Create a Michigan Garden Where Beauty Meets Nature
Thoughtful native garden design for homeowners who want more beauty, more wildlife, and less maintenance.
Meet Barbara
Barbara Fleury
Michigan Garden Designer
Michigan State University Extension
Advanced Master Gardener
Gardening has been part of my life for decades, and my approach is rooted in creating landscapes that are both beautiful and beneficial. I help homeowners make thoughtful choices about native plants, habitat, and garden design so their outdoor spaces feel welcoming, manageable, and alive with nature.
Ways I Can Help
Garden Consultation
A focused, on-site consultation to help you make confident decisions about your garden.
$149
Native Garden Design
A personalized garden plan designed around your space, goals, and the Michigan native plants that will thrive there.
Starting at $349
How It Works
1. Start With a Conversation
Tell me about your garden, what you’re hoping to change, and what matters most to you.
2. We Walk Your Garden Together
During your consultation, we’ll look at the space, identify opportunities, and talk through practical possibilities.
3. Leave With a Clear Direction
You’ll have thoughtful recommendations and a clearer understanding of what to do next.
What You Can Expect
Thoughtful Guidance
Recommendations shaped around your garden, your goals, and the way you want to live with the space.
Practical Recommendations
Clear, realistic ideas you can actually use — whether you make the changes yourself or decide to move forward with a design.
Michigan-Grounded Design
Plant and design decisions informed by Michigan conditions, native plants, seasonal change, and the natural character of your property.
What Clients Receive
Property Overview
A clear summary of your property, existing conditions, and the opportunities identified during the design process.
Garden Layout & Planting Plan
A customized layout showing where plants should go, how the garden is organized, and how the design comes together as a whole.
Native Plant List & Quantities
A complete list of recommended Michigan native plants, including suggested quantities to help you confidently source and install the design.
Installation & Seasonal Guidance
Practical guidance for installing your garden and caring for it through the seasons as it becomes established.
Service Area
Proudly serving homeowners throughout West Michigan, including:
Zeeland • Holland • Hudsonville • Jenison • Allendale • Grand Haven
Spring Lake • Muskegon • Grand Rapids • Saugatuck • South Haven
Additional locations may be available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install gardens?
Michigan Garden Design currently focuses on consultation and design services and does not provide installation services.
Can you help me choose native plants?
Absolutely. Native plant selection is an important part of both consultations and garden design, and recommendations are tailored to your property, growing conditions, and goals.
What if I already have existing garden beds?
Many projects involve improving and enhancing existing garden beds. I can help identify what is working, what could be changed, and where native plants can strengthen the overall design.
Do I need a large property?
No. Native gardens can be successful in spaces of almost any size, from small garden beds and foundation plantings to larger properties.
Ready to Create Your Michigan Native Garden?
Whether you’re looking for a complete garden design or simply need help choosing the right native plants, I’d love to help you create a garden that feels beautiful, manageable, and alive with nature.