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The Best Time to Plant in Fall in Michigan

The Best Time to Plant in Fall in Michigan

As the vibrant colors of summer begin to fade and the air turns crisp, fall in Michigan offers a unique opportunity for gardeners and landscapers alike. While spring is often touted as the prime...

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Fall Pruning in Michigan

Fall Pruning in Michigan

Fall is here and it's time to take a closer look at your garden! While many gardeners may feel the urge to tidy up their landscapes, fall pruning requires a careful approach to ensure the health and...

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Customer Appreciation Days

Customer Appreciation Days

By Kayla VerWoert, CGIP, Everett's Gardens Marketing Manager/Integrator What in the world is Customer Appreciation Days at Everett’s Gardens?! Well, I’m glad you asked! We broke it down into two...

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Flowering Shrub Companion Plants

Flowering Shrub Companion Plants

By Kayla VerWoert, CGIP, Everett's Gardens Marketing Manager/Integrator Flowering shrubs are a wonderful addition to any garden, adding color, fragrance, and beauty throughout the seasons. In West...

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Evergreens for Shade

Evergreens for Shade

By Brian Keuning, CGIP, Everett's Gardens Operations Manager One of the most frequent questions we get at the Gardens is “What evergreen can I plant in my shady back yard?” This question is a hard...

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Deer Resistant Plants  

Deer Resistant Plants  

By Brian Keuning, CGIP, Everett's Gardens Operations Manager Deer have become a growing pest problem for landscape plants. This is partially due to increased herd numbers, decreased habitat, and...

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What to Plant in the Shade

What to Plant in the Shade

By Brian Keuning, CGIP, Everett's Gardens Operations Manager A common question is, which plants thrive in shady locations? While some may believe that only sun-loving plants can flourish, we can...

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Choosing the Perfect Flowering Tree

Choosing the Perfect Flowering Tree

By Brian Keuning, CGIP, Everett's Gardens Operations Manager It can be difficult to pick out the right flowering tree for your landscape. Everett’s Gardens provides many different varieties to...

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How to Increase Curb Appeal

How to Increase Curb Appeal

By Brian Keuning, CGIP, Everett's Gardens Operations Manager Every homeowner knows that the care and upkeep of a home can add up and take a lot of time. Then when people start thinking about the...

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Why Plant Native Trees?

Why Plant Native Trees?

By Brian Keuning, CGIP, Everett's Gardens Operations Manager Negative Consequences of Planting Monoculture Trees An increasing number of individuals are becoming aware of the negative consequences...

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Brian Diemer’s Iconic Japanese Maple Picks

Brian Diemer’s Iconic Japanese Maple Picks

Come along with me as I walk you through our Iconic Japanese Maples at Everett's Gardens. Brian Diemer, Owner/Vice President ‘Scolopendrifolium’ Japanese Maple Talk about great structure! This tree...

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