NURSERY HOURS:

Monday- Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed

DIRECTIONS

Call Us: (989) 893-0000

In the Garden

PLANTS, RESOURCES & HOW-TO'S
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...