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Garden installation in Detroit: what to expect
Garden installation in Detroit covers new perennial and shrub beds, native pollinator plantings, rain gardens, and raised vegetable beds. Heavy clay is the rule across much of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, so the difference between a garden that thrives and one that struggles is usually bed preparation: loosening the soil, adding compost and setting plants at the right depth.
A good installer picks plants for your sun, shade and drainage, and for Michigan winters. Native plants such as coneflower, black-eyed Susan and little bluestem handle clay and dry summers well. For food gardens on older city lots, many growers use raised beds with imported soil, and it is reasonable to ask about a soil test for lead before planting directly in the ground near older painted houses.
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What a proper job includes
- A site review for sun, drainage and existing soil
- A plant list with species, sizes and quantities
- Removal of turf or weeds and bed edging
- Soil amendment with compost or imported garden soil
- Planting at the correct depth with initial watering
- Mulch topdressing and a watering schedule
- A written plant warranty with its conditions
What drives the price
- Bed size and how much turf or weeds must be removed
- Plant sizes: plugs and quarts vs large containers
- Soil import, compost and raised bed materials
- Edging type: spade edge, steel, stone or paver border
- Drip irrigation or soaker lines added to the beds
- Warranty length and whether follow-up care is included
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Planting beds do not need a building permit. Digging still counts: Michigan law requires the excavator to notify MISS DIG 811 at least three business days before digging, which matters for tree and shrub holes and edging near utility lines. Beds in the strip between the sidewalk and street may be restricted by your city, so check first.
If the company will apply weed or insect control for hire, it needs an MDARD pesticide application business license. Michigan also restricts phosphorus fertilizer on lawns, so ask what the crew uses on nearby turf.
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How to compare quotes
- Ask for a plant list with species and sizes, not just a bed count.
- Ask how the soil will be prepared and how deep.
- Compare plant warranties and what voids them.
- Confirm who calls MISS DIG before digging.
- Ask for photos of beds they installed at least a year ago.
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