michigan garden update
I posted back in 2024 about removing overgrown invasives and replacing with a large variety of natives, mostly plugs, from new leaf natives and prairie nursery. there were a few cultivars (achillea) added before i knew better but they did so well i’ll keep them for now. there are a few daylillies, salvia nemorosa, and hosta that look nice but i’ll be replacing as time goes on. i’m also thinking about yanking the old weeping cherry and replacing with a service berry or redbud (but if anyone else has suggestions for a large shrub or small tree i’m all ears). this is zone 6b in southern michigan.
the increased insect, bird, and wildlife activity has been incredible. the plants grow with no care other than weeding a couple times per season. i see hummingbirds daily without the hassle of a “bird feeder”!
i hope this inspires others to take it step by step and incorporate more native plants around their home.