Meadowbrook Design Blog
Small Garden, Big Potential
By: Garden Design Do you need help realizing the full potential of a small outdoor space? Or, do you have smaller areas within a larger landscape that could use some attention? This week, discover great plants and get inspired to create amazing— yet smaller—outdoor...
Late Summer Color, Multi-Tasking Plants, and More!
By: Garden Design Are you desperately seeking some fresh color for your late summer garden? How about a plant that can multi-task? Looking for advice on how to help your summer-weary plants thrive? Or, are you new to gardening and not even sure where to begin? Look no...
Showstopping Plants for Your Garden
By: Garden Design Who wants to take a quick trip to the tropics? This week, we take a look at some hardy & tropical beauties, visit a lush garden that features foliage over flowers, and get ready to celebrate Summerific Week. We also challenge you to learn how to...
Summer Flowers
By: Garden Design This week, you'll see summer flowers and a front yard yard design that works with nature and not against it. You'll also find ideas on how you can support pollinators in your own garden, plus find out what you need to get in the ground now for a...
Making the Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment Space
Entertainment is an undeniably important part of our busy, modern lives. And while we all have different ideas about what’s fun, designing an outdoor space is good for any kind of gathering. If you plan to turn your yard into a haven, here are some ideas to inspire...
Summer Care Tips for Your Garden
By: Garden Summer Keeping your garden looking its best in summer can be a challenge with the heat and humidity (or lack of!)—not to mention extra watering, weeding, and a whole new round of pests. What worked in spring to get your garden looking great probably needs...
Enjoying Your Summer Garden
By: Garden Design I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some fun in the sun—even if it is just playing corn hole in my own backyard. While celebrations and gatherings have taken on a different look this year, it's no reason not to celebrate! So get outside, create...
Plants with a Purpose
By: Garden Design Not only is this the first week of summer, but it's also National Pollinator Week (which definitely deserves celebrating), so cheers to the pollinators! After all, without them, we wouldn't have our stunning gardens, and so much more! Milkweed for...
Shrubs and More
By: Garden Design Summer is almost here! Soon it will be time to sit back, relax, and enjoy your spring gardening efforts. But in the meantime, here are 10 popular shrubs (get them in the ground now before things really heat up), design tips straight from the pros,...
Peace in the Garden
By: Garden Design This week we hope you find a little peace in your garden. Whether it's smelling the flowers, listening to the birds, or watching the butterflies—get outside and find joy in your surroundings. Then come back in and learn about shade plants, how to...