Here Are The 11 Most Beautiful Gardens You’ll Ever See In Michigan

We in Michigan love a good garden. They're relaxing places to reflect. They also allow us to create something special, outside of ourselves, like fragrant flowers or sumptuous produce. Here are some real beauties that you'll find across the state.

11) Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton

This botanical garden and arboretum offers a spectacular selection of native and rare shrubbery.

10) University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor

This amazing garden includes activities for all nature enthusiasts including but not limited to birdwatching, hiking, habitat researching, and more.

9) Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Township

In addition to having a beautiful garden, Meijer also boasts "world class sculptures" according to the Wall Street Journal.

8) Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens, East Lansing

This horticultural garden is a perennial paradise with over 400 species of Michigan flowers.

7) Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor

A treasure for students at University of Michigan, this arboretum attracts Michiganders from all over for their annual Peony Festival.

6) Belle Isle Conservatory, Detroit

Anna Scripps Whitcomb famously left her collection of 600 rare orchids to the conservatory, where you can view them as well as a trove of other incredible flora.

5) Dow Gardens, Midland

Smack dab in the middle of Michigan lies Dow Gardens and it's over 1700 different species of plants.

4) Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek

With over 25,000 plants this arboretum has everything for anyone with a green thumb, including a lilac garden and hedge labyrinth.

3) Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, Buchanan Township

You can find a tranquil Japanese dry garden as well as breathtaking landscapes juxtaposed by the St. Joseph river at this preserve.

2) Slayton Arboretum, Hillsdale Michigan

Right next to HIllsdale College you'll find this lovely arboretum filled with quaint rock gardens and outstanding waterfalls.

1) W. J. Beal Botanical Garden, East Lansing

Professor William James Beal started this garden for his students at Michigan State University in the 1800's, but now anyone can enjoy the forage of clovers and white oaks it has to offer.

So what do you think? Was your favorite garden listed? If not, tell us about it in the comments below!