The Minneapolis Home and Garden Show is happening on February 24- 26, with the second exhibition on March 3-5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Here’s why consumers – as well as networking professionals – should visit this trade show and those like it. 1. Trade shows Are Unique Experiences Nowhere else are you going to […]
Read MoreFind ALD at The Minneapolis Home and Garden Show
Minneapolis Home and Garden Show The Minneapolis Home and Garden Show gives homeowners the opportunity to connect with the latest products in the industry, as well as equipping designers with innovative technologies and tools. There’s a reason why shows like these are so successful – it is one of the only opportunities where you can […]
Read MoreSeasonal Snow and Ice Management for Your Business
After the year’s first heavy snowfall, your property may start feeling less like a winter wonderland and more like an accident waiting to happen. Snow is an unavoidable part of the holiday season for many Minnesota business owners, inconveniencing employees and customers alike. Even just a little bit of snow or ice on your property […]
Read MoreEasy Ideas to Boost the Appeal of Your MN Lawn
Boost the appeal of your lawn using these tips that are easy to do.
Read MoreAdd Romance to Your MN Landscape Design With Natural Heart Shaped Plants for a Lasting Lovely Look
Valentine’s Day comes just once a year. Why not add a touch of romance to your MN landscape with heart-shaped plants and vivid red blooms?
Read MoreKeeping Backyard Grilling Lean and…Green
Summer barbecue season is here – and there are lots of options to turn your outdoor kitchen into a greener place.
Read MoreKeep Your Pool Sparkling Clean With the Right Equipment
Doesn’t this blue water look inviting? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could come home, slip into your swim suit, and dive right in? Having a pool in your own yard makes for a great place to relax and ease some tensions from the day, or it can provide a fun place for an […]
Read MoreSolve the Landscaping Puzzles: Rise Above the Ordinary with Raised Planting Beds
Raised planting beds offer a solution to a variety of challenging landscape situations. While no one design is the answer for every situation, raised beds work for many puzzling areas. ALD serves Mpls area homeowners, providing unique landscaping solutions.
Read MorePlanning a Small Garden Design with Principles
The same design principles apply to all gardens, whether large or small: Unity, Simplicity, Variety, Accent, and Balance. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Planning a garden is one of the most creative home projects we each can undertake. Your landscape should reflect your dreams, your likes and dislikes, as well as your notion of what your […]
Read MoreCreating Mystery, Anticipation and Depth in Just Twenty Feet
How can you create a sense of mystery and anticipation and make your garden have depth? The Japanese have done this for centuries. They developed a technique to conceal parts on a garden from the initial view; than gradually to reveal them. In just a twenty-foot space lush foliage and planted containers in a layered planting […]
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