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Category: Paths & Walkways

Using Hardscaping to put the Finishing Touches on Your Yard

When most people think of designing their yard they think of the lawn. Another thing to look it is what hardscaping elements you can add. Hardscaping are the human-made features used in landscaping. For example, paths, walls, and patios. Achieving a balance between the plants and hardscaping will take your yard to the next level. Finding the Balance The most important aspect of designing hardscaping is finding the balance between hard and soft elements in your yard. Look at your entire space when choosing what features to incorporate. Leave whatever greenery you can. Choose materials that complement your yard and the

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Save Your Lawn with Path and Walkway Installation

What do you think about when you hear phrases like “landscaping,” “trees,” “flowers,” or even “vegetable gardens?” Hardscapes are the structural foundations of any landscaping design. Hardscapes preserve your lawn and garden and provide logical movement throughout your property. What Is Hardscaping? Landscaping has two essential elements, softscaping and hardscaping. Softscaping is the plant life if your landscaping design. Hardscaping is both flat surfaces such as walkways and driveways, but it’s also raised surfaces like retaining walls. Hardscaping provides visual cohesion to your design and tells visitors how to move through your landscaping. Imagine this: Your driveway doesn’t meet your

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5 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 The 5 Natural Elements In Your Landscaping Design The five natural elements are the main components of Feng Shui – wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Landscape designs are often centered around these elements and are easily incorporated into the finished product. Wood Incorporating wood

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Using Big Stone Boulder Work to Create a Majestic Backyard

What makes South Minnesota landscapes so breathtaking? Some will say it is the beauty of nature surviving in harsh conditions. Some will say it is the unique mixture of rocks and plants. You don’t need to go on a hike to enjoy these sights. Boulder work makes these gorgeous landscapes come to life right in your backyard. Here are six ways to transform your backyard with stone boulder work. 1.    Create a Rock Garden Vegetation changes all year round. Add a constant element to your garden with some boulders or smaller rocks. You will have something to look at

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A Brand New Walkway as the Entrance to Your Backyard Xanadu

Your backyard is a romantic sanctuary—a private garden filled with calming fountains and green, fertile landscaping. But first impressions matter. To fully enjoy your paradise, the entrance must provide a smooth transition from the inside of your home to the inner sanctum of your backyard. The right walkway connects one area of your backyard to another and guides you and your guests into the heart of your landscaping. Planning the right path for a walkway takes careful consideration of the space. Consider the following when planning a new walkway project. Respect the Natural Flow Before building a walkway, it’s important

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Close Attention to Detail Is the Cornerstone of Our Custom Landscaping Solutions

We know that your home is as unique as you are, and we strive to create one-of-a-kind landscape designs for each of our clients. Your ideas are our most valuable resource as we help you to reimagine your property. We work with you to map out every detail of your new garden, from the foundation to the final accents. Our world-class landscaping services and unrivaled craftsmanship can turn your yard into the centerpiece of your home. We Bring Your Ideas to Life Customer satisfaction is our top priority at ALD, and we strive to create unique and imaginative landscape designs

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