Meadowbrook Design Blog
Drought Tolerant Plants for California Gardeners Who Love Color
In the vibrant world of drought tolerant plants for California gardeners, conserving water doesn't mean sacrificing the beauty of your garden. In California's often arid climate, selecting plants that thrive with minimal water is crucial. However, many gardeners are...
34 Yellow Flowers to Light Up Your Garden
Spring is moving quickly, and we're headed straight for summer! If your garden still needs some sunshine, we've got 34 flowering plants that are sure to make you happy, and even more plants that will stand up to summer heat. Plus, you'll find expert advice on using...
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Top 10 Perennials for Pollinators [+ Earth Day Announcement]
Earth Day is next Monday, April 22nd. From feeding busy pollinators to creating wildlife-friendly habitats, and even growing plants indoors, gardeners play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing our planet every day. If you're looking for ways to...
Low Maintenance Pool Landscape Design That Looks High Maintenance
Creating an inviting and aesthetic landscape around a backyard pool not only enhances the beauty and enjoyment of your outdoor space, but also adds to the overall value of your property in the long term. However, you need to create a sustainable situation that also...
3 Benefits of Gardening: Flowers, Food, and Fitness
Gardens give us so much! Not only do they provide us with healthy fruits and vegetables and colorful flowers to enjoy, but tending our gardens is also a great form of exercise. Not to mention that sanity-saving magic that occurs when you have dirt under your...
Get Ready to Break the Rules of Garden Design!
How & When to Break the Rules of Garden Design with Rebecca Sweet Thursday, March 21st @ 6PM ED Ever felt boxed in by the traditional do's and don'ts of garden design? Join us this Thursday for a game-changing webinar with Rebecca Sweet from...
Bay Area Beauties: 6 Native Bay Area Plants That Help the Earth While Looking Beautiful
“In some Native languages the term for plants translates to ‘those who take care of us.’” — Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass If you’re reading this, you are likely a Bay Area landscaper who is blessed to call this area home, and you already know that we...
Ready, Set, Bloom: Let’s Celebrate Spring Gardening Time!
Excited for spring gardening? Me too! Let's kick off the season with 26 of our favorite spring flowers, 12 tips for creating the perfect outdoor space, 20 pretty plant combos, and a sneak peek at a webinar that'll shake up your garden design game. Plus, we're talking...
Therapeutic Garden Spaces: The Healing Power of Landscape Design
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, snatching moments of tranquility can feel out of reach. We're constantly bombarded by the demands of work, the buzz of technology, and the never-ending to-do lists that seem to grow longer with each passing day. Amidst...
NEW WEBINAR: Plant Combinations: Finding the Right Mix
Garden Design 2024 Webinars Plant Combinations: Finding the Right Mix with Dan Benarcik, Chanticleer Thursday, January 25 @ 6PM EST* *Can't attend live? All registrants receive access to the recording. Winter storms got you stuck inside? Grab a warm drink,...