Permeable Pavers “Rain!” New vs. Old: Permeable pavers are the future. They look like traditional pavers, but their function is highly different. Traditional pavers shed water. This water runs into the sewers and can be problematic for local...
Pathways: Using Flagstone to Pull the Project Together Why: All landscapes require flow. Some need flow from a patio to a door. Others need flow from a porch to a firepit. Certain designs require a path from a garden to the shed. In each of these situations, the...
Pricing Out Materials – Concrete Wall Choices Intro: I am going to focus on concrete wall choices for your landscape wall in this segment. Natural stone is spendy and the options are limited so I would prefer to guide you to some fine choices in the concrete...
Water Features Within a Landscape Water features are assets to have within a landscape. They serve different purposes that are needed for the plants, insects and wildlife to thrive in and around a space. Ponds, rain gardens and catchment systems contribute to...
Why Install Outdoor Lighting? In Minnesota, the longest day of the year has 15 hours and 24 minutes of sunlight: even with the long summer days around the solstice, however, there are times when it’s comfortable enough to sit outdoors, but the hard work of landscaping...
