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Creative Landscape Design Ideas

A landscape design project is an opportunity to embellish your property while creating an outdoor space you can enjoy. The possibilities are endless, and you can combine plants, hardscaping elements, statuary, lighting, and more to create a design that feels like you. Here are a few landscape design ideas to help you get started! Incorporate Water Features A water feature can bring your backyard to life. Besides attracting wildlife, water can create noise and movement. There are many options to explore, including fountains, waterfalls, streams, and ponds. You can opt for a modern and enchanting effect by incorporating a fountain

Tips for Finding the Right Landscape Design Company

Homeowners who want to spruce up their property must find the right landscape design company to help bring their visions to life. If you want to learn how to choose the best company for your needs, follow these tips to ensure a smooth process. Decide What You Want The first step in taking charge of your landscape change is to decide what you want. If you have a green lawn and just need someone to care for it, you’ll narrow down the list of services necessary and can then choose from specific companies. However, you might check out some existing

Creative Ideas for Enhancing Privacy with Landscaping Solutions

For many homeowners, having a private, secluded outdoor space is a dream come true. Unfortunately, privacy can be hard to achieve, especially if you have neighbors who live close by. But don’t worry—there are creative landscaping solutions that can help you create more privacy in your yard and give you peace of mind. Read on for creative ideas for using fencing, pergolas, and privacy plantings to create a private oasis that is all yours. Use Fencing to Enclose a Private Area A fence is one of the best ways to gain privacy from your neighbors. Whether you choose a wood

7 Design Ideas For Greater Outdoor Living In 2023

Outdoor living in our Minnesota region is expecting a continued resurgence of practices many of us have long embraced. While the use of technology makes our lives easier in or outdoors, its the unique expressions of our personalities and lifestyles that will take our outdoor spaces to the next level. You may discover one of these seven design ideas that are underrepresented in your outdoor living space. If that’s not the case, maybe it’s time to refresh one or two to refine or elevate the overall design theme. #1. Invest In Quality Furniture And Accessories Quality materials will last longer,

Pre-Winter Landscape Maintenance Tasks Homeowners Want To Do

There are plenty of outdoor maintenance tasks that should be done before the winter hits. Autumn is the best time to get these tasks done, but even early winter can work if the sun is shining and temperatures are in the 30s or warmer. Not only will this tidy up your yard, but you will protect your home and outdoor living spaces from the effects of cold winter temperatures, winds, snow, and ice. Clean Garden Beds of Weeds and Redefine Edges Garden beds need a thorough cleaning ahead of the winter. The garden beds will be more attractive when they

Minnesota Perennials, Grasses, and Groundcovers For Uncommon Winter Interest

The average residential landscape uses minimal perennials, ornamental grasses, and groundcovers. This is unfortunate because while they are spectacular when in bloom, that show for woody trees and shrubs is usually limited to no more than a few weeks. In addition to their extended and sometimes repeating bloom cycles, perennials have the unique qualities of elegant winter interest when complementing evergreens and woody landscape plantings. They share these characteristics with ornamental grasses and groundcovers, some of which happen to be evergreen. Most important is that many perennial, ornamental grasses, and groundcovers have stems, seedheads, and foliage that partner with winter

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Creative Landscape Design Ideas

Tips for Finding the Right Landscape Design Company

Creative Ideas for Enhancing Privacy with Landscaping Solutions

7 Design Ideas For Greater Outdoor Living In 2023

Pre-Winter Landscape Maintenance Tasks Homeowners Want To Do

Minnesota Perennials, Grasses, and Groundcovers For Uncommon Winter Interest

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