More and more people are using rain barrels to catch runoff from their roofs. It's an eco-friendly way to keep water on hand for flower beds and gardens, but did you know you can also use that rainwater in your lawn's irrigation system? It can...
Project Wants/Needs As you can see in the above Before/After picture, this home was sorely in need of some landscape rejuvenation. The home basically did not have landscaping before our team arrived. The main goal of this project was to accentuate the home with plants and...
Project Wants/NeedsThis Edina lot used to have an older home. The current homeowners bought the land and then built a brand new house. KG Landscape was tasked with coming in and finishing off the complete transformation. Our primary goal was to give the homeowners a...
High quality turf will require varying amounts of water depending on the soil type and weather conditions. Heavy clay soils will require more watering than will sandy soils in order for moisture to reach 4-5” down where the grass roots are. However, sandy soil holds...
Front yard landscaping is a critical aspect to any home. It is the space that everyone sees when driving by your home. It is the first impression on your guests like family and friends who come to visit. It is the main picture on a...
Many trades have regulations and certifications that they need to obtain before they can start actually plying their trade. Electricians, for example, takes many years of classes to get a degree, then go on an apprenticeship to get the experience to really do the job correctly....
When spring has sprung and people start to emerge from their homes to inspect their yards, the health of their grass is a top priority. One of the primary ways to promote healthy grass is to overseed. Overseeding is when you cover an already grass-filled...
Given the erratic nature of Minnesota weather, one of the most common questions we get is: How much does a sprinkler system cost?This is a complicated question with a lot of different variables. However, I'm going to do my best to explain some of the...
I grew up watching the Disney channel and they used to make original movies. One movie they made was called "Smart House." It was about a family that wins a contest to live in a super smart house. Then the house goes kind of crazy....
Maintaining a healthy lawn is key to providing a relaxing, beautiful outdoor space. Mowing the grass, having an irrigation system, and using fertilizer are all really great preventative care activities. Unfortunately, just like with your own health, sometimes a bug or disease works its way...