs, Flowers, and Trees in Your Landscape
Walking through the greenhouses of your local garden store shopping for annual flowers can sometimes spark an idea of planting more than just your seasonal [...]
Landscape Feature: Softscapes-Landscape Beds, Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, and more
Many clients first consider what the industry has termed ‘hardscape’ projects when thinking of landscape installation. Hardscape projects include patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, paths, steps, and more. Of [...]
Comparing Bids from Landscape Contractors-How to choose
Once you have decided to invest in a landscape project at your home or place of business, the tricky part really begins…how do you choose between all of the [...]
