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Do You Have Problems With Your Soil? | Architectural Landscape Design MN

Great soil makes great gardens and lawns. Rich soil that has good drainage and consistent moisture results in healthy lawns and plants. Gardens or lawns that quickly dry out most likely have soil problems. Even the healthiest plants and sod won’t flourish without good soil. All plants depend on it  for their water, nutrients, and oxygen. Soil is composed of 50% solids; sand, silt, clay, and organic matter, and 25% water, and 25% air.   A quick test to determine how good your soil it to take a handful of it, compress it into a ball in your hand, and

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What is the Best Building Material for Your Minnesota Patio / Deck?

 With all the various materials than can be built in and around your home, creating the perfect outdoor space is something that involves lots of creativity, and planning to make sure that it comes out completely right. Using the right landscape Designer is the best way to come up with a plan that will work with the rest of your house. In Minnesota, patios and decks are are par for the course, as few homes are without one. Building a hardscape into your landscape can come about in many ways. The first decision to make is whether to use stone, wood, or

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Designing an Outdoor Living Space Minneapolis Landscaping

 Designing an outdoor space is no small task. There are many factors to consider, and getting the advice of an experienced, trained professional is well worth the time and effort. Creating a stand alone garden is one thing, but creating a functional outdoor living space that will grow along with your home each year is something altogether different. Many people go out and spend a small fortune on plants, come home and put them in the ground, only to find that they either die off, or don’t really grow in the direction the homeowner had planned. Understanding the water needs,

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Patios and Gardens Make a House a Home | Landscaping Services Minneapolis St Paul MN Metro

If you live in a new home, then you know how barren it can look until the new plants and grass fills in. While most housing developers will bring is sod these days, those trees and shrubs will take a few years to really make their mark. There is much to consider when planting your yard for the first time, if you rely on the builder, you can be sure you will get the very basic amount of greenery, laid out to simply fill up the space. Few people can afford to pay cash for all their desires, but by

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Beautiful Landscaping Design and Installation Serving the Burnsville MN Community

 We work hard all week so that we can enjoy our free time. How much sweeter that time off when we have a place to go where we can enjoy it. Many of us are fortunate enough to have our own little sanctuary built right into our back yards; a place where we can go and unwind in the peace and privacy that we like to call ‘the patio’. Architectural Landscape Design Contractor is in the business of creating your perfect space, so that you can escape to it whenever possible, year round. We have a very simple process when

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Solving Erosion and Slope Problems with Natural Stone and Boulders: Two-Tiered Terraces and Riverbeds

Dealing with a slope or an erosion problem in your yard can cause major issues. A retaining wall constructed of boulders or natural stones may just be the solution. Picture that same slope with a natural stone walkway that leads to a new two-tiered terrace where stone steps take you into a lower area. Awaiting you at the bottom of the steps is a natural stone patio complete with a sitting area and a firepit perfect for entertaining. The tiers are gently curving walls built of boulders or natural stones. The green spaces on each tier are lushly planted with

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