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 223 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.
John Clese
Oct 282 min read
What is the Best Ground Cover Plant for Your Garden!
If you've been searching for a ground cover that’s both native and garden-friendly, Michigan Bearberry might be your perfect match.
John Clese
Aug 263 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
John Clese
Jul 262 min read
The Secret to a Low-Maintenance Garden: Transform Shady Areas with Big Leaf Aster!
In this blog, we highlight the Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus), a remarkable plant perfect for shady areas. If you are looking to create
John Clese
Jul 192 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
John Clese
Jun 282 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
John Clese
Jun 142 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
John Clese
May 312 min read
How to Handle Invasive Species in Your Garden?
Invasive species can pose significant challenges for gardeners, disrupting the balance of your carefully curated garden.
John Clese
May 242 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.
John Clese
May 32 min read
A Must Have Plant in Your Garden: Spotted Bee Balm
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner looking to enrich your garden, understanding the traits and benefits of Spotted Bee Balm wi
John Clese
Apr 151 min read
Blue Lobelia: The Stunning Wildflower for Wet & Shady Gardens
If you've got a damp, partially shaded spot in your garden that needs a burst of vibrant color, Blue Lobelia might be the perfect solution.
John Clese
Mar 312 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?
John Clese
Mar 221 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!
John Clese
Feb 231 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.
John Clese
Feb 92 min read
Learn How to Plant a Native Gardens in a Smaller Home
This project showcases the incredible potential of native plants in enhancing small spaces and homes.
John Clese
Feb 22 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 261 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.
John Clese
Jan 221 min read
What Does it Look Like When You First Seed a Meadow?
This video takes you through our journey of seeding an irrigated meadow on sand, a project we started back in May 2023.
John Clese
Jan 121 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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