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Category: Landscape Maintenance

Landscape Photography Techniques That Show Your Flair

You love your landscape and want to share it. This has never been easier but you want to do it right to show your flair. In addition to understanding a few basic photography principles, you’ll need to know the nuances that are unique to the outdoor environment. Once you learn them your photos will jump off the screen. Landscape settings that you now admire will be elevated to the dramatic. There are special techniques that are specific to landscape photography. You’ll discover dozen that relate to the following landscape design principles. Perspective One of the most common landscape photography mistakes

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Landscaping Strategies for Large Properties

The exterior appearance of your home is an important detail, and one guests and neighbors notice immediately. Creating the design for your new landscaping can be intimidating and overwhelming with how many options are available. However, it’s your goal to create a space that is enjoyable, appealing, and fitting to your lifestyle. While homeowners choose an array of designs for both their front and back yards, there are many rules and elements to consider to guarantee your landscaping project goes smoothly. Select Plants Appropriate for Your Climate Zone When choosing the plants and greenery that will be added to your

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How to Choose a Landscaping Company

  Many homeowners turn to a professional landscaper due to a lack of time, energy, or design skills. Choosing to hire a landscaping company can be intimidating and time-consuming as it’s essential to do thorough research on all candidates to ensure they can efficiently complete your project. Improve your property value and create the home of your dreams by getting professional help with all your landscaping needs. Identify the Amount of Landscaping Needed Before contacting a full-service landscaping company, it’s encouraged to consider how you plan to utilize your space and establish the desired functionality of your outdoor space. This

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Landscape Design Consultation: Getting A Return On Your Annual Investment

Dwight D. Eisenhower famously said, “Plans are nothing, but planning is everything.” He said this in the context of winning a war. The point of this statement is that events and circumstances change, and therefore, so does the plan. A landscape is a work in progress because it is alive and will change. So will you. People change and their lifestyle has to adapt. What’s important to you and your family today will evolve over time. The challenge is making the most of that journey. You are growing and evolving and should expect your outdoor environment to do the same.

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Lawn Care Calendar (2020)

Timing your lawn care is an essential part of maximizing the growth and making the most out of your hard labor. If you want an attractive and healthy lawn, you can’t do any type of yard work, whenever you want. You need to strategically time certain parts of your lawn maintenance, so you receive the many fruits of your labor. Having a lawn care calendar is a great way to ensure you get it right every time. We understand the importance of having a region-specific calendar, so that is why we created this Minnesota lawn care schedule 2020 guide. Understanding

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3 Landscape Winterization Tips To Relax Your Minnesota Mind

That beautiful view outside your window needs some loving care. There’s still time to take a few steps to protect your home and landscape for the winter. The most important action is to get outside and take a look around for anything unusual because you know your home and conditions that may arise. To help you with that we’ve created a 3-point checklist. #1. Protect Your Plants Be sure all of your plants are sufficiently hydrated for the winter. WHY: Water protects plants. The reason for this is that root systems in hydrated soils will freeze and remain protected at

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