Michigan Home Transformation

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

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.

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

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.

How Do Native Plants Look After One Year of Growth?

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

🏡 Home Garden Landscaping Ideas 2024 Backyard Patio Design | Back Yard Patio Ideas For Home 🌱

John Clese

Dec 22, 20231 min read

🏡 Home Garden Landscaping Ideas 2024 Backyard Patio Design | Back Yard Patio Ideas For Home 🌱

We delve deep into a captivating patio design project in Michigan, showcasing the choices and creative flair that shaped its outcome.

How Do Native Gardens Look in the Winter (with Snow ❄️)

John Clese

Dec 15, 20231 min read

How Do Native Gardens Look in the Winter (with Snow ❄️)

In this video, we delve into an untouched garden, showcasing the stunning transformation as autumn leaves give way to winter's snow.

Easiest Way to Plant Bare Root in the Snow!

John Clese

Dec 8, 20232 min read

Easiest Way to Plant Bare Root in the Snow!

In this video, we show you techniques for planting bare root in the snow, offering a perspective on gardening that thrives in the winter.

Native Plant Guide 2024: Ideas for Plants to Choose and How to Design & Plant Your Garden

John Clese

Dec 1, 20232 min read

Native Plant Guide 2024: Ideas for Plants to Choose and How to Design & Plant Your Garden

Read our comprehensive guide for 2024 that unlocks the secrets to choosing and planting the perfect native species for your garden.

Native Garden Tour: Native Garden Planting Beginning to End Explained | Native Plant Guide 101

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.

John Clese

Nov 3, 20231 min read

Garden Mistakes to Avoid When Planting!

In this video, we'll dive into the common pitfalls that can turn your dream garden into a nightmare and how to sidestep them.

Let's Tour a Native Garden with over 20 Different Plants | Pollinator Garden Ideas for Homeowners

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