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.
What is a Landscape Design-Build Consultation?
You have been dreaming about overhauling your backyard’s landscape for months. When you close your eyes you can imagine the beautiful new patio, feel the warmth of the new [...]
The Best Plantings for Year-Round Color and Interest in Northern Michigan
Bright pinks, calming purples, striking yellows, exiting oranges. Your summer landscape in Northern Michigan brings so much beauty to your outdoor space. With the fall season in full [...]
How to Choose a Commercial Snow Contractor in Grand Traverse and Leelanau County MI
As summer slips away here in Northern Michigan, unfortunately, it is time to turn our thoughts to the winter season. While winter offers so many fun outdoor activities [...]
All About Stonemasons: What They Do and Why You May Want to Hire One
Just as the use of different textures, colors, and materials in your outdoor landscape creates interest and beauty, natural stone can transform the inside of your home as [...]
How to Select a Landscape Design-Build Contractor in Grand Traverse or Leelanau County, MI
A quick Google search of “Landscapers near me” may end up with you wanting to pull your hair out. We know it can be incredibly frustrating wading through [...]
The Ultimate Landscape Watering Guide
How often should I water my grass? How long do I water it for? If I have newly seeded grass how long should I water it? How long [...]
Landscaping for Privacy at your Grand Traverse or Leelanau County MI Home
If you live or have a summer home in the Northern Michigan area, there is one thing we can all agree on. People do not exactly respect your [...]
Simplifying The Landscaping Design-Build Process: Know What to Expect
You’ve made the huge decision to redesign your landscape. Searching through the hundreds of landscape contractors surrounding the Grand Traverse and Leelanau County area proved to be exhausting. [...]
My Design-Build Landscape Project is Completed, Now What? 5 Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your New Landscaping
Your dream landscape is finally installed! Now it is time to sit back and relax, right? Not exactly. While your landscape is ready to enjoy, it will need continuing [...]
Commercial Landscaping Case Study: Blackstar Farms in Leelanau County MI
As a property manager at any commercial business knows, you have a lot to worry about. For the owners and property managers at Blackstar Farms, which houses a [...]
7 Tips for Designing a Low Maintenance Landscape in Grand Traverse and Leelanau County MI
Are you sick of spending hours tending to your landscape beds? Have you recently purchased a home that needs a total landscape overhaul? While we all love summer [...]
5 Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas
As summer rolls around, anyone who lives or vacations in Northern Michigan knows it is time to get outside. Our short, but beautiful summer season begs us to [...]
