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 […]
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 More10 Plants to Attract Hummingbirds in Your Garden
Having friendly critters visit your garden is always an exciting moment to catch in the warm months. They bring a little bit of joy to your day and make you appreciate nature that much more. A variety of hummingbirds can be found in various environments across the world. Their primary source of nutrition is nectar […]
Read MorePreserving Your Trees Throughout the Winter
When winter starts to roll around, we have a million different things to think about doing. We have indoor checklists, outdoor checklists, car maintenance, and more. Something you often forget to think about is preserving your trees throughout the winter. The trees on your property stand tall all spring, summer, and fall, so make sure […]
Read More3 Insider Landscaping Winterization Practices You Should Know
This is the time of year when the usual landscaping winterization practices have been completed. These seasonal routines amount to tidying up the landscape. Leaves are raked and loose branches and debris are picked up. This maintenance clears the deck for one last mowing to give that green canvas a crisp appearance. It’s a celebratory […]
Read MoreHow to Keep Your New Outdoor Patio Cool in the Heat
Summer is here, and that means soaring temps and lots of sunshine. While both are very welcome after the long, cold Minnesota winter, they can be a much when you’re trying to enjoy your new outdoor patio. Ideally, it should be a good 10 degrees cooler than the surrounding air for optimal comfort, but is this […]
Read MoreHow to Hire a Standout Landscape Contractor
Landscape contractors are people, too. Due to this not so surprising observation, it is vital that we consider that all people are different when we decide to choose a landscaper to help us achieve our landscaping goals. Some people are annoying, a few are lazy, others are flakey, some people take too long selecting an […]
Read More5 Easy Ways To Maximize Your Homes Curb Appeal
The first impression is essential, especially when you’re planning to sell your home. Every homeowner has heard the term “curb appeal,” which refers to how attractive the outside of your house looks to potential buyers. A large percentage of that curb appeal will come from your landscaping. A good guideline for maximizing the value and […]
Read MoreChoosing the Right Sized Tree for Your Landscape
Trees play a huge role in your landscape, not just because of their physical size, but because they will last for decades to come and are unlikely to be removed. A great tree can make a landscape, whereas the wrong tree can look out of place or become overbearing. Choosing the right sized tree for […]
Read More5 Steps To Using The Natural Elements To Feng Shui Your Landscaping
Feng Shui is, to put it quite simply, the art of maximizing the good energy while minimizing the bad. Its focus is to help people live in harmony with their surroundings. The Chinese believe that the ancient art of Feng Shui-ing your landscaping will balance out the Ch’i, the animating force behind all living things. Using […]
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