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Atriums Add Captivating Space and Light to A House

Atriums are a popular addition to houses or a design feature because they add “a feeling of space and light.” An atrium typically is a large open space, sometimes several stories high that has a glazed roof. There are large windows also. They are either located right outside main entrance doors to a house or they are in the center of the house. They allow a homeowner to feel like they are outdoors all yearlong! The famous Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina has one of the best examples of a wonderful atrium. While they are great additions to one’s

Choosing Plants: How A Designer Sees Plants

The last step in landscape planning is choosing the plants. Choosing plants correctly is key to a great landscape. Think of the types of plants you need based on function. Maybe you need a tree to anchor a border, a vine to climb a fence, and a ground cover for a slope where grass doesn’t grow. Planting the right combination of plants in the right place is complex. A common problem with planting is when the wrong type of plant is picked for the wrong function so it underperforms. Another common problem is not considering what the mature size of

Pools and Spas: Predictable or Not?

It used to be that a backyard swimming pool was a pretty predictable thing. It was rectangular, had a diving board, a couple of ladders, and a shallow and deep end. Times have changed homeowners can choose from different types of pools, new kinds of surfacing materials, high tech lights, etc. A pool or spa can be the perfect recreation item in the backyard. They come in a lot of configurations and serve a lot of different purposes now. So careful planning and installation is key in order for you to get what you want. MN Architectural Landscape Design’s pool

Landscaping to Reduce Your Air Conditioning Bill and Keep Your House Cooler

When you wear a hat on a hot summer day it keeps you cooler, when you stand under a shade tree, it keeps you cooler. So it stands to reason that your house will be cooler when your house’s landscaping design has included energy savings and reducing air conditioning costs. We can help you do just that! We’ll work with you to create a plan that maximizes the potential to help you have a cooler house and a lower air conditioner bill. At Architectural Landscape Design we have the knowledge and experience. These 10 things can help you “cool

Landscaping in Minneapolis Minnesota

LAND: any part of the earth’s surface not covered by a body of water; SCAPE: stalk rising from the ground, staff, moving upward; forward When seen through these definitions, landscaping is just that, taking the natural form of the soil and forming it into something that will rise above, and more forward. It is the natural thing to do when someone is staying in one place for any extended amount of time. Knowing when and how to do this, is a skill that can take years to learn and perfect. Getting a feel for your property is something that can only

Landscaping Away Ugly Utility Areas

It’s unfortunate, but it’s true most houses have some ugly utility areas that would be better hidden from view. See if one of these appears in your yard. Taking a critical second look may present an opportunity to turn a place you would like to avoid looking at into an area that you may enjoy. These areas run the gamut from garbage cans, dog runs, swimming pools, outdoor above ground spas, spa pumps, compost heaps, compost containers, tool sheds, air conditioning units, vents coming out from the house, utility meters, etc. All of these can strike a discordant note in

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Atriums Add Captivating Space and Light to A House

Choosing Plants: How A Designer Sees Plants

Pools and Spas: Predictable or Not?

Landscaping to Reduce Your Air Conditioning Bill and Keep Your House Cooler

Landscaping in Minneapolis Minnesota

Landscaping Away Ugly Utility Areas

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