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Outdoor Landscape Lighting Minneapolis Style

Night time lighting is one of those garden features that few people pay attention to, but once they see a good display, everyone wants one. Why do we have to wait until Christmas to light up our yards? Properly placed spot lights, up-lights, and floods will illuminate all of nature’s beauty, each their own unique way.  The dew in the morning will take on a personality of its own; an evening shower will perform a chorus and dance that you would otherwise never see. Animals that you knew were out there will not become part of your family. By utilizing

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Designing an Outdoor Living Space Minneapolis Landscaping

 Designing an outdoor space is no small task. There are many factors to consider, and getting the advice of an experienced, trained professional is well worth the time and effort. Creating a stand alone garden is one thing, but creating a functional outdoor living space that will grow along with your home each year is something altogether different. Many people go out and spend a small fortune on plants, come home and put them in the ground, only to find that they either die off, or don’t really grow in the direction the homeowner had planned. Understanding the water needs,

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Patios and Gardens Make a House a Home | Landscaping Services Minneapolis St Paul MN Metro

If you live in a new home, then you know how barren it can look until the new plants and grass fills in. While most housing developers will bring is sod these days, those trees and shrubs will take a few years to really make their mark. There is much to consider when planting your yard for the first time, if you rely on the builder, you can be sure you will get the very basic amount of greenery, laid out to simply fill up the space. Few people can afford to pay cash for all their desires, but by

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Creating a Custom Designed Garden Saves Time & Money

It’s a generally agreed upon gardening principle that choosing healthy plants, supplemental watering, and providing the necessary maintenance are the mainstays of good gardening. But, what makes each garden and it’s success unique is also affected by the light, soil conditions, moisture, water drainage, suitability of plants and trees planted etc. Many gardeners learn from trial and error over a period of years what works best for their property. The differences between a well designed, prepared, and planted garden and one that is not can be significant. A custom garden designed for your space can save you time, money and

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Beautify Your Minnesota Yard with Knock Out Roses

Knock Out Roses are truly a plant that lives up to its name; they are a knock out for several reasons. First off, they grow almost anywhere, all season long. Landscaping with Roses in Minnesota is always a treat, but when you can get them to bloom most of the season, with little to no maintenance, they are even better. The Knock Out Rose comes in a variety of vibrant colors, blooms continuously, and requires no spraying. It can almost be considered a weed in some parts of the country, and cutting their blooms will only encourage it to grow

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