From dandelions and bull thistle to common chickweed and ground ivy, identify the most common Michigan weeds in your lawn.
Category: Michigan
Native Plants of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Native plants of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, from red oaks to sand coreopsis, offer low-maintenance options. Read to find native plants for Yooper landscapes.
Native Plants of the Michigan Shoreline
From towering eastern cottonwoods to feathery marsh ferns, native Michigan shoreline plants thrive where others fail. Read on to find the right plants for your home.
Native Plants of Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan native plant species include American beech trees and columbine wildflowers. Discover the best native plants for your landscape.
Native Plants of Southeast Michigan
From golden Alexanders to American hazelnuts, these low-maintenance plants will brighten up your lawn. Explore the top native plants of southeast Michigan.
Native Plants of West Michigan
West Michigan’s diverse native plants, from tulip trees to lady ferns, are vital to local ecosystems. Explore these low-maintenance, native options for your yard.
Michigan Native Plants for Home Landscapes
Explore Michigan’s native plants, from stately white pines to deer-resistant columbines. Discover the best trees, wildflowers, and other natives for your yard.
When to Aerate Your Lawn in Michigan
The best time to aerate your Michigan lawn is from August 15 to early October. Spring is not recommended. We’ll guide you on the timing.
When to Fertilize Your Lawn in Michigan
Fertilize your Michigan lawn in late summer and fall, from September to November, and start in May for spring. Let us help you get the timing right.
When to Dethatch Your Lawn in Michigan
Dethatch your Michigan lawn in between August 20 to September 30. If you missed that window, dethatching between April 15 to 30 also works.