Discover & Shop Michigan’s Best Landscape Plants
Learn about the best trees and shrubs for your yard, and shop our “Cream of the Crop” inventory right here at Everett’s Gardens.
Your Guide to Confident Michigan Landscaping
If you have ever wandered through a garden center and felt overwhelmed by the options, you aren’t alone. Will this survive the winter? Can it handle the shade? We hear these questions every day. That’s why our experts put together this Plant Spotlight Series. We take a deep dive into Michigan’s most reliable landscape plants so you can design your yard with absolute confidence. The best part? Every plant featured in this series is one we regularly stock at our Byron Center nursery, so you can learn about it online and buy it locally today.
Browse Our Plant Spotlights
Explore our deep dives into Arborvitae, Spirea, Redbuds, and more. Check back often as we continue to grow our library!
Redbuds (Forest Pansy vs. Eastern Redbud)
Nothing signals the arrival of spring quite like the vivid blooms of a Redbud tree. Discover the key differences between the classic green Eastern and the dramatic purple Forest Pansy to find the perfect focal point for your front yard.
Weigela & Viburnum
Upgrade your garden borders with Michigan’s top-performing spring shrubs. We break down the sunlight needs and spacing rules for our favorite dark-foliage Weigelas and fragrant Viburnums, complete with designer-approved companion plant pairings.
Spirea
Ditch the high-maintenance garden chores! Spirea is a tough-as-nails, drought-tolerant shrub that delivers an explosion of bright, neon color all summer long. See why this is our absolute favorite “plant it and forget it” landscape staple.
Arborvitae
Known as Michigan’s favorite “living fence,” these evergreens are prized for their thick foliage, year-round color, and narrow footprint.
Ready to Start Planting?
Reading about these plants is great, but seeing them in person is even better! Visit Everett’s Gardens at 240 84th St SE in Byron Center to shop our “Cream of the Crop” selection. Need a little extra help? If you love these plants but aren’t sure how to lay them out in your yard, ask us about EG Designs to get a custom landscaping plan!
