03 Jun French Drains and How they Work
Let's look at how french drains work to help move water in Minneapolis/St. Paul yards. French drains are trenches dug in your yard, lined with fabric (to keep all dirt out), then filled with a...
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29 May Paver Driveways vs Asphalt vs Concrete
How much do paver driveways cost, and how do they hold up in Minneapolis? This article will tell you everything you need to know. Minneapolis/St.Paul paver patios and paver driveways have nearly the same installation process....
23 May Retaining Wall Ideas (and how to know if your yard needs one)
Let's look at different retaining wall materials which handle slopes in Minneapolis/St. Paul yards. Retaining walls, of course, aren't always necessary. If you just want to keep your hill from eroding, and it's...
05 Apr Edina Patio, Gas Fireplace, and Sitting Wall with No Sod Damage!
Is it possible to install a big Edina patio project in your back yard with no sod damage at all? It is! How do we do it? Check out this video to see! For many years...
29 Mar Installing a Minneapolis Retaining Wall (Time-Lapse Video)
This video shows everything, start-to-finish, about installing a retaining wall with drainage in Minneapolis. This project was installed nearly ten years ago, and you can drive by today and see it in all its glory!...
14 Jun Does Landscaping Cause a Lot of Lawn Damage?
Our goal is zero damage of any kind. It's not always possible to achieve that, but we try. It will always be far less damage than if we weren't trying to avoid it at all....
10 Jun Deck vs. Patio – Which is Right for Me?
Decks and Patios fulfill the same purposes - to provide an “outdoor floor” for your outdoor living space. The way they provide that floor, however, is very different in terms of cost, maintenance, longevity, and...
10 Jun How to Hire a Landscape Company
If you go into the process of hiring a contractor and take a few reasonable steps to protect yourself, there's no reason even a huge project can't be a pleasant experience. It all depends on...
10 Jun Why is Compaction So Important?
When hiring someone to install hardscaping, make sure they intend to use a big compactor to prepare your base. It may seem like a weird thing to ask, but that will tell you right there...