East North Central
Are you a gardener in the Upper Midwest, also known as the East North Central region? Then you've come to the right place for expert gardening advice that's carefully crafted for your region. Get masterful gardening tips for Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa right here.
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Most Invasive Species In Michigan And The Upper MidwestLearn about some of the worst invasive plants to watch out for in the regions of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Vegetables To Grow In Michigan And The Upper MidwestWhat are the best vegetables to grow in Michigan and the upper Midwest? Click here for a complete upper Midwest growing guide.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Growing Roses In The Midwest – Top Roses For Midwest GardensGrowing roses is possible in most gardens, but you do need to choose the right type. Click here for the best roses for your Midwest garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Upper Midwest Evergreens – Choosing Evergreen Shrubs For Upper MidwestEvergreen shrubs are useful for year-round color and privacy. Many varieties thrive in upper Midwest states. Click here for some options.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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August Gardening Tasks – Upper Midwest Gardening To-Do ListAugust gardening tasks in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa are all about maintenance. Click here for your August upper Midwest to-do list.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Upper Midwest Lawn Care GuideIf you live in the Midwest US, you’ll need to know the rules for a healthy cool season turf lawn.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Annual Flowers For Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, IowaWhat are the best annual flowers for Michigan and the east north central region? Click here to find out.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Upper Midwest Insects And Pests In The Home GardenThe Upper Midwest of the US has its own range of pesty bugs and mammals. The most common ones are listed here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Upper Midwest Ornamental Grasses For Year-Round InterestIf you live in the upper mid west of the United States, read on for 13 of the best ornamental grasses for your region.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Gardening In Northern Michigan And The Upper PeninsulaFor gardening in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, you may need a little know how. Click here for info on how gardens survive the up north cold.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Gardening with Native Plants in The Upper MidwestWhat are good plants for gardens in the upper Midwest? There are a wide range of beautiful native species to choose from. Click for more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Regional To-Do List: Upper Midwest Gardening In DecemberDecember gardening tasks for Midwest states are limited but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to do. Click here for a regional to-do list.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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November In The Garden: Regional To-Do List For The Upper MidwestChores begin to wind down in November for the upper Midwest gardener, but there are still things to do. Click here for a regional to-do list.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Upper Midwest Bushes: Choosing Shrubs For East North Central GardensShrubs are essential to the home garden and yard. For states within the upper Midwest region that grow well, click the following article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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East North Central Shrubs: Deciduous Shrubs In Upper Midwest GardensGrowing deciduous shrubs in upper Midwest regions depends largely on selecting the right species and varieties. Click here for options.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Flowers That Bloom In Fall: Learn About Fall Flowers In The MidwestNeed plants for extended bloom through fall? Growing fall flowers in the Midwest requires planning, but there are many options. Click here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Gardening To-Do List: September In The Upper MidwestThere is much to do in the garden during September in the upper Midwest region. Click here for a to-do list for September.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

