Everyone is familiar with the popular phrase “April showers bring May flowers.” This is a wonderful thing in Michigan as the trees start to bud and everything comes alive in April. But what happens after those April showers when the sun is out longer, the weather...
Grow what works! Here are the 2025 Proven Winners National Plants of the Year: 2025 Perennial of the Year ‘Jack of Diamonds’ Heartleaf Brunnera Brunnera macrophylla Huge 9-10″ leaves overlap dramatically at the base and look circular from a...
April is the pivotal moment when Michigan gardens finally wake up from their winter slumber. This month provides an opportunity to get your hands in the dirt and take advantage of the increasing daylight and spring rains that provide natural irrigation for new...
Throughout the year, we’ll be bringing you monthly guides outlining the best planting practices and recommendations for various plant categories. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our overview article for What to Plant in Michigan by Month for a...
Greetings, fellow plant lovers! One question we often hear at Everett’s Gardens is “Are we still able to plant at this time of year?” As we look forward to spring, we would like to help answer this question and give recommendations on what to plant each month of the...
