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Best Time to Seed Lawn in Michigan: Why Fall Beats Spring Every Time
Best Time to Seed Lawn in Michigan: Why Fall Beats Spring Every Time
If you’re looking at your thin, patchy lawn in Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, or somewhere else nearby and wondering when to tackle reseeding, you’re not alone. Many homeowners in the... Read more...
Michigan’s Complete Hydrangea Guide
Michigan’s Complete Hydrangea Guide
It seems like there’s a hydrangea variety for every star in the sky. With countless cultivars available, choosing the right hydrangea for your garden can feel overwhelming. These stunning shrubs... Read more...
How to Prepare Your Landscape for the Spotted Lanternfly
How to Prepare Your Landscape for the Spotted Lanternfly
A new destructive invasive pest is spreading through Michigan, and it’s only a matter of time before it reaches the Great Lakes Bay Region. The spotted lanternfly, first detected in... Read more...
Why Low-Maintenance Landscaping Is a Myth
Why Low-Maintenance Landscaping Is a Myth
We hear it all the time: “I just want something low-maintenance.” Between work, family, and everything else that fills your schedule, you don’t want your yard to become one more... Read more...
Is It Dead or Just Dormant? How to Tell If Your Tree Is Still Alive
Is It Dead or Just Dormant? How to Tell If Your Tree Is Still Alive
It’s that anxious time of year in the Great Lakes Bay Region when we’re all holding our breath, inspecting our landscapes to see which plants have survived another brutally cold... Read more...
10 Spring Pruning Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Trees & Shrubs
10 Spring Pruning Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Trees & Shrubs
Pruning is one of the most important aspects of plant care, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. Every year, well-meaning homeowners take their electric or gas-powered shears and... Read more...
8 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Great Lakes Bay Region Gardens
8 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Great Lakes Bay Region Gardens
While Michigan winters have their charm – the serene snowfalls and cozy nights at home – we can’t help but daydream about warm, summer days filled with sunshine, color, and life. That’s... Read more...
5 Evergreens to Plant for All-Season Interest in Your Great Lakes Bay Region Landscape
5 Evergreens to Plant for All-Season Interest in Your Great Lakes Bay Region Landscape
Ever look out at your yard in the winter and just find it to be too dull? Adding evergreens to your landscape gives it year-round interest and can serve as... Read more...
Winter Watering for Trees in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Winter Watering for Trees in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Winter is just around the corner, and while your trees may appear dormant, their roots are still hard at work underground, storing the resources needed for a strong, healthy start... Read more...
Winter Container Garden Decor Ideas for a Festive Home
Winter Container Garden Decor Ideas for a Festive Home
Does your yard look a little lackluster after the leaves have fallen and the grass has turned brown? This time of year can be dreary in the Great Lakes Bay... Read more...
Winter Pruning for Great Lakes Bay Region Trees and Shrubs
Winter Pruning for Great Lakes Bay Region Trees and Shrubs
When the vibrant colors of autumn fade, and the crisp chill of winter settles in, it’s a great time to turn our attention to preparing our gardens and landscape for... Read more...
Fall Fertilization: The Secret to a Stunning Spring Landscape
Fall Fertilization: The Secret to a Stunning Spring Landscape
all is just around the corner, and while we’re still enjoying the warm weather and sunshine, it’s the perfect time to start planning for the beautiful season ahead. As the... Read more...
Everything You Need to Know About Lawn Aeration
Everything You Need to Know About Lawn Aeration
There’s nothing better than sinking your feet into a soft, cool lawn after a long summer day. But after all your hard work keeping it lush and green, you’re surprised... Read more...
Beat the Heat: Summer Watering Tips for a Lush Lawn
Beat the Heat: Summer Watering Tips for a Lush Lawn
Sunshine, warm breezes, and those long stretches of daylight – summer is a blast for most of us! But while you’re busy soaking up the fun, your lawn may be... Read more...
6 Benefits of Shopping at a Local Garden Center for Plants and Garden Supplies
6 Benefits of Shopping at a Local Garden Center for Plants and Garden Supplies
In the Great Lakes Bay Region, the change of seasons shapes our outdoor activities, especially gardening. With spring approaching, that means trips to the local garden center or nursery to... Read more...
