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• Lighting your Home and Landscape in Minneapolis - Night-lighting your landscape offers a creative way to showcase your home and landscape after dark. Strategically placed lights can dramatize trees, enhance focal points, accentuate shrubs and landscape statuary, fountains and flowerbeds. For All your landscape lighting in Minneapolis, contact Ground One Enterprises of Mn. 952-884-3336 More...
• Minneapolis Paver Driveways and Walkways - The advantages. - Here in Minneapolis temperatures tend to vary dramatically, resulting in freezing and thawing conditions throughout the year. These conditions can wreak havoc upon your landscape and any hardscaping you may have on your property. That's why at Ground One, we stress proper installation techniques in order to ensure your investment into a landscape will withstand the harsh elements of Minnesota. If you're looking to properly install a paver walkway or paver driveway in Minneapolis, contact "The Experts in Landscape Artistry", Ground One. 952-884-3336 More...
• Bloomington, Mn Retaining Walls - Adding space and dimension to your property. - The terrain in the landscape dictates how much and what usuable space a home may have. The Minneapolis landscape is full of steep inclines and usuable spaces. One way to control the space and re-invest in your property is with a retaining wall system. Call the retaining wall experts at Ground One for your next landscaping project in Minneapolis. 952-884-3336 More...
• Maximizing outdoor living space in Minneapolis - One of the common hurdles of South Minneapolis and other Twin Cities yards is the small spaces. When it comes to designing your small space, you can count on the landscape designers at Ground One Enterprises to find the potential in your yard and make every square inch count. 952-884-3336 More...
• Creating a Minneapolis Outdoor Kitchen or Grill Islands - Gone are the days of the charcoal barbeques; taking over are lavish outdoor kitchens. From outdoor pizza ovens to granite-topped bar islands, incorporating a new outdoor kitchen into your Minneapolis backyard will not only enhance your outdoor experience, but also add value to your property. If designed properly, an outdoor kitchen can bring high returns on your home's value. Count on the "Experts in Landscape Artistry" at Ground One for your next outdoor space remodel. Call 952-884-3336. More...
• Paver patios and Outdoor Living Spaces for Minneapolis Homes - Paver patios are a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors here in Minneapolis. When creating your outdoor living space, there are many design elements to consider before having a patio installed at your home. Call your Ground One expert to learn about the exciting world of pavers and how they can enhance your outdoor room. 952-884-3336 More...
• Minneapolis's 2012 MNLA Grand Honor Recipients - Spring is here, and the client-focused, award-winning designers at Ground One are excited to begin another successful year. For more information, or to set-up a consultation, visit our website at Ground One MN or call 952.884.3336 More...
• Enjoy the Minneapolis evening with a outdoor fireplace. - Now is an excellent time for planning your new outdoor living space and outdoor fireplace! Call Ground One of Minneapolis for all your landscaping needs. 952.884.3336 More...
• Minneapolis Home and Garden Show Booth 1814 - Another day at the home show. Stop by and meet the Ground One team in booth 1814. More...
• 2012 Minneapolis Home and Garden Show - With winter on hold, and the 2012 Minneapolis Home and Garden Show nearing, progress on the booth has been made. More...
• Minneapolis Snow Removal - Ground One specializes in providing snow plowing and shoveling solutions in the Minneapolis, MN area and surrounding suburbs. Winter weather here in Minnesota can be extremely unpredictable, and can cause untimely delays or lost profits to you or your business. More...
• Minneapolis Landscape Maintenance - Landscape maintenance is a crucial part of any landscaping project. Providing your yard with the proper maintenance and care not only keeps the home's curb appeal pristine, but also helps protect the money you have invested into your landscape. More...
• Utilizing design and installation for your Minneapolis Landscape - We have many times heard people say that they can't really picture how a design becomes an actual landscape. In an effort to help you understand how the whole design to reality process works, we would like to walk you through the journey of landscape design. More...
• Natural Stone Patios and Pool Decks in Bloomington - River Bluff Project: When Ground One designers first met with the homeowners the existing condition of exposed-aggregate pool deck was deteriorating, and backyard overgrown and outdated. Something new, yet natural-looking was desired. After meeting on a few different occasions to ensure that the design was going to meet the homeowners expectations, the project was underway. More...
• A stunning Bloomington water feature - As a landscape architect or designer, I often refer to the term "focal point" when describing landscape design. The focal point tends to be the backbone of the design and all other features are supporting elements. More...
• The Importance of a Landscape Designer - When dealing with new construction or major home renovations, the landscape designer is generally called in after the majority of the home has been completed. In reality, a landscape designer should be involved in the process from the beginning. More...
• Protecting your Minneapolis retaining wall system with Geo-grid - Driving rains, excessive moisture, or extreme wind can cause topical erosion or pressurized cracks on exposed soil materials leading to slope failure. In order to alleviate the above-mentioned problems, adopting reinforcement methods is advised. Call 952-884-3336 for your next retaining wall project! More...
• Landscaping, withstanding the elements - Whether it’s the extreme heat of summer or the blistering sub zero temperature of the winter, a landscape in the Midwest has many elements that it must endure throughout the seasons. Building your landscape to have seasonal interest is difficult enough, constructing them to outlast these conditions is an ongoing battle. More...
• Retaining walls - Strength and Appeal - Retaining walls have always been a design element in commercial and residential construction. And there’s no wonder why. A landscape retaining wall can transform bland backyard into an elegant courtyard. A structural retaining wall will add strength and appeal to any design, while a garden wall can be installed for looks and aesthetics. More...
