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How to Design a Garden? Ep 2: How to Plant on the Home's Hell Strip 🌿

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.

How to Design a Garden? Ep 1: First Steps to Design a Landscape & Creating a Site Plan

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.

You Won’t Believe How This Meadow Looks After Two Years!

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

Why Wild Quinine Is the Best Native Plant for Your Garden | Lake Effect Garden & Design

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

This Simple Trick for a Low Maintenance Garden!

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.

A Comprehensive Guide to Our Latest Hardscape Project: Custom Pathways, Outdoor Shower, and Cedar Fence Installation

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

What Does a Native Garden Look Like After 3 Years?

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

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

Managing the Invasive Curly Dock: Identification and Removal Tips

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

Native Plant Spotlight: Northern Sea Oats Grass (Chasmanthium Latifolium) Easy to Grow Native Grass for Your Home

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.

Top 9 Native Plant Plugs to Transform Your Garden

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

How to Design a Picket Fence to Protect Your Native Garden

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

Brighten Your Shade Garden with Yellow Coneflowers! 🌻 (Easy Care, Native Plant)

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?

Plant Foxglove Beardtongue for Pollinators, Easy Care & Deer Resistance

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!

Native Plant Spotlight: Bold & Beautiful Rosinweed

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?

Why Blue Wild Indigo is the Best Native Plant All Year Round!

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.

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.

How to Preserve Your Land with Native Plants

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.

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.

Creating a Native Garden Oasis: The Transformation Journey Begins

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.