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Protecting Your Water Feature from Predators and Pests

Having a pond or other water feature in your backyard brings beauty and relaxation and can be a joy to you as a homeowner. Sitting by a pond, watching the goldfish swim lazily under the lily pads is both peaceful and mesmerizing. Much as you love your pond, there are many pests who look at your pond as an open invitation to damage or even destroy the ecosystem you have built within it. All that hard work down the drain when you wake up in the morning to see all your fish missing and plants destroyed by a hungry raccoon.

The Many Benefits of Having a Pond

Having a pond on your property, whether it’s man-made or all-natural, is the dream of many homeowners. While they can be a lot of work, depending on how well they are designed, the long term benefits can far outweigh the amount of work that may be required. Choosing a qualified professional to design your pond can reduce this extra maintenance as well. Whether you are looking at purchasing a property that has a pond on it already, or considering adding one to your current yard, you may be wondering if the extra labor that is involved for maintenance is worth

Water Pools and Fountains In Styles That Work For Everyone

Water pools and fountains come in many different styles. Designing the one that will work for you is very much defined by personal style, along with matching it to your landscape. Whether you plan to install a water pond, or a fountain, our garden designers and architects can help you pick the right option for you. Formal water pool-A formal water pool is often designated by the use of pavers or hardscapes that lead up to the pool. There is typically a flat-stone border that encircles the water line of the pond, and there is a sitting area around it.

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

Free Admission: Apple Valley Chamber Home &Garden Expo ~March 31, 9 am-3 pm

Come and talk to us about your landscaping dreams at the Apple Valley Home & Garden Show! It’s easy to attend because there is FREE parking and admission. In addition, there are things for children to do as they are featuring Minnesota Zoo animals and free children’s arts and crafts. ALD is a featured landscape design exhibitor at the show that covers the latest in home, garden, landscaping, remodeling and much more! It’s a great time to plan any landscaping or garden project you have in mind. We are a multi-speciality landscape company. Our licensed and educated landscape designers and

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Protecting Your Water Feature from Predators and Pests

The Many Benefits of Having a Pond

Water Pools and Fountains In Styles That Work For Everyone

Pools and Spas: Predictable or Not?

Free Admission: Apple Valley Chamber Home &Garden Expo ~March 31, 9 am-3 pm

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