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This Is How To Have An Outdoor Happy Place

What would it take to have your outdoor living space become your outdoor happy place? You have to make some choices. You start to consider what to add to it and what to take out. This quickly leads to thoughts about getting a new design. What just a minute. Is that the best first step? The answer to that question is yes and no. It all depends on your definition of landscape design. Our process at Architectural Landscape Design, Inc begins with communication and planning. Here’s the short version of how it works. We imagine an aspiring novelist beginning her

How To Get Everything You Want From Your Landscape Design

How about a majestic view of an idyllic bay? If you dare to dream big you can come closer than you imagine. Most homeowners accept less than they want from their landscape design because they don’t understand how the process should work. Don’t worry about your needs and wants too much. They will evolve as you progress through the landscape design process, but if you follow these six steps they will magically come together. None of this is possible without a solid foundation that begins with you. One of the keys to success is compatibility with the designer. He

The Benefits of Home Compost for Your Garden

While many utilize composting to minimize household waste, there are many other benefits you may not be aware of. Gardeners can improve their crops drastically by using nutrient-rich compost to improve the overall soil composition resulting in a flourishing environment for all inhabitants. Ultimately, learning how to incorporate composting into your household influences a healthier lifestyle for both you and the environment. What is Composting? Composting or natural recycling is a process that occurs as oxygen assists various microorganisms break down organic matter into simpler substances. It is a dark, rich mixture of decomposed organic matter that is created from

Benefits of Transitioning to Low Voltage LED Lighting

With eco-friendly and environmentally friendly movements becoming more and more popular, it’s stressed by society to start thinking about transitioning your household to low voltage lighting, whether that’s for the entire property or a specific area. Many details of owning a property can be improved from increased savings to worry-free security should the designated owner choose to make the change. While some improvements will be noticed right away, others will take some time to show their actual impact on the transition. Energy Efficiency The use of LED lighting is projected to have the largest impact on energy savings in the

Low Maintenance Landscaping Plants For Difficult Conditions

Master gardeners and landscape designers know what works in difficult situations because they have experience with hundreds of possible scenarios. This gives a built-in database for quickly diagnosing difficult landscaping situations. Poor soil is one of the top challenges. Now combine that with other challenging elements, such as full sun and drying winds, and suddenly it becomes a complex puzzle. It turns out that enough landscaping plants will do well in difficult conditions to give every landscape a solid foundation of desired qualities, whether that is color, texture, or privacy. In this article, you will discover a palette of durable

10 Plants to Attract Hummingbirds in Your Garden

Having friendly critters visit your garden is always an exciting moment to catch in the warm months. They bring a little bit of joy to your day and make you appreciate nature that much more. A variety of hummingbirds can be found in various environments across the world. Their primary source of nutrition is nectar from flowers, but they also eat insects, tiny spiders, and tree sap. The most common species to be spotted in Minnesota is the Ruby-throated hummingbird. While other species have visited, the Ruby-throated hummingbird migrates to MN for the summer and can usually be spotted in

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This Is How To Have An Outdoor Happy Place

How To Get Everything You Want From Your Landscape Design

The Benefits of Home Compost for Your Garden

Benefits of Transitioning to Low Voltage LED Lighting

Low Maintenance Landscaping Plants For Difficult Conditions

10 Plants to Attract Hummingbirds in Your Garden

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