Northern Michigan Plants more info
When selecting plants for your yard and garden consider using plants that naturally grow in your region and are best suited for the soil and light conditions oat your property.

Michigan Wildflower Index more info

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Rain Gardens more info
A rain garden is a planted depression that is designed to absorb rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas like roofs, driveways, walkways, and compacted lawn areas. This reduces rain runoff by allowing stormwater to soak into the ground (as opposed to flowing into storm drains and surface waters which causes erosion, water pollution, flooding, and diminished groundwater). Rain gardens can cut down on the amount of pollution reaching creeks and streams by up to 30%.