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Category: Outdoor Living

Mature Landscapes, Trees, Gardens, Stones | Serving Richfield MN

 There are many advantages to owning an older piece of landscape. Trees grown years ago grew up in the wild, subjected to the elements, making them much stronger on a cellular level. New homes rarely have great old trees around them, lending that ambiance of strength and stability. Trees take time to grow, a long time to mature and turn an ordinary house into a home. If you are fortunate enough to have mature landscapes, why not capitalize on them? By carving out distinct garden areas and outdoor spaces, with a welcome patio under a grand old tree, you can easily

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An End to Minnesota Grass Cutting With Expert Landscape Design

Like most homeowners cutting the grass every year, every week is not a favorite activity. If your lot has a steep portion to it, or a wet side, or even a bone dry part that hasn’t seen grass in 20 years, consider a new landscape design, and make much better use of these places one way or another. Why push the lawnmower over it every week when the grass doesn’t improve the design? Consider building a retaining wall on that steep hill, one that provide bench seating, and possibly a small herb garden of potted plants. Transform that wet part of

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Solving Erosion and Slope Problems with Natural Stone and Boulders: Two-Tiered Terraces and Riverbeds

Dealing with a slope or an erosion problem in your yard can cause major issues. A retaining wall constructed of boulders or natural stones may just be the solution. Picture that same slope with a natural stone walkway that leads to a new two-tiered terrace where stone steps take you into a lower area. Awaiting you at the bottom of the steps is a natural stone patio complete with a sitting area and a firepit perfect for entertaining. The tiers are gently curving walls built of boulders or natural stones. The green spaces on each tier are lushly planted with

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Creating an Design for your Outdoor Space | Minnesota Architectural Landscape Design

Not many years ago people who came calling only approached houses by coming to the front door. Today things have changed as entertaining has migrated from the front room to outdoor rooms — if the front doorbell rings it can mean strangers or business, while a knock at the backdoor typically means friends. As the interest in casual outdoor entertaining increases, knowledgeable Minneapolis landscaping designers are providing the option to play down the more formal front door entrance. This redirection created by landscape design welcomes and encourages guests through walkways, and sidewalks that flow from the front yard through their side

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Add a Pool or Spa with Minnesota’s Architectural Landscape Design!

A stand-alone swimming pool, a spa, or a combination pool/ spa can be a wonderful addition to your outside living space. Who isn’t looking for spaces to exercise, entertain and relax? Planning a swimming pool can be a simple or complex project. Take the easy route by tapping into the years of installing pools and spas that our Minneapolis Pool and Spa Installation experts offers as we have all the design and build resources in one company. We will get you into your own pool or spa quickly as we have an experienced staff that will design and install the pools after consulting with

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Add a Fire Pit For Those Minnesota Nights | MN Landscape Design

 Minnesota can get cold; very cold, and stay that way for a good portion of the year. Many people will simply just stay inside, and wait out the winter before they start to go back outside and enjoy their backyard once again. What if it were possible to create a backyard that would help you squeeze out several more weeks from your backyard enjoyment?  Well, there is. Adding wind breakers, and a fire pit to your patio will provide great protection against what Minnesota can bring, and offer you a longer summer before the snow settle in. By designing and building a

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