Native landscaping needs - Ask Extension
We have a new home in a woodlands setting and need advice please:
1. Where do I find information on State of MI low cost seeding or native plantings...
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Native landscaping needs #866617
Asked May 01, 2024, 1:13 PM EDT
We have a new home in a woodlands setting and need advice please:
1. Where do I find information on State of MI low cost seeding or native plantings? We do not want to plant grass, only ground coverings but have some sun/some shade and critters
2. Are there resources for affordable landscape design? And places to purchase needed seeds and plants and trees, at lower pricing?
Kent County Michigan
Expert Response
What a great opportunity to plant native plants that grow well in Michigan! Here are links to articles on ground covers and native plants for you to consider:
Shady Lawn Alternatives-MSU
Groundcover Alternatives to Turf-MSU
Groundcover Alternatives to Turf-UDel
Native MI plant lists-MSU
Native Plants for MI Landscapes-Trees
Native Plants for MI Landscapes-Shrubs
Native Plants & Insects-MSUEs - go to 'plant selection'
Native Plant Bloom Time Chart - MSU
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/flowers-shrubs-trees/pacific-northwest-native-plants-woodland-garden - this is Oregon, learn their process, but use midwest native plants
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/native_plants_for_michigan_landscapes_shrubs
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/gardening-shade
For plants I suggest contacting Prairie Moon Nursery (prairie moon.com) and Prairie Nursery (prairienursery.com) to get their catalogs as both sell native plant seeds and plants for shade. Other more local seed/plant sources include Michigan Wildflower Farm (michiganwildflowerfarm.com), Wildtypes (wildtypeplants.com) and East Michigan Native Plants (eastmichnatives.com). MSU Extension does not endorse any retailers or brands.
For landscape design help contact the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association at: https://www.mnla.org/
I would also contact the Kent Conservation District (https://www.kentconservation.org/) for information on possible landscape design assistance and native plant sales.
Shady Lawn Alternatives-MSU
Groundcover Alternatives to Turf-MSU
Groundcover Alternatives to Turf-UDel
Native MI plant lists-MSU
Native Plants for MI Landscapes-Trees
Native Plants for MI Landscapes-Shrubs
Native Plants & Insects-MSUEs - go to 'plant selection'
Native Plant Bloom Time Chart - MSU
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/flowers-shrubs-trees/pacific-northwest-native-plants-woodland-garden - this is Oregon, learn their process, but use midwest native plants
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/native_plants_for_michigan_landscapes_shrubs
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/gardening-shade
For plants I suggest contacting Prairie Moon Nursery (prairie moon.com) and Prairie Nursery (prairienursery.com) to get their catalogs as both sell native plant seeds and plants for shade. Other more local seed/plant sources include Michigan Wildflower Farm (michiganwildflowerfarm.com), Wildtypes (wildtypeplants.com) and East Michigan Native Plants (eastmichnatives.com). MSU Extension does not endorse any retailers or brands.
For landscape design help contact the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association at: https://www.mnla.org/
I would also contact the Kent Conservation District (https://www.kentconservation.org/) for information on possible landscape design assistance and native plant sales.
