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John Clese
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Stunning Flower Combos for Home Gardens | Lake Effect Designs Chapter 1 🌼
Dive into mesmerizing flower combinations to elevate your home garden! Lake Effect Garden & Design brings you easy to follow floral inspos!


John Clese
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Inside the Process: Transforming a Michigan Home with Native Gardens - Part 1 Front of Home
Discover the techniques, plants, and designs that make Michigan's natural beauty shine.

John Clese
Aug 18, 20221 min read
What I'm Loving this Week!
Summer is in full swing in Michigan, and this week the common evening primrose/Oenothera biennis has just started to bloom.

John Clese
Jun 16, 20222 min read
What to Do if You Must Mulch
Last month I asked you to stop the mulch madness. This month, I'll tell you how.

John Clese
May 12, 20222 min read
Mulch Madness!
Too much mulch can smother gardens. See why and how to stop the mulch madness today.


John Clese
Dec 7, 20211 min read
Common Boneset Named 2021 Wildflower of the YEAR!
The Common Boneset is the 2021 wildflower of the year. Due to its ease of growth and heartiness, it deserves the honor.
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