It’s not a maple or sweetgum, but I always look forward to the brightly colored leaves of the Eastern Ninebark shrub in my backyard. I planted it five years ago; it’s a native shrub to Michigan. And one of the easiest plants to grow. The Eastern Ninebark can grow in sun or partial-shade, though I… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Eastern Ninebark in Brilliant Fall Color
One of the reasons I love living in Michigan is because we have four seasons. And fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year when our trees change color.
With warmer temperatures this fall, floods in the summer, and drought last spring, our gorgeous fall color was delayed this year in southeast Michigan.
Typically we see fall foilage change color in early and mid October.
But not this year.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Kensington Metropark in Fall Colors
In southeast Michigan, I smile as I hike the trails and see the brilliant gold, orange, and red colors of the sumac leaves in the mass of green in the woods. Honey locust trees have turned a golden yellow as their leaves flutter to the ground in a circular movement. While our maples have yet… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Fall Colors Starting to Change