We are contacted every week by people seeking information, not only from all over the United States, but from all over the world. Those questions and requests for information helped to create this website. We hope you find what you are looking for!

Plants and Seeds

• plants and seeds of native Michigan species and genotypes: Michigan Native Plant Producers
• plants and seeds for natives of the Great Lakes and other regions

    National Native Plant Nursery Directory

    The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center has a Native Plant Suppliers Directory.

• information about specific rain garden plants

    For plant information, see the Ladybird Johnson Native Plant Database 

• sources of plants and seed for large-scale projects

Gardens

• garden designs
• gardens to visit
• someone to design a custom rain garden for me

Technical and engineering information

• engineering manuals for bioretention
• advice from professionals experienced in bioretention construction
• a company that can design or install a bioretention system for me

Soil for rain gardens

• ready-to-use rain garden soil mix, compost, or mulch
• how much soil or mulch I need for my project

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