Yard & garden tips for Southeast Michigan
Short, practical advice for Macomb County gardens, plus how-to videos from university extension programs.
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Three ways to a better yard
Each topic has a handful of quick tips and two or three short how-to videos.
Gardening tips
Soil prep, mulching, pruning and watering basics that keep beds healthy through a Michigan season.
7 tips · 3 videos
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Flowers tips
Fall bulb planting, annual beds after the last frost, deadheading and dividing perennials.
7 tips · 3 videos
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Vegetables tips
Raised beds, tomatoes, seed starting and succession planting, timed for a mid-May last frost.
7 tips · 3 videos
Read vegetables tips →Timing on these pages is general for Southeast Michigan (about USDA zone 6b). The last spring frost is typically around mid-May in Macomb County, but it varies year to year, so check the forecast before planting tender plants.
What's inside
- Gardening: Test before you amend; mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, never against stems; and more.
- Flowers: Plant spring bulbs in fall; plant tender annuals after the last frost; and more.
- Vegetables: Plant by season, not by the calendar alone; start seeds indoors on a countdown; and more.
Videos are from their original creators and link back to the source. They are not produced by or affiliated with Savisa Cuts. Each video is credited with its channel, usage terms and a link to the original.
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