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How to Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden in Michigan There’s something magical about a garden that feels alive. The gentle hum of bees moving from flower to flower. Butterflies drifting through the sunlight. Birds stopping to rest and explore. A pollinator-friendly garden does more than add beauty to your yard—it helps support the future of Michigan’s […]

Michigan Native Plants In the Wild — Look, But Don’t Touch There’s something truly magical about discovering native wildflowers while walking through Michigan’s forests, wetlands, and woodland trails. A single bloom tucked beneath towering trees can stop you in your tracks. Some of these plants appear for only a short time each year, quietly reminding

Best Native Plants That Thrive In a Michigan Shade Garden If you are trying to figure out the best native plants for Michigan shade, you are not alone. Shady areas can feel tricky at first, especially beneath mature trees, along the north side of a home, near fences, or in those quiet corners of the

Simple Garden Tips for Michigan Gardeners That Actually Work Creating a low-maintenance garden in Michigan is often much easier than people expect. The secret is not doing more. It is choosing plants and garden practices that work with nature instead of constantly fighting against it. When you begin with native Michigan plants, group them thoughtfully,

How to Design a Simple Native Garden in Michigan Starting a native garden in Michigan can feel overwhelming at first, especially if you’re unsure what to plant, where to begin, or how much space you really need. The good news? Designing a simple native garden does not have to be complicated. In fact, some of

The Best Five Native Michigan Perennials to Plant Today! If you’re wondering what native Michigan perennials are safe to plant in early spring, you’re not alone. Michigan’s unpredictable spring weather can make planting feel risky, especially when frost is still possible. While it’s still too early for many warm-season flowers and vegetables, several native Michigan

Welcome to Michigan Garden Design, your source for native gardening tips and inspiration tailored to Michigan landscapes.

If you’re dreaming of a beautiful, peaceful, and low-maintenance garden that works with nature instead of against it, you’re in the right place.

I’m Barbara Fleury, a Michigan Master Gardener with 30 years of experience designing gardens that feel alive, support pollinators, and celebrate our state’s unique seasons and soils.

From native plant recommendations and seasonal guidance to simple design ideas that bring more birds, butterflies, and beauty to your yard — this is a space for learning, growing, and reconnecting with Michigan’s natural rhythms.

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