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Hello. We are not a normal garden center. You won’t see rows of plants forced to bloom. Rather, our plants have been in the ground in Michigan for at least one year and are growing and blooming at their normal schedule.
Following are pictures of some of our plants. You are invited to stroll the gardens and select from hundreds of varieties growing in their natural habitat. I can help you select plants for specific location, height, color, or bloom time. I can answer questions and offer suggestions from my gardening knowledge and experience. I stand by my plants. If one doesn't grow, we can look for another selection or solution!
Perennials bloom at different times of year. You are invited to stroll the gardens often throughout the year to see God's ever changing landscape. If the-garage door is up, we're open! Or, call me at 517-667-9636 to schedule an appointment. I look forward to seeing you.
Blessings, Sandy
a few of our spring bloomers
Sedum 'Kamtscha Ticum'
Spring bloomer, mounding, foliage turns bronze as season progresses.
Creeping Phlox
A carpet of lavender from mid-May to mid-June, depending on spring temperatures. Low maintenance..
Primrose
Early Spring bloomer, Available in a variety of colors.
Corydalis
Corydalis, this yellow variety, blooms all season. The tiny, fern like foliage adds texture to any garden.
Helebore, (common Lenten Rose)
Blooms very early spring, even under the snow. spent flowers fade but add interest. Several varieties available.
Bleeding Heart
This fern leaf variety is shorter and dainty. long bloomer.
Larger variety blossoms are larger and excellent cutflower.
Lupine (native plant)
This flower is a great cut flower combined with bleeding heart.
Peony, Single Pink
Spring bloomer, Good cut flower. Other colors available.
Peony, Double Dark Pink.
Spring bloomer, very showy, excellent cut flower. Also available in several shades of pink and white.
Oriental Poppy
Spring bloomer, they appear to dance in the gentle spring breeze.
Iris
Spring bloomer, excellent cut flower. Many other colors available. Come when in bloom to select for digging in July after blooming.
Variegated Ajuga
Variegated foliage, bright blue flowers. Nice ground cover. Also available with green/white foliage and pink flowers.
easy grow summer bloomers
Asiatic Lily and Penstemon "Huskers Red'
Elegant, stately cup shaped blossom. Many other colors and shapes available.
Astilbe 'Peach Blossom'
This plant grows in full sun or partial shade but likes moist soil. Blossoms come in a variety of colors.
Bush Clematis 'Clematis integrifolia 'Lake Baikal'
This long blooming perennial can add color and interest to your landscape all season with a little deadheading.
Liatris-Blazing Star
Liatris adds a neat texture to the landscape and is a wonderful cut-flower.
Larkspur and Asiatic Lily
Larkspur is a show-stopper flower with blooms consisting of petals and sepals in colors ranging from white to blue to violet. It is an annual Foxglove that readily self-seeds.
Japanese Iris 'Caesars Brother'
Long blooming, stately blossom, excellent for cutting and arrangements.
Echinacea Pow Wow 'White'
Coneflowers are available in a variety of colors. Wild Berry is another favorite.
Peony 'Double Pink'
Spring/summer bloomer, Slightly fragrant.
Daylily 'Big Yellow'
Daylilies are available in a large range of heights, color and bloom size, as well as bloom time, from May and through September.
Sedum 'stonecrop'
This is just one example of many varieties available, both mounding and ground cover varieties.
Daisy - Leucanthemum 'Becky'
Becky is a workhorse, a long bloomer and excellent cut flower.
Gaillardia 'Blanket Flower'
Gaillardia, a workhorse plant blooms all summer with a little deadheading.
Coreopsis 'Baby Sun'
Spring bloomer, great cut flower.
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Crocosmia is a long bloomer, easy to grow and a great addition to any garden border.
Variegated Hosta
This little gem is the perfect hosta to brighten up a dark spot in your garden. Select from many other varieties ranging from tiny to very large, Empress Wu.
Fall bloomers
Chrysanthemum
Commonly referred to as 'mums' these plants are available in several colors and are winter hardy, adding color to a dull fall landscape.
Hosta
There are literally thousands of varieties of hostas, from miniature to very large. Come and pick yours from our large selection.
Hibiscus 'Dinner plate red''
This hibiscus is a show stopper filling the landscape when other plants are finished blooming.
Asiatic Lily 'Turks head'
This tall varietty, 36-48" is unique as the blossom appears to be upside down. Bulbs multiply slowly.
Toad Lily
Tiny spotted lavender flowers, resembling a mini orchid, on the long stems adorn a fall garden.
Hibiscus
Long blooming, stately blossom.
Chrysanthemum
Commonly referred to as 'mums' these plants are available in several colors and are winter hardy, adding color to a dull fall landscape.
Painters Palette Polygonum virginianum
Distinctive variegated foliage and then tiny red blossoms in the fall. The foliage looks good throughout the season.
Hostas
Hostas continue to hold their color, shape and form throughout the fall.
Perennial Sunflower
This plant takes over when the garden begins to fade. An excellent, long-lasting cut flower. It is a social plant and likes to visit it's neighbors so it needs to be contained.
Sedum 'Autum Joy'
A well known sedum that adds texture and interest throughout the season. A great bee polinator.
Sedum 'Matrona'
Matrona's stunning burgandy stems and foliage enhance the garden throughout the summer and then, the bee friendly blossoms in the fall make this a plant you'll want to add to your garden.
Brunnera 'Jack Frost'
Although this is a spring bloomer, its amazing how nice the foliage holds up throughout the season.
Chrysanthemum
Commonly referred to as 'mums' these plants are available in several colors and are winter hardy, adding color to a dull fall landscape.
Diantuis
This pretty little plant blossoms all summer long and into the fall with just a little effort to deadhead.
winter interest
Sedum Strawberry container
Not all plants need to go in the ground This planter looks OK after a long, hot, dry summer.
Garden Bling adds interest any time of the year.
My grandchildren have made Stepping Stones since 2003. It is enjoyable looking back to see how their hands and feet have grown.
Have you ever thought to use plates to terrace a garden?
At Sandywood Gardens you'll see many instances of utilizing items for a different purpose.
These rocks are from a friend who found them while vacationing in Arizona. Although she has moved away and since passed away, when I see this pile of rocks, I remember her friendship and the good time we shared.
SANDYWOOD GARDENS logo, originally drawn by our then 12 year old grandson, David. Look for our sign when you stop by for a visit.
Hens and Chicks
Hens and Chicks are very hardy and can tolerate cold temperatures.
Paths are an invitation into a garden. We were blessed with a large pile and many of the rocks came from our own property.
Can you guess what this is?
Its the trunk of a Saucer Magnolia next to the walk leading to our front door. Beautiful winter interest.