Midwest Native Plants

Explore the beauty of the Midwest with ideas for a Michigan native garden! Discover stunning Michigan native flowers, vibrant wildflowers, and practical tips for incorporating native Michigan plants into your landscape. Whether you’re planning native Michigan landscaping or looking for fresh Michigan garden ideas, this board has everything you need to create a thriving, eco-friendly outdoor space.

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Bright Lane Gardens

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Native Landscaping Midwest

Shrubs For Dry Shade

Native Shade Plants

Shade Perennial Garden

Native Plant Landscape

Shade-Tolerant Native Plants - Ideal for Shady Landscapes and Woodland Gardens!

Transform your shady spaces into lush, vibrant gardens! 🌱 We cover the best shade-tolerant native plants for the Midwest, including perennials, shrubs, ground covers, and trees that thrive in full shade, partial shade, and dappled light. Perfect for woodland gardens, borders, and challenging spots like dry shade or wet areas. Get tips, plant recommendations, and design inspiration for your garden! 🌸✨ #ShadeGarden #ShadeTolerantPlants #MidwestNativePlants #GardeningTips #WoodlandGarden #PerennialPlants #GardenInspiration #ShadeLovingPlants #NativeGardens #PollinatorFriendly #ShadeGardenIdeas #LowMaintenanceGarden #NativeShrubs #GroundCovers #GardenDesign #ShadySpots #FullShadePlants #PartialShadePlants

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Indoor Vegetable Gardening

How to Grow Anise Hyssop: Tips for a Thriving Pollinator Garden

Discover everything you need to know about growing and caring for anise hyssop, a stunning and aromatic herbaceous perennial. Perfect for pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, and perennial borders, anise hyssop features vibrant purple flower spikes that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Cold stratify seeds, grow seedlings, or start from bare root plugs. We'll show you how! #HyssopPlant #AniseHyssop #PollinatorGarden #PerennialBorder #CottageGardens #PlantDiseases #PropagatePlants #DIYCompost #HouseplantsIndoor

the top most native ground covers for your garden

Native Garden Design Midwest

Native Indiana Landscaping

Native Landscape Design Midwest

Midwest Native Plants

Midwest Perennial Garden Design

Indiana Native Plants Landscaping

Ground Covering Plants

Native Ground Cover

Top 7 Midwest Native Ground Covers

🌱 Top 7 Midwest Native Plants for Ground Cover 🌸 Looking to fill your garden with beautiful, low-maintenance ground covers? 🌾 Discover the best native plants for Midwest landscapes! Perfect for erosion control, pollinator support, and adding natural beauty to your yard. 🌼 📌 Click to explore these Midwest-native ground cover plants! #NativePlants #GroundCover #MichiganGardening #PollinatorFriendly #SustainableLandscaping #MidwestGarden #GardeningTips

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Cold Stratification Seeds

Native Virginia Plants

Winter Seed Sowing

Winter Sowing Seeds Milk Jug

Winter Sowing Seeds

Winter Sowing Native Seeds | A Hands-Off Approach to Growing Native Plants!

Discover the easiest way to grow native plant seeds by creating mini greenhouses with plastic containers like gallon milk jugs and salad containers! This propagation method mimics natural conditions, allowing seeds to experience a cold period for germination in early spring. Perfect for growing native perennials like purple coneflower, butterfly weed, and golden alexanders, this technique supports native pollinators and combats invasive plants. Learn how to prepare containers with drainage holes, use potting mix, and protect seeds from harsh winter conditions. Great for first-time gardeners, winter sowing is a sustainable way to support your local environment. 🌞 #WinterSowing #NativePlants #NativeSeeds #GardeningTips #EcoFriendlyGardening #SupportPollinators #SustainableGardening

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River Bank Erosion Control

Fibrous Root

Fast Growing Shrubs

Soil Erosion

Weathering And Erosion

Stop Soil Erosion Naturally with These Native Shrubs!!

