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How a Pergola Can Transform the Look of Your Yard

It’s amazing how much a single yard structure can add an extra element of weather protection and physical beauty. If you have the resources and yard space available, a pergola can serve as a useful and aesthetically pleasing resource for your garden or yard. Pergola Placement and Uses The wonderful thing about pergolas is that there are multiple places where it would be appropriately set. If you have a deck or other structures in the yard that could use shelter from the rain or snow, these might be an ideal place to build one. You can construct a pergola over

Garden Plants That Will Naturally Repel Insects

As the Midwest slowly approaches the warmer months, many homeowners are looking for ways to mitigate the presence of mosquitoes and insects that will impede on outdoor activities. With the proliferation of the West Nile virus, many homeowners want to couple traditional methods of bug control with natural solutions. Commercial insect control is formulated with toxic chemicals that can be hazardous to children, wildlife, and pets. The market for DEET-free mosquito repellents is growing – but your garden can be one of the most potent forms of insect control. The plants that will naturally repel insects and pests include: Citronella

Common Compost Problems and How to Fix Them

With properly installed hardscape, a compost pile can easily integrate into the landscape of your yard. For gardeners who aren’t in the know, a compost pile is your at-home recycling facility, breaking down leaves, lawn clippings, and other organic materials into nutrient rich compost for your yard and home gardens. Due to the nature of a compost post, several issues tend to compound the oxidizing process. A compost pile or bin should consist of one part green material and one part brown material for the proper bacteria to grow and sustain itself. If there is an imbalance of the materials

Sustainable Landscapes in MN

You may have heard the term “sustainable landscaping” tossed around, but you may not know what it means. Isn’t landscaping just landscaping? Many people assume that landscaping consists solely of creatively placed plants and flowers or a couple of water features, but landscaping is an elaborate process that includes various types of gardening practices. Learn more about sustainable landscaping and how it may be the type of landscaping you would like to integrate on your property. What is Sustainable Landscaping? First off, start with defining sustainability. The National Gardening Association explains it as “practicing environmental stewardship so that we meet

Creating the Perfect Retainer Garden

A retainer garden can make a visual aesthetic statement while adding depth and texture to a flat yard. It can also be a useful and practical feature. When the garden has poor quality or clayey soil, the space encompassed by the wall can be used as a raised planting space. Just fill it with compost and topsoil to make it a healthy space for plants to thrive and flourish. You can also use a retainer wall to facilitate drainage of low-lying and soggy garden space. The Joy of Creating a Retainer Garden You may not worry about having a garden

Hedge Rows Versus Fences

If you have been considering how to create different spaces around your home or business then you are not alone. This is an issue that many people deal with at some point in their life. There is a lot to consider when planning out long term partitions and how you want foot traffic to flow through your space. Hedge rows and landscaping that create partitions with lovely foliage, fruit, and more are a fantastic green alternative to traditional fencing. Let’s face it; a fence can look pretty bad if not maintained or if you just have whatever is cheapest thrown

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How a Pergola Can Transform the Look of Your Yard

Garden Plants That Will Naturally Repel Insects

Common Compost Problems and How to Fix Them

Sustainable Landscapes in MN

Creating the Perfect Retainer Garden

Hedge Rows Versus Fences

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