The Plant Connection LLC

10/12/2026

Spring starts in the fall! Planting spring-blooming bulbs now means you’ll be rewarded with beautiful blooms when the garden wakes up next year.

What spring bulbs are you planting this fall?

A little work now means beautiful blooms in the spring!

10/06/2026

Looking for year-round privacy? Fall is a great time to plant evergreens! Evergreens can provide structure, color, and a natural screen through the winter months. What is your favorite shrub to use in a hedge?

Provide structure and color in your winter garden.

09/30/2026

You do not need to completely start over to give your porch a fresh, autumnal look. Transitioning your entryway from summer to fall is all about layering new textures and warm tones in with your existing setup. By making a few simple adjustments, you can create an inviting bridge between the seasons that lasts all the way through autumn.

Start by keeping your healthy, late-summer foliage plants and trailing vines, then tuck in classic autumn elements around them. Swapping out tired annuals for rich chrysanthemums, adding a few ornamental gourds, or placing textured cornstalks by the door instantly shifts the mood. Stop by the garden center this week to find the perfect accent pieces, fresh late-season plants, and inspiration to smoothly transition your outdoor spaces for the crisp days ahead.

09/18/2026

While spring gets all the credit, autumn is actually the absolute best time of year to add new perennials and shrubs to your landscape. Planting in September gives your new additions a major head start for next year. The combination of warm soil and cooler air temperatures creates the ideal environment for plants to establish strong, deep root systems without the stress of intense summer heat.

Stop by the garden center this week to browse our excellent selection of hardy shrubs and perennials, and get them in the ground now for a spectacular show next season.

09/10/2026

Still time to plant perennials, shrubs and trees for a beautiful spring garden. Stop in to The Plant Connection in Ishpeming to see the perfect perennial for your garden.

09/08/2026

Saffron in containers? Yes please. 🌱✨ Drainage is everything when planting crocus corms—get that right and you'll be rewarded with those prized red threads. Link in Bio for the full how-to and tips from our recent batch.

09/08/2026

Did you take your houseplants outside to enjoy the summer? It is time to start acclimating them to come back inside.

Before temperatures drop too low, follow these steps to make their transition smooth and pest-free:
• Check for Hitchhikers: Give your plants a thorough inspection. Check the undersides of leaves and the soil for any bugs that enjoyed the summer just as much as your plants did. A gentle spray with a hose or a treatment with insecticidal soap can help clear away unwanted pests.
• The Slow Transition: Plants can go into shock if moved from bright outdoor sun directly into a dimmer indoor room. Bring them inside for a few hours a day, gradually increasing their indoor time over a week or two to help them adjust to lower light levels.
• Hold the Fertilizer: As daylight hours shorten, your plants' growth will naturally slow down. Hold off on feeding them until spring.
• Adjust Your Watering: Indoor environments have less air circulation and lower light, meaning your plants won't dry out as quickly. Check the soil moisture before watering to prevent root rot.

Stop by the garden center this week to pick up pest prevention supplies, fresh potting soil, or a new indoor planter to get your green friends ready for winter. What plants did you move outside this summer? Let us know in the comments.

09/07/2026

Want a fall gardening project that actually pays off? Planting saffron crocus in containers is surprisingly simple—and you can harvest the real saffron threads come bloom time. Key tip: drainage is everything to prevent corm rot. Read my quick guide with photos and step-by-step tips to get started this season. https://wix.to/MBMVIQ3

If you're looking for a fall gardening project that pays off in a big way, saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) might be exactly what you need. Yes, the same saffron that costs a small fortune at the grocery store. We recently planted a batch in containers, and wanted to share what was learned along the....

08/28/2026

If the leaves on your shrubs and perennials are turning yellow, they might just be hungry. Heavy summer growth and frequent watering naturally deplete nutrients from the soil, leaving foliage looking pale and washed out. You can easily restore that lush green color by applying a water-soluble fertilizer, which delivers a fast pick-me-up directly to the roots and leaves.

If the leaf tissue is yellow but the veins stay dark green, look for a formula with chelated iron to fix the deficiency quickly. Just remember to water your plants thoroughly the day before fertilizing to protect the roots from stress. Stop by the garden center this week to pick up the right formula and keep your landscape finishing the season strong.

08/21/2026

Late summer is the perfect time to introduce a new color to your landscape. While early flowers fade, a variety of exceptional plants are just reaching their peak, ensuring your garden stays vibrant well into autumn.

Here are three excellent additions for reliable late-season color:

Dynamic Perennials: Add plants timed to shine now. Color-coded Coneflowers (Echinacea) and Summerblaze Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia) offer fresh blooms that last for weeks.

Show-Stopping Shrubs: Panicle hydrangeas like Limelight Prime or Quick Fire Fab are late-summer stars, producing massive blooms that transition from white to rich pink and burgundy.

Continuous Fillers: Fill gaps with long-blooming selections. Superbena verbena provides low-growing color clusters, while Rockin' salvias offer striking upright flower spikes until frost.

Stop by the garden center this week to browse our selection of late-season stars and extend your garden's peak performance.