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John Clese
Nov 29, 20243 min read
How to Design a Garden? Ep 2: How to Plant on the Home's Hell Strip 🌿
Our latest YouTube video dives into the step-by-step process of designing a native plant garden on a Hell Strip.
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John Clese
Nov 22, 20243 min read
How to Design a Garden? Ep 1: First Steps to Design a Landscape & Creating a Site Plan
We’ll dive into the first steps of garden design, focusing on creating and using a site plan as your foundation.
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![You Won’t Believe How This Meadow Looks After Two Years!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PNeqTowkIT8/maxresdefault.jpg)
John Clese
Aug 26, 20243 min read
You Won’t Believe How This Meadow Looks After Two Years!
The meadow at Gaslight Lane started its journey about two to three years ago when we first planted native plugs. This summer marks the secon
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John Clese
Jul 26, 20242 min read
The Secret to a Low-Maintenance Garden: Transform Shady Areas with Big Leaf Aster!
In this blog, we highlight the Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus), a remarkable plant perfect for shady areas. If you are looking to create
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John Clese
Jul 19, 20242 min read
What Does a Native Garden Look Like After 3 Years?
At Lake Effect Garden & Design, we take immense pride in showcasing the beauty and resilience of native plants. Today, we're excited to shar
![Transforming Pebble Lane: A Formal Garden Oasis with Native Plants](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cda75_4e64a295066645548d9429d3e1763b31~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/6cda75_4e64a295066645548d9429d3e1763b31~mv2.webp)
John Clese
Jun 28, 20242 min read
Transforming Pebble Lane: A Formal Garden Oasis with Native Plants
Welcome back to Lake Effect Garden & Design! We’re excited to share our latest video where we continue our series at the beautiful Pebble La
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John Clese
May 24, 20242 min read
How Do Native Plants Look After One Year of Growth?
One year later, we're excited to show you the incredible growth and transformation these plants have achieved.
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John Clese
Feb 16, 20242 min read
What Native Plants are best for Small Gardens?
Transform your small garden into a stunning ecosystem overflowing with natural beauty and ecological benefits.
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John Clese
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Learn How to Plant a Native Gardens in a Smaller Home
This project showcases the incredible potential of native plants in enhancing small spaces and homes.
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John Clese
Jan 26, 20241 min read
How to Care for a Seeded Meadow
In this comprehensive guide on 'How to Care for a Seeded Meadow,' we've collaborated with Keith from Black River Habitat.
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John Clese
Jan 22, 20241 min read
What Does it Look Like When You First Seed a Meadow?
This video takes you through our journey of seeding an irrigated meadow on sand, a project we started back in May 2023.
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John Clese
Nov 10, 20231 min read
Native Garden Tour: Native Garden Planting Beginning to End Explained | Native Plant Guide 101
We'll share essential tips and tricks tailored for diverse weather and planting conditions, ensuring your native garden thrives.
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John Clese
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Let's Tour a Native Garden with over 20 Different Plants | Pollinator Garden Ideas for Homeowners
We invite you to an exclusive Native Garden Tour in the enchanting gardens of Saugatuck, Michigan with over 20 unique native plants
John Clese
Sep 1, 20231 min read
Inside the Process: Transforming a Michigan Home with Native Gardens - Part 2 Back of Home
Get ready for a visual delight as we dive into the breathtaking transformation of a Michigan home with native gardens. In this exciting...
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John Clese
Aug 25, 20231 min read
You Won't Believe this Michigan Home's Transformation with Native Gardens - Chapter 1 Unveiled
In Chapter 1, we dive deep into the Before & Afters, revealing the magic of native gardens and how they can turn any space into a paradise.
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