If you’ve noticed flowering trees looking particularly beautiful this year, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Trees and shrubs in some parts of Michigan have been enjoying a spectacular spring bloom ...

Petunias and calibrachoas are high-feed species. Low-maintenance plants include begonias and coleus. As spring breathes new life into Michigan, gardeners across the state are eager to dig in and plant ...

Many gardeners are busy pruning shrubs to remove winter damage, control the size, or provide a bit of shaping before the season is well under way. Save some of the branches or cut a few from spring ...

Across Michigan, there are several varieties of nuts, berries, and mushrooms that are safe for consumption. Many are often found in the state throughout the summer and early fall. Wild violets, while ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flowering shrubs aren't just for adding beauty to your garden. They're wonderful attractors of important ...

A low-maintenance flowering bush comes with the benefit of being a no-fuss shrubbery. It doesn’t require much water or pruning and thrives by being left alone. The best low-maintenance flowering ...

A couple of years ago, tree cutting contractors hired by the power company came through and clear-cut all of the trees and shrubs under and around the electric lines that run across our property. It ...