Eco-Friendly Lawn Care: Tips for a Greener, Healthier Yard
We put considerable effort into planning our gardens. What plants should we add this year? What needs pruning or dividing? Do our gardens need to be fertilized? How will we […]
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Make a Splash This Summer: Create a Relaxing Retreat With Water Features!
As humans, we’re drawn to water. If you’ve ever heard of Blue Mind Theory, you know that being in and around water increases our dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin levels, which […]
Want to Host a Summer Garden Party? Set the Scene!
Spring is here, the trees are budding, and irises, tulips, daffodils, and other spring bloomers are pushing through the dirt. There’s beauty in all the season changes, but there’s something […]
Elevate Your Outdoor Living Experience With a Custom Paver Patio
Spring has sprung, and Midwesterners everywhere are excited to get back to the business of enjoying the great outdoors! Do you have an old deck or concrete patio you’d like […]
Spring Landscaping Essentials for the DIYer
Our northern climate is notorious for extreme cold, high winds, and heavy snowfall, which can wreak havoc on our lawns and gardens. However, mild winters are arguably harder on our […]
Maximize Your Outdoor Kitchen Design for Memorable Spring Gatherings
Spring is just around the corner, although in many parts of the country, it seems to have arrived unseasonably early! There’s nothing like melting snow, warmer temps, and birds singing […]
6 Steps To Planning Your Spring Patio Renovation or Build
A patio can add both beauty and function to your home. It gives you a place to gather outdoors with loved ones or simply enjoy a quiet moment among the […]
Battling Mosquitoes in Minnesota: Effective Methods for Mosquito Control
After those long Minnesota winters, we just can’t wait for the warm weather of summer. Unfortunately, neither can mosquitos. Mosquitos – affectionately known as the Minnesota state bird – can […]
Choosing the Right Furniture for Your Outdoor Living Space
As Spring finally begins to announce its arrival in the way of warmer temperatures and tentative blooms, many Minnesotans are looking for ways to get out of the house and […]
Top 5 Landscaping Trends of 2019
In a recent survey conducted by Bankrate, nearly half of Americans didn’t take a vacation in 2018. This is attributed to the cost of vacationing, family obligations and the inability […]