Incorporating a fire pit into your backyard landscape is a great way to improve your home’s curb appeal and quickly become the entertainment hotspot for all your friends and family. While fire pits can be a ton of fun for homeowners and their families, they...
Maples and Elms are nice trees for any Minnesota yard, but there are other great shade tree options to consider as well. Here are some less common and underused shade tree species you might consider that will add some unique interest and diversity to your...
Hostas are a staple in any Minnesota landscape plant bed. The cool temperatures and limited light of our Northern location makes for some very shady areas especially in non-south facing beds. They're also very resilient against the cold winter weather and salt damage along walkways....
Gardening and landscaping are always challenging and often back-breaking tasks for property owners. Throw a steep incline into the mix, and you have the perfect recipe for a complicated landscape design process for your property. Planting trees and shrubs on a slope is crucial to...
When you hear the word “paver,” your mind probably conjures up a picture of bland, boring blacktop, or another typical paved surface. Although you might think the options are limited with pavers, the reality is that you can utilize the stone slabs to build a...
When the winter months start to wrap up, and the warm weather makes its comeback, many homeowners opt to start improving their property’s curb appeal. An easy way to make your yard an attractive forest oasis is by planting trees in the spring. You can...
Everyone wants to be that house on the block with a beautiful pool and cascading terraces of vibrant landscaping. While pools, patios, and other attractive outdoor features are appealing to homeowners, it’s impossible to install them on uneven terrain. If your yard is steeply sloped,...
You’ve got the grill fired up, a perfectly skimmed pool, and your outdoor kitchen is stocked with plenty of beverages. The only thing missing at your backyard barbecue is your guests. Your driveway is the first thing to greet your guests as they arrive. You...
Living in the sprawling concrete jungle of a large, metropolitan city, or even along the perfectly manicured avenues of a quaint suburban town, can leave homeowners longing for the peace and tranquility of the great outdoors.The sounds of birds chirping and the smell of pine...
Topiary gardens have origins dating back all the way to Roman times. Although this unusual hobby might not be to everyone’s taste, few people can deny the impressive maintenance and display of topiary tree designs.You might know them simply as well-pruned hedges and ornamental trees,...