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Any Garden Can be a Water Garden
There is nothing like a water feature for animating a landscape or garden and elevating it to a higher level. The relaxing sound of running water, the sparkling light, and the presence of chirping birds attracted to the water are just a few of the ways that a water...
Drip Irrigation for Happier, Healthier Plants
We have a lot of irrigation clients and the vast majority of them have sprinkler systems for their lawns only. You may be one of them. You want a lawn that's healthy and green, and you know that proper watering (along with fertilizing and lawn care) is the key to...
FREE Buckets of Balls for Our Customers at Mid-Michigan Golf Center!
We were thrilled to hear the news that Jim Ankenbrandt purchased the former Big Al's property and started a new golf-focused business in town, Mid-Michigan Golf Center. Jim's mission with MGC is to create a family-focused golf facility where everyone can practice...
Be on the Lookout for Scales in your Landscape
A problem that we've been seeing this summer on a lot of the properties Reder Landscaping maintains is the presence of scale insects. Maple, Redbud and Magnolia are the species that appear to be hit the most by the scales. Unlike the Emerald Ash Borer, which has...
Watering Alert!!! 7 Day Forecast is Hot, Sunny and Dry
So far this summer we’ve been blessed with gorgeous weather – lots of warm, sunny days and just enough rain to keep everything green. Well, that’s about to change. The 7-day forecast is calling for hotter temperatures with little chance of rain. This means that, even...
Every Summer Garden Should Have Hydrangeas
We’re entering the time of the summer here in Mid-Michigan where Hydrangeas will be taking center stage in the landscape. Hydrangeas are colorful flowering shrubs that aren’t bothered by pests or diseases, and can bloom for weeks at a time during the summer months...
Daylilies are Beautiful, Versatile and Dependable
Daylilies are rugged, adaptable, vigorous perennials that endure in a garden for many years with little or no care. Daylilies adapt to a wide range of soil and light conditions. They establish quickly, grow vigorously, and survive winters with little or no injury....
Reece Endeavor Garden Walk in its 12th Year
The 12th Annual Reece Endeavor Gardenwalk, which will take place on Wednesday July 15th from 2-7 PM. This is the time of year when our lawns and gardens here in Mid-Michigan are at their glorious best. Treat your eyes and senses to some of Midland’s most beautiful...
Fire Pits are Hot.. and, Legal!
There's no doubt that fire pits are hot. The annual demand we see for built-in fire pits has sky rocketed over the last couple of years. And, as in many cities, they are legal in Midland (see residential fire rules). A lot of folks in the area are, literally,...
Walleyes for Warriors: Memories 2015 Event
Is that Paul Reder wearing a red shirt? Yes, it is! Chances are you've never seen Paul wearing anything but blue 🙂 Paul had a great time with the Veterans and Nels Larsen, founder of the Walleyes for Warriors Event, as well as all the friends, family and community...