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Around Town - Plymouth & Northville
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Friday Night Music in the Air Summer Concert Series
August 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 7pm
Kellogg Park
Click here to view the printable concert schedule.
Friday Night Summer Concert Series
August 11, 18 & 25 at 7pm
Town Square Downtown Northville
Click here to view the printable concert schedule.
Old Village Restaurant Crawl
August 21: 5:30-8:30pm
Buy Michigan Now Festival
August 4-6
Downtown Northville
The Graded Wash: Juried Watercolor Exhibition
August 2-26
Northville Art House
Click here for more information on the exhibition.
Plymouth Farmer's Market
Every Saturday 7:30am-12:30pm
Visit the Farmer's Market in front of the downtown Gathering Hall.
Northville Farmer's Market
Every Thursday 8:00am-3:00pm
The Farmer's Market is on the corner of Seven Mile and Corner Street.
Susan B. Komen 3-Day Walk: A Fundraiser to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
August 4-6
Metro Detroit
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Custom Hardscape for Every Season
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No matter how big or small the backyard is, there is always room to add a custom hardscape design. From fire pits to bench seating and outdoor bars to outdoor kitchens, we specialize in creating beautiful hardscape spaces that are unique to every household. Thoughtful designs mean the custom hardscape will stand out through all of Michigan's stunning seasons.
With a wide selection of pavers and natural stone, we specialize in creating outdoor spaces that cohesively blend hardscape and landscape design elements. Our professional designers at Serene Landscape Group will work with homeowners every step of the way to ensure that everyone gets the backyard of their dreams.
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Bee-Friendly Landscaping: Why It Matters
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Essential to Michigan Agriculture
Michigan field crops bring in over $5 billion to the state
annually (Wolcott, 2016). Our state relies heavily on fruit crops, including blueberries, cherries, and apples. These crops require pollination to thrive. A threat to bees means a threat to Michigan crops and food supplies all over the country. A 2015
study lead by David Kleijn found that just two percent of wild bee species contributes 80 percent of crop pollination visits globally. This means that if bee populations continue to decline, then our agriculture system could suffer greatly.
Why Are Bees at Risk?
As more and more habitats are getting destroyed in Michigan, so are the bee colonies who rely on them. Without proper protection and food supplies, millions of bees are struggling to survive. They are dying out at increased rates that have agriculturists, scientists, and even our government concerned. The decrease in bee populations has a domino-effect on crops, habitats, plant diversity, animal, and even humans.
What You Can Do To Help
- Plant more. According to the experts who wrote "How to Create a Bee-Friendly Landscape," it is all about the habitat. Bees need places to thrive and pollinate. Maples, willows, honeysuckle, rose bushes, mint, oregano, asters, marigolds, and coneflowers attract healthy bee populations and encourage health habitat development.
- Add water to your landscaping. Install a bird bath, pond, or natural watering hole where both birds and bees can drink from.
- Plant seasonal varieties. Consider flowers, shrubs, and trees that bloom at varying times throughout the year. Not only will you have fresh landscaping all year long, you will be giving bees a place to call home.
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Looking to add more bee-friendly landscaping to your property?
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Serene Landscape Group | (734) 416-9062 | SereneSurroundings.com
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