Hyper-what? Hypertufa troughs are manmade rugged, porous planters that allow plants to take center stage. They look like heavy concrete, but the combination of cement, peat, perlite, and water make them much lighter and easier to handle.
Greenhouses are enchanting. Traditionally, they winter over our favorite tropical plants, allow us a great start on the Michigan growing season, and create an earth-scented, warm, and wonderful space.
We in the Great Lakes State celebrate the beauty of nature throughout the four seasons. While spring and summer are generally considered the ideal time to visit gardens, many nature centers across the state are open year-round, offering spectacular displays of flowers, plants, waterways, and more.
Concrete is a familiar landscape material to most homeowners. It is frequently used for patios, walkways, and driveways, and when properly installed, it will remain stable and attractive for a very long time.
Happily, incredible beauty can arise in the aftermath of wicked weather when talented artisans wield those same chainsaws to create stunning sculptures from the stumps of felled trees.
From elegant and traditional to fun and festive, there are endless outdoor lighting solutions to add holiday warmth and character to your home this season. Despite these many options, the key to a successful holiday lighting installation is to pick a theme before you begin.
Instead of burning, bagging, or racing to get your leaves raked to the curb in time to be sucked up by a giant vacuum, why not compost them?
Homeowners have found themselves spending more time outdoors in the last year than ever before and are capitalizing on the options available for their outdoor living spaces. Conventional patios and outdoor kitchens have evolved over recent years into living areas with entertainment, shelter capabilities, and ever-increasing amenities.
One of the quickest ways to add curb appeal to homes or businesses is landscaping. It can also be extremely costly, starting at about $8,000 to $10,000, depending on what’s to be done. For some, that’s a luxury that isn’t affordable or attainable. What if there was a company who helped you with the design, gave you a template on all the plants needed, told you where to plant them, and drew up a digital design of what your new yard could look like? Well, there is!
Swimming pools and summer are synonymous for many of us. With an ever-increasing number of options, in-ground pools are starting to have personality. From zero-entry slopes and sun shelves to infinity edges and waterfalls, custom pools are the new wave.