How to Choose the Right Shrub Shape for Your Garden
How to Choose the Right Shrub Shape for Your Garden
If you’ve ever wondered, “What shape should my shrubs be?” you’re in the right place. Whether you dream of a formal garden with neatly trimmed hedges, a whimsical topiary display,... Read more...
Winter Landscaping Tips for Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Area
Winter Landscaping Tips for Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Area
Bundle up and get ready to transform your outdoor space into a winter wonderland! In the Great Lakes Bay Area of Michigan, where the snow falls and the temperatures drop,... Read more...
Best Fall Perennials for Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Area
Best Fall Perennials for Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Area
Imagine strolling through the streets of the Great Lakes Bay area during the crisp and colorful autumn days. As the leaves crunch beneath your feet, you’re captivated by the vibrant... Read more...
Heat Islands in the Great Lakes Bay Area: A Shady Solution
Heat Islands in the Great Lakes Bay Area: A Shady Solution
High temperatures in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay region aren’t just uncomfortable; they can be dangerous. And while numerous factors contribute to the number of record-high temperature days we’ve been experiencing,... Read more...
Rudbeckia is the Perennial of the Year
Rudbeckia is the Perennial of the Year
This fact sheet is provided as an educational service of the National Garden Bureau. You can view the original at ngb.org/year-of-the-rudbeckia Year of the Rudbeckia Who doesn’t love a mass... Read more...
6 Reasons Your Mid-Michigan Shrubs Aren’t Flowering
6 Reasons Your Mid-Michigan Shrubs Aren’t Flowering
Flowering shrubs give our mid-Michigan landscapes a welcome burst of color. But what if your flowering shrubs aren’t blooming like they should? In this article, we’ll explore six reasons your... Read more...
What is Year of the Spirea?
What is Year of the Spirea?
  This fact sheet is provided as an educational service of the National Garden Bureau. You can view the original at ngb.org/year-of-the-spirea/. There is so much to celebrate about spirea.These durable,... Read more...
3 Pros and Cons of Natural Landscaping
3 Pros and Cons of Natural Landscaping
What is Natural Landscaping? With today’s concerns about invasive species, sustainability, and the impact of chemical pesticides, it’s no wonder more and more people are considering a natural or “native... Read more...
Why We Don’t Rush to Apply Pre-Emergent Weed Control Before May
Why We Don’t Rush to Apply Pre-Emergent Weed Control Before May
As soon as the temperatures rise and the days get longer, homeowners everywhere feel the itch to start working on their lawns. The grass looks tired, the weeds are lurking,... Read more...
These Perennials Have Pops of Pink and Purple (or Magenta!)
These Perennials Have Pops of Pink and Purple (or Magenta!)
The color magenta, along with shades of pink and red, is prominent in many annual varieties, but you can find pops of color in many perennials, too. In perennials, magenta... Read more...
Perfect Perennials to Complement Your Annuals
Perfect Perennials to Complement Your Annuals
If you were at Bay Landscaping’s 2023 Annuals Event, you already learned about some of the perennials that we recommend planting alongside your annuals. However, if you weren’t able to... Read more...
Add a Splash of Viva Magenta to Your Michigan Garden
Add a Splash of Viva Magenta to Your Michigan Garden
The Pantone color of the year for your Michigan garden in 2023 is Viva Magenta, a reddish pink that is found often in nature. In fact, the color itself is based... Read more...
When and Why to Limb Up Trees
When and Why to Limb Up Trees
Planting trees is planning for the future, so it’s important to care for those trees, especially during the first 5 to 10 years after the tree is planted. One of... Read more...
Pushing Your Planting Zone In Your Michigan Property
Pushing Your Planting Zone In Your Michigan Property
Here at Bay Landscaping, we always encourage you to plant plants and trees that are suited for the Great Lakes Bay region, but what about plants that have a planting... Read more...
Colorful Shrubs to Plant this Fall
Colorful Shrubs to Plant this Fall
While the foliage on trees gets a lot of attention during the fall months, there are some shrubs that are also known for the colors and interest they bring to... Read more...
What’s Wrong with Your Plant or Tree?
What’s Wrong with Your Plant or Tree?
Plants and trees in the mid-Michigan region can be plagued by many issues, several of which display similar symptoms. So how can you know what’s wrong with your plant? While... Read more...
