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.
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 [...]
Great Flowers to Plant in Northern Michigan this Summer-Annuals
Planting annuals is one of our favorite things to do each year. When the thaw of the long Northern Michigan winter breaks, we are all [...]
Great Flowers to Plant in Northern Michigan this Summer-Perennials
There is a lot to take into consideration when planting flowers at your home in Northern Michigan. While we live in arguably one of the [...]
Landscape Feature-Outdoor Patios
Outdoor patios are by far one of the most popular landscape design requests we receive, however, each patio designed and installed is completely unique. A [...]
Getting to Know TruNorth Landscaping- Core Value- Excellence
We are passionate about always giving our best. Excellence ex·cel·lence/ˈeks(ə)ləns (noun) The quality of being outstanding or extremely good. [...]
How to get your yard ready for Spring
Advice from our Lawn Maintenance and Horticulture Expert. In the arena of ‘clean-ups’ it seems that in Northern Michigan, fall clean-ups reign supreme. Nearly every [...]
Getting to Know TruNorth Landscaping- Core Value- Value Relationships
We are dedicated to building positive relationships, grounded in mutual respect. The beloved Barbara Bush knew what she was talking about when she spoke these [...]
Oak Wilt in Northern Michigan
What is Oak Wilt? Oak wilt is a lethal disease caused by a fungus (Bretziella fagacearum). It causes untimely death of oak trees and spreads [...]
Landscape Feature- Retention Walls, Boulder Walls, Rock Walls and their place in the landscape
What is a retention wall technically? Simply speaking, it is a wall that holds back earth or water. They are commonly featured in landscapes for [...]
Landscaping and Pets-Considering your furry friends interaction with your space
Unfortunately, pets and a beautiful landscape sometimes do not mix. Dogs are known to leave stained grass, dig holes, rip up grass, run through or [...]
Spring Pests, Turf Diseases, and Lawn and Landscape Bed Care
Pests - There are certain insects that damage our landscape plants that are best treated in early spring. Applications should before the plants leaf [...]
