Friends of the Rouge
650 Church Street Suite 209, Plymouth, MI 48170
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Looking to refresh your yard or garden this spring? Want to bring beautiful colors into your yard? Ready to attract beautiful songbirds and butterflies? Time to go native! Michigan’s native plants aren’t just beautiful—they’re also hard-working plants that support our environment, save you time and money, and bring life back to your landscape. 

At our upcoming Native Plant sale, you’ll find a wide selection of Michigan’s beautiful plants—perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. Here’s why planting native is one of the best choices you can make:

🌱 Native Plants Are Low Maintenance

Michigan’s native plants are naturally adapted to our region’s soil, rainfall, and climate. That means they require less watering, no fertilizer, and minimal care once established (just remember–low care does not mean no care 🙂). Whatever sun you have, water level, or soil type–there’s a native plant fit for your yard. 

🐝 They Support Pollinators and Wildlife

Want to help our butterflies, bees, and birds thrive? Native plants provide the nectar, seeds, and shelter that local wildlife depends on. Species like milkweed (essential for monarch butterflies) or wild bergamot (a favorite of native bees) are more than just pretty—they’re crucial for ecosystem health. Planting natives in your yard also helps their seeds spread into other parts of the community! 

💧 Native Plants Improve Water Quality

With their deep root systems, many native plants help prevent erosion, absorb stormwater, and reduce runoff. This means cleaner local waterways and less flooding. Planting native is an easy way to make a big impact on your Rouge River!

🌼 They’re Beautiful—All Year Long

From the cheerful yellow of black-eyed Susans that bloom in the summer, to the beautiful red-osier dogwood coloring the snow, native plants provide year-round beauty and texture. Many even bloom in succession, giving you color from spring through fall. Not sure how to do this? Hire us for a consultation!

🌿 Join Us at the Native Plant Sale!

Whether you’re starting a new garden or adding to an existing one, our Native Plant Sale is the perfect place to find the right plants—and expert advice to help you grow them. We’re here to make it easy for you: our online shop has pre-made kits tailored to your yard conditions, or even what pollinators you want to attract! Don’t wait, kits are selling quickly! Pre-orders are live NOW! Come hang out with your plant-loving community and shop same-day plants, trees, shrubs, and accessories! All proceeds benefit your Rouge River.

Join us on Saturday, May 17th from 10am-2pm at Livonia DPW!

Bring your love for Michigan’s natural beauty home. Go native—your River will thank you!

Please also consider allowing benign “weeds” such as clover in your yard.


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