Choosing the Best Annuals for Your Mid-Michigan Landscape
Choosing the Best Annuals for Your Mid-Michigan Landscape
Nothing says summer in Michigan quite like bright, cheerful annual plants in your yard or garden. Whether you choose to plant them in a container, add them to a planting... Read more...
Avoid Slippery Surfaces and Salt Damage to Plants
Avoid Slippery Surfaces and Salt Damage to Plants
The most common way to prevent outdoor surfaces from becoming slippery during Michigan’s long, cold winters is to use salt or ice melt products. Unfortunately, these products can damage or... Read more...
How to Create a Warm, Inviting Outdoor Space This Fall
How to Create a Warm, Inviting Outdoor Space This Fall
As the leaves change and the weather cools in autumn, gathering outdoors becomes less common as we seek warmth and comfort indoors. But Michigan’s cold fall weather doesn’t need to... Read more...
5 Shrubs with Colorful Fall Foliage and Spring Flowers
5 Shrubs with Colorful Fall Foliage and Spring Flowers
When you’re looking to add a new tree, shrub, or plant to your yard, it usually is planted to serve a purpose. Maybe you’d like more shade, want to add... Read more...
Should You Seal Patios, Walkways, Driveways & Other Hardscaping Before Winter Arrives?
Should You Seal Patios, Walkways, Driveways & Other Hardscaping Before Winter Arrives?
As winter approaches, you may be wondering if you should seal your exterior hardscape surfaces (such as driveways, walkways, patios, and stepping stones) or if are they naturally durable enough... Read more...
Beautiful, Easy Fall Container & Planter Ideas
Beautiful, Easy Fall Container & Planter Ideas
As the season’s change, so too should your outdoor planters and containers. As we head into autumn in the Bay City area, the colorful annuals spilling from containers have started... Read more...
10 Summer Landscape Tips to Keep Your Yard Looking Great Through the Heat
10 Summer Landscape Tips to Keep Your Yard Looking Great Through the Heat
Summers in Mid-Michigan can be tough on lawns, landscape plants, and trees. Average high temperatures in summer hover in the low 80’s and we get less rain (particularly in July), leaving plants... Read more...
7 Lawnmowing Tips for a Perfect Mid-Michigan Lawn
7 Lawnmowing Tips for a Perfect Mid-Michigan Lawn
It’s often said that grass looks greener on the other side of the fence. But have you ever wondered just how your neighbors get their lawn so full and green?... Read more...
Five Best Flowering Shrubs for Mid-Michigan
Five Best Flowering Shrubs for Mid-Michigan
Hardy flowering shrubs are truly the backbone of a mixed perennial border, contributing texture, color, and structure to a garden. Adding colorful flowering shrubs to your Mid-Michigan landscape can improve... Read more...
Maintenance Tips for New Plants & Lawns
Maintenance Tips for New Plants & Lawns
The most critical time for your new plants’ and lawn’s survival is the first year after planting or installation. We’re often asked what you should do to ensure that new... Read more...
How to Help Shrubs Recover From Heavy Snow or Ice
How to Help Shrubs Recover From Heavy Snow or Ice
Heavy blankets of snow and thick coatings of ice are the calling cards of Mid-Michigan winters. But freezing rain, icy conditions, and snowstorms can be highly damaging to your shrubs... Read more...
How Grub Control Products Work
How Grub Control Products Work
Home Lawn Grub Control Product Update 2013 Terry Davis and Dr. Dave SmitleyMSU Dept of Entomology 5-1-2013 Spring has been slow to come this year, but lawns are finally turning... Read more...
Boost Your Blooms with the Hidden Benefits of Self-Watering Planters
Boost Your Blooms with the Hidden Benefits of Self-Watering Planters
Throughout the Mid-Michigan area, gardening enthusiasts and landscape professionals are discovering a revolutionary way to nurture their plants: self-watering planters. At Bay Landscaping, we’ve witnessed firsthand how these innovative planters... Read more...
The Amazing Cicada
The Amazing Cicada
Cicada Mania Not Coming to Mid-Michigan in 2021 You’ll have to travel south or east to witness this remarkable flight of billions of noisy insects, the cicada. We expect to... Read more...