Testimonials

“Plantwise has been helping us naturalize our lawn since 1998, when we wanted some relief from mowing our 1.3 acre yard and planted a little patch of prairie wildflowers. Since then, we’ve expanded the prairie part of our yard to about half the yard, and Plantwise planners worked out a planting and management plan with us so that our yard will soon mimic an oak savanna, complete with all of Michigan’s oak and hickory species, many of its shrubs, and of course myriad wildflowers and grasses. We also created a native sedge garden and a Michigan spring flora bed along the front. Their expertise and dependability has us coming back every year for more native landscaping, burning, and weed removal.”

“PlantWise has conducted burns for the Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway since 2001. Their crew is very knowledgeable and always very professional. Our many properties pose challenges with boardwalks, buildings, wooded and aquatic habitats and they have always performed as promised – delivering safe and quality service. After 13 years of working with PlantWise we have seen a significant decline in invasive species on properties and an increase in native plant diversity. We highly recommend PlantWise as a quality resource for prescribed burning and habitat management.”

“My wife Roberta and I own 11 acres of land that include upland areas, a pond, and a wetlands with a small stream. Sadly, it was filled with a variety of invasive species, the worst of them being Asian bittersweet. It was literally wiping out areas…until I contacted PlantWise. David Mindell assessed the situation and sent out a team of hardworking, conscientious, friendly workers to get rid of the unwanted species. There is still more work to be done but the difference already is dramatic. Whole areas have opened up and we can now walk through our property without the stress caused by the invasive species taking over.”

“The PlantWise crew has been nothing short of amazing to work with on invasive species removal and habitat restoration projects at our nature preserves. Their professionalism on the ground is represented by surgical and economical herbicide treatments, precise and effective controlled burns, and insightful native plant restoration. Our staff and board of directors have been consistently impressed by David and his crew and their good work on the ground!”

“PlantWise and I are completing our second year of creating a large prairie and series of rain gardens in my backyard. Cayla developed designs, solicited my thoughts, and paid attention to my ideas and feedback. Working with her and her very knowledgeable crew was a pleasure. Most importantly, the results are spectacular–a succession of blooms for visual interest and a continuous parade of insects, birds, butterflies, and pollinators.”

“I appreciate the great work you and your staff have done in support of our campus invasive plant species management efforts through your use of controlled burning, targeted herbicide applications and the planting of desirable plant species. I look forward to working with you and your company again this year.”

“I spent several happy moments today looking up plants I wasn’t familiar with. It is beautiful now and I think it will develop beautifully, too. A friend stopped by today and profusely complimented us on this new garden– and she is a friend who has a big and beautiful and well managed garden in Ann Arbor. I gave her the company name, and I am sure I will get many more compliments and can share the name far and wide. You and your team were a pleasure, and breathtakingly fast. I am, frankly, amazed.”

“I love working with PlantWise. They have built 2 rain gardens and one sun garden over the last 3 years. I chose them because they plant native plants but I keep returning because the gardens turn out amazing. Cayla demonstrates a deep understanding of what native plants are appropriate for different areas of my yard and she is so enthusiastic about adding habitat for insects, birds and butterflies. In addition, I love to ask questions about the plants and the staff are always happy to answer my questions.”

“You guys and gals have done an outstanding job!! Thank you so much! I look forward to working on more projects with you!”

“I look forward to every burn season so I get a chance to interact with David and his crew. Not only am I always impressed at their skill in handling a fire, but their depth of knowledge and genuine appreciation for the resources they help us steward is inspiring.”