Landscaping and Hardscaping Tips for Small Yards

Landscaping and Hardscaping Tips for Small Yards

Having a small yard doesn’t mean you can’t create the outdoor space of your dreams. There are plenty of techniques you can utilize to maximize the yard space you have and make it seem even larger than it is—it’s just a matter of knowing the best strategies. Avoid...
Creating Your Own Custom Outdoor Fire Feature

Creating Your Own Custom Outdoor Fire Feature

Fire features come in all kinds of styles. From the set-it-and-forget-it styles you can buy from any big box store to an elaborate outdoor fireplace. The cooler weather might be on its way, but in Minnesota, it’s the best time of year to cuddle around a good fire....
A Guide to Planning Hardscaping Elements in Your Yard

A Guide to Planning Hardscaping Elements in Your Yard

Hardscaping is an important element in decorating and defining the landscape of your home. The essence of hardscaping is the non-living elements of your yard, usually made up of bricks, stone, concrete, metal, or wood. Examples are decorative and practical elements...
The Benefits of an Outdoor Living Area

The Benefits of an Outdoor Living Area

Warm days in Minnesota don’t come around as often as in other areas of the country. When they are in season, we tend to take advantage of them for as long as we can. Creating an outdoor living area can help you do just that. More than just a patio, an outdoor...
Throwing the Best End of Summer Barbecue

Throwing the Best End of Summer Barbecue

Nothing says summer more than a classic, all-American barbecue. With August underway, there isn’t much time left to squeeze in that last great outdoor barbecue. How do you balance providing mouth-watering food and entertainment for your guests? Here are some simple...