The fire pit. A place to gather friends and family during the chilly nights of late summer through the fall. When planning this entertainment focal piece into your landscape, many ponder the question: gas or wood?
With exuberance, I would like to introduce to you our new name. In an effort to simplify and enliven the brand, Mom’s Landscaping & Design and BellaWood Builders now lives under one new name: Mom’s Design Build.
February 14th has come and gone. Your one chance at romance for the year is over. Or is it? At Mom’s we believe romance can be infused into any day and any space… Here’s a few tips and tricks on making it happen.
“Conica” is a semi-dwarf strain of concolor fir that maintains a narrow upright habit similar to Picea “Cupressina” but with the heavier, more substantive needles of a fir. Very tolerant of heavy snows…
We’re not sure why Becca always knows how to correctly pronounce European words or how she can recall odd historical references, but we suspect it has to do with her degrees from the U of M in both Architecture and Art History. Well, there’s that and her innate interest in artistry of all kinds: literature, music, film, nature, and architecture. But it’s Becca’s amazing ability to organize, multi-task—and not the least of all design beautiful spaces—that have earned several prestigious awards for her landscapes and outdoor structures.
Here’s an idea for those who have children or those who embrace their own childish spirit: the runner bean teepee!
A favorite of floral designers, sea holly (Eryngium) yields steely, thistle-like blooms that hold their color even after drying out. “Blue Glitter” produces clouds of stunning blossoms…
If you have a blank space at the front of a border where you are considering planting some bearded iris, consider planting garlic instead. All varieties are pretty trouble free and have beautiful foliage until late summer when they are ready for harvest…
See how senior designer Heather Grossmann of Mom’s Design Build uses coastal hues and versatile outdoor features to create a relaxing, family-oriented space for the Mpls. St. Paul Magazine’s 2015 Showcase Home.
HGTV: Warm, Coastal-Inspired Yard Draws Minnesota Family and Community Together Read More »
Today in Artful Agriculture: Potato Towers! This simple method allows the home gardener to grow an otherwise space-hogging crop in a small footprint that produces big yields. Simply form a cylinder from 2″x4″-opening fencing and start…
