Standing at the sink, staring off over a snow-covered Minnesota landscape, it’s challenging to conjure up the image of a sunny summer day. It’s even more difficult to picture yourself poolside when there are multiple inches of snow on the ground. However, when the snow and ice thaws and the beautiful midwest summer creeps in, […]
Read MoreBrick Paver Installation and Maintenance Practices Experts Know
The charming brick paver streets of Midwestern and New England towns were installed more than a century ago. In Europe and other parts of the world, they date back thousands of years. The brick materials at the time could be wood or granite but for the most part, were clay pavers. These paving installations gave […]
Read More5 Ways You Can Make Your Outdoor Kitchen Stand Out
One of the fastest-growing trends in contemporary backyard landscape design is outdoor kitchens. Backyard living spaces are wonderful places to gather with friends and family to share food, drinks, laughter, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. When you add an outdoor kitchen to your landscape, your property value is guaranteed to increase, while you quickly become […]
Read More5 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 […]
Read MoreTips 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 […]
Read MoreHow The Best Landscape Designs Are Planned
The best landscape designs share one quality with great writing, they are planned. Every piece of writing starts with a controlling idea or purpose and so should your landscape design. The power of a controlling idea is that it becomes a filter for what works. It guides what to leave in and what to […]
Read MoreMulch Maintenance: What You Should Know
Many homeowners are unaware that mulch needs to be appropriately maintained to continue providing your plants and gardens benefits. While it adds to the curb appeal of your property, you may not be informed of the many benefits it brings to your plants and trees. Mulch takes little effort to maintain and gives properties a […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreHow To Get Everything You Want From Your Landscape Design
How about a majestic view of an idyllic bay? If you dare to dream big you can come closer than you imagine. Most homeowners accept less than they want from their landscape design because they don’t understand how the process should work. Don’t worry about your needs and wants too much. They will evolve […]
Read MoreBenefits of Transitioning to Low Voltage LED Lighting
With eco-friendly and environmentally friendly movements becoming more and more popular, it’s stressed by society to start thinking about transitioning your household to low voltage lighting, whether that’s for the entire property or a specific area. Many details of owning a property can be improved from increased savings to worry-free security should the designated […]
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