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Dormancy Pruning in Michigan: A Horticulturist’s Perspective
Dormancy is one of the most powerful tools Mother Nature gives us. Learning to prune during this period can transform the health, structure, and longevity of your plants. But timing matters. Not all woody plants appreciate a winter prune, but in Michigan’s climate, making the right call can mean the difference between vigorous spring growth and another season of unruly, unhealthy growth. What is Dormancy Pruning? Dormancy pruning simply means pruning plants during their sleep
Atzinger Team
Dec 23, 20254 min read


How Your Arrangements are Arranged
As the days grow shorter and the garden shifts into its winter rest, we know many of our clients are looking for ways to keep their outdoor spaces feeling vibrant and welcoming. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Chelsea, a talented landscape designer with a flair for seasonal artistry, as our guest blogger this month. Winter container arrangements are one of Chelsea’s specialties—beautiful, textural compositions that bring structure and life to even the frostiest corners o
Chelsea Maylone
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Fall Perennial Cut-Downs: Balancing Cleanliness, Health, and Winter Beauty
The Great Fall Debate Every autumn, gardeners face the same question: cut everything down for a clean slate, or let perennials stand...
Atzinger Team
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Pinching Plants: The Secret to More Blooms
Pinching or tipping: Maintaining a beautiful, thriving garden year-round is a year-round task. It often requires a great deal of...
Atzinger Team
Jun 13, 20253 min read


Meet Our New Head Gardener: Thomas Downs!
Greetings! Thank you to the warm welcomes I’ve received from the crew and clients; I’m looking forward to meeting every one of you and...
Thomas Downs
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Designing for the Winter Garden
It can be easy to feel blue when your beloved garden begins to lose its leaves in the winter, but never fear; a well-designed garden can...
Atzinger Team
Jan 27, 20254 min read


The Importance of Wintertime Plant Hydration
Winter can be hard on your garden. A beautiful garden is an investment that brings you joy and an incredible show of foliage with its...
Emily Scott
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Five Reasons to Have an Outdoor Sitting Area
You might think carefully before decorating your interior rooms, but have you ever considered what the design of an outdoor room might...
Atzinger Team
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Soil Amendments- How Can They Help Your Garden
If plants are the divas of your garden, soil is the stage crew making sure the show goes on. Despite being the literal foundation of...
Atzinger Team
Aug 7, 20244 min read


The Power of Mulch: How it Works and Why Gardeners Love It
Gardeners understand the power of mulch which simply put, improves plant growth and health. This hard-working product regulates the...

Jeanne McCarthy
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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