June 10, 2025
Flowers are more than just a splash of color in our gardens and parks; they are nature’s intricate masterpieces, each bursting with life and vibrancy. Have […]
April 26, 2024
With spring finally arriving in southern Michigan, you may be wondering what you should plant in your Downriver region garden. Well, we’ve got some showstopping plants that will help you create a stunning landscaping display. Here are our 5 favorite annuals to plant in southern Michigan this spring.
April 22, 2024
Spring is here in southern Michigan and we are so excited to share our plants with those of you! There are numerous flowers to choose from to plant in your Downriver region garden. For this post, we’re going to focus on our 5 hardy flowers to plant in southern Michigan. Our listed flowers add color to any garden and are hardy enough to withstand Michigan’s cool spring temperatures. In fact, some of these flowers thrive in cool weather, making them some of the best flowers for early spring. Remember that southern Michigan’s spring last frost date is April 28th.
April 18, 2024
What is a perennial? A perennial is a plant that lives for more than one growing season.
March 27, 2024
To the outside world, Detroit doesn’t seem like the place where paradise of green would be. Yet, in the Downriver area lies a garden center that is one of the oldest greenhouses in Michigan–Schwartz’s Greenhouse.
March 21, 2024
We are so excited about spring planting here in the Downriver region of southern Michigan! If your plants are to survive and thrive, then you need to know southern Michigan’s spring planting calendar and what growing zone you’re in.
March 10, 2024
Did you know that March is the perfect time to prepare your southern Michigan garden for planting? What you do in the early spring will pay […]
November 11, 2022
Taking care of your landscaping is important for many reasons. Not only does your home look nicer when you plant flowers, pick up debris, or have […]
July 1, 2022
Growing a healthy and fruitful garden is among the most pleasant activities. Many American gardeners clearly enjoy it, as they spent 47.8 billion dollars on their […]