The best native shrubs for erosion control in your home landscape! These shrubs have deep roots, fibrous root systems, and thrive in areas with heavy rains, wet soil, or steep slopes. Perfect for erosion-prone areas, rain gardens, and natural habitats, these native plant species support wildlife, improve soil health, and add natural beauty to your landscape. #ErosionControl #NativePlants #SoilErosion #SteepSlopes #NativeShrubs #RainGardens #WildlifeHabitat #PlantRoots #SoilHealth #WetSoil #FibrousRoots #HomeLandscapes #NaturalBeauty #ErosionControlPlants #NativePlantings #SustainableGardening #ErosionProneAreas #StopErosion #GardeningTips #EcoFriendlyLandscaping

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Plants For Soil Erosion

Plants To Prevent Erosion

Landscaping To Prevent Erosion

Erosion Control Landscaping

Planting In Sandy Soil

Stop Hill Erosion Naturally!

Is your hillside losing soil to runoff and erosion? Protect your landscape the sustainable way! These nature-based erosion control methods to stabilize slopes and prevent soil loss. 🌱 Native Plants – Deep-rooted species hold soil in place and absorb excess water. 🪵 Mulching & Ground Covers – Prevents soil from washing away while adding nutrients. 🌊 Rainwater Diversion – Redirects runoff to reduce erosion and improve drainage. 🧱 Terracing & Natural Barriers – Slows water flow and creates stable planting areas. 🚶 Strategic Pathways & Hardscaping – Helps control foot traffic and minimize disturbance. #ErosionControl #SustainableLandscaping #NativePlants #SoilStabilization #WaterManagement #EcoFriendlyGarden #HillsideGardening #Mulching #RainwaterSolutions

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Rain Gardens

Stormwater Management

Sustainable Landscaping

Meadow Garden

How to Grow Porcupine Sedge (Carex hystericina)

YOUR RAIN GARDEN NEEDS THIS SEDGE! Transform your garden with porcupine sedge! 🌱 This low-maintenance native plant is a must-have for rain gardens, banked slopes, and stream edges. Perfect for erosion control, stormwater management, and adding unique texture with its spiky seed heads. Learn how to grow, care for, and design stunning, sustainable landscapes. 🌿✨ #NativePlants #SustainableGardening #PorcupineSedge #RainGarden #ErosionControl #GardenDesign #EcoFriendly

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Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis Lanceolata

Native Plant Garden

Drought Tolerant Perennials

Purple Coneflower

Wild Flower Meadow

How to Grow Lanceleaf Coreopsis 🌼 A Pollinator-Friendly Garden Must-Have!

Learn how to grow lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) in your native plant garden, wildflower meadow, or pollinator garden. This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in well-drained soil, rocky soils, and poor soil, providing bright yellow daisy-like flowers and habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds. Discover tips on planting, companion plants like purple coneflower and black-eyed Susan, design ideas, and how to attract pollinators. Perfect for erosion control, low-maintenance gardens, and adding color to your landscape. #LanceleafCoreopsis #NativePlants #PollinatorGarden #WildflowerMeadow #GardenTips 🌸

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Little Bluestem

Rain Garden Design

Native Grasses

Best Native Grasses for Erosion Control and Natural Shorelines

Struggling with soil erosion? Try these native grasses for erosion control!🌾 From little bluestem to switch grass, these grasses are perfect for stabilizing soil, improving soil health, and supporting wildlife. 🌱 Whether you're tackling steep slopes, designing rain gardens, or restoring native landscapes, these native species provide effective solutions. Incorporate grasses into natural seawalls for long-term erosion control. #ErosionControl #NativePlants #SoilHealth #WildlifeHabitat #LandscapingIdeas #LittleBluestem #SwitchGrass #NativeGrasses #MidwestGardening #RainGardenDesign #SustainableLandscaping #SoilErosion #NativeLandscapes #HomeLandscaping #GrowingNative

5 Native Plant Alternatives to Replace Invasive Species in Your Garden

Looking to replace invasive plants in your garden? Check out these 5 beautiful native plant alternatives! From swapping Japanese barberry for winterberry holly to choosing bearberry over myrtle, this guide will help you create a thriving, eco-friendly garden. (and YES there's a native alternative to creeping Jenny!) 🌸 Support pollinators, protect local ecosystems, and enjoy stunning blooms year-round with these sustainable options. 🌎✨ Read more on Bright Lane Gardens! #NativePlants #GardeningTips #EcoFriendly #InvasiveSpecies #GardenDesign #SustainableLiving #NativeGardening #WildlifeHabitat #PollinatorGarden #GardenIdeas #LandscapingTips #SustainableGardening #PlantNative #BackyardInspiration #GardeningForWildlife #HomeGardening"