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    Flower Gardens and Lawns.

    What................ no comments? Not even on my spelling opposite wrong? Another thing, plant like needs plants together, high water, low water, full sun, partial sun etc. Because a plant tag says drought tolorant, doesn't mean you can ignore it, especially the first year. Ron...
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    lawns, a love hate relationship

    The thing with clover, I like to walk around in the yard and often with bare feet. difficult to do with all the bees. Oh, I like bees and we need bees, so don't get me wrong. One more thing.............. Lawn clovers are also non native plans, if that makes a difference in your habitats...
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    Flower Gardens and Lawns.

    Okay, This ties in with Lawns (isn't this fun?) When doing flower beds, make them look more natural by adding some curves, no straight lines unless you are going formal. This offers a more natural look and feel. Lay your hose out in a pattern you think you would like. sprinkle flour...
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    lawns, a love hate relationship

    Alright, some good conversation. I like your thoughts Ron, Your garden must look quite nice and think of the butterflies and birds you get or will get. Ron www.gardening-for-wildlife.com
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    Which perennials and why

    Nive pictures Deb, Im also impressed, no mildew on the Zinnias. Beautiful chaos, a nice way to put it............... blend in with nature. That is an extensive list chttycarnation, some natives and non natives. Dora, Jacob cline is a good one, mildew resistant, rather tall. There are so...
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    lawns, a love hate relationship

    Many of us want that lush green carpet, but hate the work involved. Large expanse of grass and lawns come from our European heritage, where large formal lawns and gardens were a must. Lawns or grassis the biggest waste of time, money and least benificial in your yard. Look at the water...
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    Which perennials and why

    Deb, I love the cottage garden look and so do the birds and butterflies. I'm more into the natural look and cottage garden is right there. Plus, less work involved. Many natives offer goodies for nature, coneflowers, Liatris, Blanket flower etc. I like the different bloom times...
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    Howdy from wintery Michigan

    Hi gang, Some of you may know me from my newsletter. However, a short introduction. My passions are nature and gardening. I'm a Michigan Certified Nurseryman, Wildlife Habitat naturalist and National Master Naturalist. I don't know everything, but I love to learn so I hope we can...
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    Which perennials and why

    Here is an example. Though I have some non natives like a few roses, peonies and iris, I prefer native perennials. They are hardy, more resistant to cooties and other things. Many are drought and soil tolorant. There are many matives to choose from that offer color, protection for...
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    Which perennials and why

    I'm new here, but some of you know who I am. Okay, let's get something going on this thread. Why do you plant perennials? Do you prefer natives or exotics? Do you plant formal beds or more natural? Do you have favorites? Any gotta haves for next year. What do you look for in...
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    Bush with red berries

    I'm inclined to say winterberry AKA Michigan holly. You need a boy to take care of 3 to 5 girls to have fruits. A vine would be Bittersweet, make sure it is native, not Japanese. Fruits are orange and red and again you need boy and girl. Ron www.gardening-for-wildlife.com
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