• Aluminum Edging; Functionally and Asthetically - Clean, crisp and professional. That is the desire most homeowners have for their landscaping, property or real estate. There are many types of edging, black plastic, concrete, or natural stone, however, they distract from the landscape rather than add to it. One way we achieve this professional look is through aluminum edging. A true landscape bed should not focus on an edge line. More...
• Curb Appeal - Curb appeal. For some, it can be viewed as a grand entrance with amazing architectural features. For others, it’s simply and a well manicured landscape. The common factor of both is the initial experience when you look at a home and how it harmonizes with the natural surroundings. More...
• Simplicity in the Landscape - While there are many principles of landscaping, one principle is often overlooked; simplicity. Most landscapers don't realize that simplicity is an art. Simplicity doesn't suggest that your designs are bland or have no character. Rather, it means to stay within principles such as balance, repetition, line, contrast, and form. More...
• Landscape Artistry - Ground One acts with an intentional hand in shaping your surroundings. Your landscape is a reflection of you and the way you live. The collaboration between designer and homeowner is key to a successful landscape design. In order to make improvements to your surroundings, and in turn your lifestyle, the landscape team needs to approach your project through your eyes. More...
• Spiral Stairs & Stone Walls - The spiral staircase, like many designs, has its history. Spiral stairs are visually stimulating and require very little room in comparison to traditional stairs. More...
• Outdoor Kitchens, Summers Place To Be - Minnesota summers bring us the opportunity to spend endless hours outdoors and offer us beautiful mornings and stunning evenings. What better way to take advantage of this than to get away from the stove and into an outdoor kitchen? More...
• Great Design in Landscape = Great Returns - A bi-product of a great design, quality materials, and a polished execution is a visually stimulating landscape. A landscape that makes the eye travel across the horizontal plane in search of details, a landscape that sparks the curiosity of the passer-by to glance a moment longer, or a landscape that encourages others throughout the community to improve their own homes and property values. More...
• Curved Steps & Natural Steps - Paging through todays landscape magazines and journals, you discover a wide array of products, materials and designs. Materials in today's industry have evolved and improved greatly, however all product still mimic features that can be found in natural stone. Whether it is the coloring of a blue stone slate, or the texture of a weathered edge limestone, or size of a glacial boulder, manufacturers today can produce replicas close to the real thing. More...
• Cedar Fencing - River Bluff Project: Are you overwhelmed by all the fence choices currently available in the market? Even though there are many fence choices, a landscape designer can determine what's best for you by looking closely at your needs. More...
• Backyard Pool Popularity on the Rise - Backyard pools are continuously becoming popular, with improved methods in maintenance and care pools are becoming less of a burden to homeowners. Another improvement in the pool industry is the many choices of pool decking that are available. More...
• Outdoor Entertainment - This project is what we would to refer as the “typical” Minneapolis landscape job. Most lots in the area are small, with restricted access, drainage concerns, and are overgrown and need updating. Ground One explores the opportunities your site has to offer and ultimately creates a landscape design that corrects the drainage and reconstructs the landscape into being once again desirable and functional. More...
• Proper Drainage and Construction in the Landscape - Update on Benton Project: Structurally sound and built to last, many decades. A landscape design can be beautiful on paper, however the execution preformed by the landscape build team can make or break the project. Ground One employees take every project on as it was one of their own. More...
• Curb Appeal and Functional Walkways - Not every job involves natural stone or even a material that mimics stone. Sometimes the choice of material can be simple like concrete. A really fun way to spruce up ordinary concrete is to add a solider course along the edge of the sidewalk. Better yet, using a clay paver that has some flash and color will really bring a walkway to life! More...
• Outdoor Living in Limited Spaces - Benton Project: This project is what we would to refer as the "typical" Minneapolis landscape job. Most lots in the area are small, with restricted access, drainage concerns, and are overgrown and need updating. Ground One explores the opportunities your site has to offer and ultimately creates a landscape design that corrects the drainage and reconstructs the landscape into being once again desirable and functional. More...
• Front Entryways and Landscaping - Does the front entryway for your home give the right impression? You may have a beautiful home but if your landscaping doesn't measure up it can give a negative impression that carries over to the house. You can make your home more appealing and give your home a fresh new look with quality entryway and front yard landscaping. More...
• Stone Paths and Walkways - Turning your property into an uplifting destination can be a fantastic and fun experience, but let's not forget that the destination isn't everything. The journey sets the stage, and often can be as or even more enjoyable than the final haven. More...
• Front Yard Landscaping - Spring has sprung, and now is the time to assemble ideas to transform your front entryway into an inspiring experience for you and your guests and visitors! Large homes, small homes, company headquarters, you name it and your building can benefit with some professional front entryway design. More...
• Spring Drainage and Landscaping - As we watch spring melt the snow like magic, we step outside and immediately notice the fresh smell of dirt. As spring arrives here in Minnesota the tiny green shoots of crocus have already broken the soil and blossomed and we eagerly anticipate the next green arrivals breaking through the soil. More...
• Courtyard and Patio Design - We all want to get outdoors more often and having an outdoor area where you can sit and relax alone or with friends can be just the encouragement you need! More...
• Backyard Water Features & Aquatic Water Systems - Waterfalls and ponds can be a beautiful addition to your backyard. Even if you have a smaller home water can add elegance to your patio or garden. More...
• Welcome to The Ground One Blog! - We plan to use this space to share landscaping advice, articles and topics of interest, current project details, landscaping design discussion and seasonal landscape tips. We hope you’ll find it useful and check back often. More...