Many homeowners spend the entire summer building a beautiful backyard for family and friends to spend time enjoying the outdoors. You can plant eye-catching flowers and trees, install a stunning pool or spa, or sit on a perfectly landscaped patio. During the Covid-19 pandemic, some people even turned their backyard into a dedicated office space […]
Read MoreTips for Creating a Beautiful Backyard Spa
Are you in desperate need of an escape from the draining doldrums of everyday life? Perhaps its time to consider implementing a private outdoor spa on your property. Hot tubs and saunas are attractive backyard elements by themselves, but a designated spa area, complete with all the trappings of a five-star resort, can take your […]
Read More10 Inspiring Ideas for Your Backyard Poolscape
Standing at the sink, staring off over a snow-covered Minnesota landscape, it’s challenging to conjure up the image of a sunny summer day. It’s even more difficult to picture yourself poolside when there are multiple inches of snow on the ground. However, when the snow and ice thaws and the beautiful midwest summer creeps in, […]
Read More8 Features to Add to Your Property’s Modern Zen Garden
From scatter-brained soccer parents to overworked business executives, most people live a lifestyle that is always on the move. Moments for zen, often described as the state of “no-mindedness,” are few and far between. Also known as a Japanese rock garden, traditional Japanese zen gardens were established during the Muromachi Period (the 1300s-1500s) in Kyoto. […]
Read MoreYour Guide to Rock Waterfalls
Many homeowners look to their backyard for privacy, enjoyment, and a relaxing paradise. As the years have passed, more and more design opportunities have presented themselves to help homeowners reach this from waterfalls and ponds to plant life and rock sculptures. Incorporating a waterfall into your backyard landscaping design is incredibly simple, and there are […]
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 MoreThis Is How To Have An Outdoor Happy Place
What would it take to have your outdoor living space become your outdoor happy place? You have to make some choices. You start to consider what to add to it and what to take out. This quickly leads to thoughts about getting a new design. What just a minute. Is that the best first step? […]
Read MoreOutdoor Living Spaces: Mapping The Cost of Priceless Lifestyle Experiences
If you are asking about the cost of an outdoor living space or room you will first want to do some discovery. You can arrive at a meaningful cost by first asking the right questions. How will outdoor living enhance your lifestyle for the better? What problems will the right outdoor room solve? How can […]
Read MoreOutdoor Living Lifestyle Wellness Benefits
The research is pretty clear that our happiness is tied to our relationship with Nature. An outdoor living lifestyle can lead to the loss of anxiety, a boost to the immune system, and profound states of general wellness. Human beings are meant to be connected with Nature and science backs this up. Maybe you are […]
Read MoreInstalling Your First Waterfall With Stone
So, you’ve finally made up your mind. No more waiting around and no more deliberating — you’re going to build your first waterfall. Where do you start? What rocks should you get? How do you find the right area? There are a ton of questions you’re probably asking yourself; we get it. Don’t feel overwhelmed. […]
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