Meadowbrook Design Blog
From Summer to Fall: Transitioning Your Patio Landscaping
As the embers of summer slowly dim and the crisp whisper of fall begins to dance through the trees, there's an unmistakable shift in the air. It's not just the cooler weather or the fading sunlight. It's the beckoning of a new season, a fresh start, and for homeowners...
Make Memories Outside: Creating Kid-Friendly Outdoor Landscapes
Designing Kid-Friendly Outdoor Landscaping: Crafting Spaces with Children in Mind Have you ever daydreamed about your children playing in a wonderland specifically built for them? A magical kingdom in your backyard where their imaginations have no boundaries and...
Create a Blooming Backyard Utopia with Flowering Hedges
If you love being outside but lack the privacy to do so, why not create your backyard utopia with some heavenly hedges? Hedges are just as good, if not better, than fences. Hedges dampen noise, allow full privacy, PLUS look good while doing it. Have we...
Embrace the Arid Beauty: 10 Desert Landscape Ideas for Front Yards
Imagine stepping outside your home to be greeted by a desert landscape: a symphony of textures, colors, and forms—an environment that vibrates with a unique, austere beauty yet remains serenely silent. Picture a yard that tells a tale of survival, adaptation, and...
Beautiful Summer Gardens to Be Inspired By
Summer Garden Delights Summer gardens are filled with long days of light, colorful flowers, and sweet treats—but don't let your time in the garden end when the sun goes down. This week, learn how to create a summer garden that you can also enjoy under the...
Small Spaces, Big Impact: Garden Design for Compact Areas
Is your outdoor space more pocket-sized than palatial? Don't worry! 🍃 When it comes to garden design, even the tiniest plots can be transformed into lush, beautiful sanctuaries. With a blend of creativity, careful planning, and a dash of inspiration, you can maximize...
5 Benefits of Investing in Professional Residential Landscape Design
When everything is blooming and bursting with color in spring and summer, it’s no wonder that your landscape is at the forefront of your mind. Maybe a garden plot would be nice in this corner, you think, or I should really put a fire pit back here. Whatever your...
How & Why to Grow a Native Plant Garden
This Saturday, April 22nd, is an extra special day—it's Earth Day! From providing pollinators with essential food sources to creating shade and oxygen with trees, gardeners help the Earth every day—and we appreciate you doing your part! Below, you'll see how one...
8 Stunning Contemporary Landscape Design Inspiration Ideas
As you step outside, take a deep breath and let the beauty of nature envelop you. The gentle sway of the trees, the vibrant colors of the flowers, and the soothing sound of the water features - there's something magical about a well-designed landscape that just puts...
Flowers for a Bee-Friendly Garden
Celebrate National Gardening Day (tomorrow) by "bee-ing friendly." Make it a point this year to create outdoor bee-friendly gardens that support pollinators such as bees. This could mean including a bee house, bee watering station, or by simply growing the right...