Meadowbrook Design Blog

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...

The Key Steps to Landscape Your Home
Would you like to increase the value of your home by up to 20%? Landscaping tip: a well-designed yard improves the curb appeal and, hence, the value of your home. Whether you're a new homeowner with a blank slate, or your current landscaping needs a little pizzazz,...

The Elements Needed in Every Home Garden
Did you know that gardening can be extremely beneficial for your mental and physical health? Whether there's a patio you've always wanted to redesign but never got around to it, or room for a larger plot, we say it's time to change that. Keep reading as we go through...

5 Reasons to Hire a Landscaper
Everyone has a different idea of the perfect dream home, but a beautiful living space with a messy backyard probably isn’t what you imagined. To make sure your backyard looks wonderful all year round, it’s a good idea to hire a landscaper. There are several reasons to...

Organic Lawn Care
Organic lawn care means a turf managed without synthetic fertilizers or insect killer. However, it does not mean suspending basic lawn care maintenance like fertilizing and over-seeding. What’s there to like about an organic lawn? It’s reasonably cheap. It’s...

Planting in the Fall
While many people start planting in the Spring, it is not the only time of year to start your gardening. Planting in the Fall is a great time of year to get that garden in shape. During Autumn, cool temperatures generally prevail and the rainfall is consistent. In...

Landscape Design Tips and Tricks
Landscape Design Tips and Tricks As you are looking to redo your front or backyard, we have a few landscape design tips and tricks to help you in planning and executing on your design ideas. These are often used by professional landscape designers and...

Why Have California Native Plants Perks of having Native California Plants
The expanding interest for locally, natural plants and scenes has flourished in California. Local plants (and their dirt) are the structure and natural tendency of the area. California locals by and large allude to those plants that have been in California...

Make Great Container Plantings
Container plantings have many charms. Firstly, the containers themselves can add drama and interest to your garden. Also, multiple containers means you can have multiple soil types and drainage conditions. And your container plants can be relocated as needed, whether...

Foodscaping Gardens: Food Can Be Beautiful Too
There are so many possibilities for your outdoor spaces! While flowers are still popular for many, the latest trend is creating a vegetable garden that not only looks amazing, but also allows you to grow delicious food you’ll be able to use when you cook. There is a...