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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
Aug 20, 20243 min read
Why Wild Quinine Is the Best Native Plant for Your Garden | Lake Effect Garden & Design
If you’ve been looking for a resilient and attractive alternative to yarrow, Wild Quinine might be just what your garden needs. In this blog
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![This Simple Trick for a Low Maintenance Garden!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TxgAk3ykHoM/maxresdefault.jpg)
John Clese
Aug 18, 20243 min read
This Simple Trick for a Low Maintenance Garden!
We’ll walk you through the process of transforming a challenging yard into a lush, easy-to-manage space.
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John Clese
Aug 3, 20242 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to Our Latest Hardscape Project: Custom Pathways, Outdoor Shower, and Cedar Fence Installation
This blog post will take you through the intricate details of our latest hardscape installation, featuring a custom pathway, an outdoor show
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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
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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
Jun 14, 20242 min read
Managing the Invasive Curly Dock: Identification and Removal Tips
In this blog post, we'll share key identification tips, effective removal strategies, and how to prevent it from spreading. Plus, we have an
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John Clese
Jun 7, 20242 min read
Native Plant Spotlight: Northern Sea Oats Grass (Chasmanthium Latifolium) Easy to Grow Native Grass for Your Home
This beautiful and versatile plant has been thriving in our garden, and we’re thrilled to show you its progress two years after planting.
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John Clese
May 10, 20242 min read
Top 9 Native Plant Plugs to Transform Your Garden
The team at Lake Effect Garden & Design explores the top 9 native plant plugs that will breathe new life into your garden
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John Clese
Apr 27, 20242 min read
How to Design a Picket Fence to Protect Your Native Garden
Whether you're planning to build a fence yourself or just love watching transformation stories, our video will give you insights into the en
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John Clese
Mar 31, 20242 min read
Brighten Your Shade Garden with Yellow Coneflowers! 🌻 (Easy Care, Native Plant)
Are you longing to add vibrant color to the shadier parts of your garden?
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John Clese
Mar 22, 20241 min read
Plant Foxglove Beardtongue for Pollinators, Easy Care & Deer Resistance
Foxglove Beardtongue delivers stunning aesthetics, pollinator appeal, low-maintenance care, drought tolerance, and even deer resistance!
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Dhevin Gupta
Mar 15, 20241 min read
Native Plant Spotlight: Bold & Beautiful Rosinweed
Are you searching for a striking plant to revitalize your late-summer garden?
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John Clese
Mar 8, 20242 min read
Why Blue Wild Indigo is the Best Native Plant All Year Round!
In this blog post, we'll dive into the unique qualities of the Blue Wild Indigo and why it deserves a spot in your garden.
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John Clese
Feb 23, 20241 min read
The Best Native Plants Bloomed
We've put together a stunning short video showcasing the very best of what Michigan's native flora has to offer.
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John Clese
Feb 2, 20242 min read
How to Preserve Your Land with Native Plants
We delve into using native plants for land preservation, spotlighting species such as Blue Vervain, Bottlebrush Sedge, and Gray's Sedge.
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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 12, 20241 min read
Creating a Native Garden Oasis: The Transformation Journey Begins
Join us on an extraordinary journey as we transform a property into a stunning native garden oasis.
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