Michigan

Here is a list of our top ten gardens in Michigan with descriptions and ratings. Enjoy!

Dow Gardens


1809 eastman avenue, midland, michigan 48640 (800) 362-4874
110 acres
Four stars


110 acres: established in 1899; Annuals, perennials, herbs, secret garden, yew maze, waterfall, azalea island, grasses, rhododendron trail, trial garden, rose garden, children's garden. butterflies.

Mansion Tours. Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Cart Tours. Parking available, Free. Restrooms onsite. Handicapped accessibility, wheelchairs available. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs Visitor center. Gift Shop. Arts. Conservatory with butterflies. Library. Theatre. 2 Picnic area. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Maps available, online.


Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve


13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 695-6491
105 acres
Four stars


Gardens include Entry Garden & Native Plant Garden. Bauer Terrace. South Vista. Discovery Garden. Japanese Garden. Memorial Garden. Moore Woodlot. Hosta Bowl. Ravine Garden. Winter House. Fern Garden. Summer House. Wildflower Garden. Boxwood Garden. Emma Watson Lilac Garden. Weir Lily Pond. North Vista. Meeting House. Sims Border. Herb and Sensory Garden

Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs. Art, Festivals, Library, Music. Visitor center. Gift Shop. Restaurant. Plants for sale spring and fall. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. 2 miles of Trails. Maps available, also online.



Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park


1000 East Beltline Avenue NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (888) 957-1580
125 acres
Four stars


125 acres: 13 years old; gardens include: Amphitheater Garden. Arid Garden. Carnivorous Plant House. English Perennial Garden. Seasonal Garden. Tropical Conservatory. Victorian Garden. Woodland Shade Garden. 100 sculptures

Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Tram Tours. Parking available. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibility, wheelchairs available. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs. Concerts. Visitor center. Gift Shop. Café. Library. Restaurant. Plants for sale. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Trails. Maps available, also online




Hidden Lake Gardens


6214 Monroe Road, Tipton, Michigan 49287 (517) 431-2060
755 acres
Four stars


120 acre arboretum started in 1962, crabapples, lilacs, maples, evergreens, bonsai, hosta, Perennial garden, demonstration garden, 500 dwarf conifers, Conservatory includes tropical plants, arid plants, houseplants.

Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibility. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs. Visitor center. Gift Shop. Picnic areas. Plant sales. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. 5 miles of trails.


Matthaei Botanical Garden and Nichols Arboretum


1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 647-7600
700 acres
Three stars


Arboretum started in 1907, additional parcels and gardens added throughout the years. woodland wildflower trail, rhododendrons, azaleas, daffodils, roses, perennials, herb, herb knot garden, orchids. bonsai. Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available, Free. Restrooms onsite. 10000 sq ft greenhouse. Conservatory. Library. Auditorium. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibility. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs. Visitor center. Plant sales. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Trails. Maps available

Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibility. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs. Visitor center. Gift Shop. Picnic areas. Plant sales. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. 5 miles of trails.