Every season brings different challenges to the constant gardener and dutiful groundskeeper. It doesn’t matter if it’s the abundant growth of springtime or the bleak snow of winter; a gardener’s job is never over. Our landscaping guide for seasonal maintenance shares a few tips you can use to keep lawns under your care lush and […]
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Summer is one of the most punishing seasons for your lawn and greenery. It’s a time where you must keep an eye on your plants to make sure they continue to thrive despite the heat. Summer is a minefield of droughts and heatwaves, all of which can take their toll on your lawn. Here are
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Staying on top of shrub and hedge pruning is essential to keeping your landscape working for you year after year.
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Retaining walls are one of the most important & permanent elements in a landscape. They hold back soil on slopes or create a change in elevation. Retaining walls need proper engineering to prevent wall failure, water issues, and many other problems down the road. When done right they can completely reshape your outdoor space and
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The U.S. is home to approximately 30 million deer, according to an article at actionbioscience.org, an educational website sponsored by the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS). These animals are so numerous that they’re causing conflicts with people. The same article reported that an average deer consumes almost 500 kg of vegetation annually. Homeowners and garden enthusiasts
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When you live in a state where winter is the prevalent season 5 months out of the year you really learn to appreciate your warm season landscape. You get used to the idea that winter is just something to suffer through until the green shoots start to come up in April. We encourage our clients
Top 10 Plants for Winter Interest (That Aren’t Evergreens) Read More »
Your landscape palette doesn’t have to be white and gray with no end in sight during winter. Although most plants are at rest, you can still maintain a beautiful, vibrant garden throughout the cold season. By carefully planning your backyard landscape design you can identify which curb-appeal boosting elements to include to make your home stand out
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When someone talks about gardens and gardening, most people automatically picture flower beds full of blossoms and trees covered in lush green leaves—things that occur primarily in the Spring and Summer. As November signals the tail end of the Fall season and the onset of Winter, can you still have this type of garden? When
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Whether you have acres of land or are planting in pots, filling your garden with lovely bulbs that will bloom in the Spring and Summer will surely bring color and joy. Spring bulbs provide a brilliant display that requires little effort on your part. Family and guests will definitely love the vibrant flowers, especially if
Spring Eternal: Your Guide to Splendid Spring Bulbs Read More »
Spring in Minnesota, which officially falls in mid-March, tends to be short and may even come in late. When summer does come, the heat can hit hard, depending on your location. The summer highs in the north of the state could hover in the high 70s. If you’re in the south, temperatures may reach the mid-80s.
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