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Exotic Looking Plants for Your Minnesota Property

Many people think of the cold, Midwest flyover state of Minnesota as an uninhabitable, tundra-like landscape. Contrary to popular belief, this is far from the truth. Minnesota is home to thousands of beautiful plant species. Many of these native species attract pollinators, like the austere Monarch butterfly. Adding an exotic-looking flower, grass, shrub, or tree species can enhance the allure of your property’s landscape. Exotic Looking, Not Invasive Before planting exotic looking plants in your Minnesota landscape, we must denote the difference between exotic looking plants and actual exotic, invasive species. According to the National Wildlife Foundation: “An invasive species

5 Ways To Give Your Deck Personality

There are aficionados for everything and outdoor decks that complement indoor living spaces are no exception. Decks typically have a casual feeling that makes for great enjoyment of the outdoors. A deck’s style may signal a particular region of the country, such as Northern New England or recall favorite childhood memories of vacations at a cabin on the lake. While wood is by far still the leading deck building material, modern composites and high-end aluminum materials have their place in the line-up. They are often more durable and easier to maintain. However, the natural appearance and feel to the touch

5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Outdoor Bar

Summer is officially here and with that comes backyard barbeques and entertaining company late into the night. Creating a beautiful outdoor bar space in your backyard will certainly make your home the ideal summer destination for friends and family. Outdoor bars can be a great addition to an already existing outdoor kitchen. They can function perfectly fine as a stand-alone feature in your outdoor living space as well. There are many ways to ensure that your outdoor bar space is cool, accommodating, comfortable, and functional. Whether the features you choose are purely for aesthetic purposes or you prefer function over

Tips to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen

Homeowners in both warm and cold areas are choosing to install outdoor kitchens on their properties. Outdoor kitchens provide homeowners with a variety of benefits from extending their entertaining space to adding more character and aesthetic appeal to their property overall. Deciding to add an outdoor kitchen to your property can be intimidating, but there are various tips and resources available today to make the process simple and stress-free for you. Extend Your Entertaining Space Creating an outdoor kitchen space for your home is an excellent way to extend your existing living and entertaining space. While developing your layout and

Why Great Landscape Designs Are More Assembled Than Created

It has been said that great landscape designs are not created; they are assembled. The creative process inspires, compares, and contrasts, but its primary job is organizing elements so that they can be assembled. Applying this mindset to your landscape projects will give them clarity and focus to meet deadlines and budgets. Many are the designs that ramble on and out of control. They seem to be looking for an anchor or foundation that pulls the pieces together. Lacking one can lead to costly production delays and rework, not to mention the maintenance nightmare that follows. That foundation is

11 Flowers Fitting for a Minnesota Summer

Why is Gardening Important? Many homeowners end up choosing gardening as a hobby because it not only adds to the aesthetic of your property and keeps it looking nice, but also comes with a lot of benefits for the environment and your health. Incorporating gardening into your lifestyle is an excellent form of exercise, relieves stress, and is a great way to bring family and friends together. Avid gardeners have reported many health benefits: Reduce Risk of Stroke Burns Calories Controls High Blood Pressure Decreases Likelihood of Osteoporosis Mood Booster Strengthens Immune System Adding unique garden plantings to your property

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11 Flowers Fitting for a Minnesota Summer

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