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Think Spring. Until recently, vitamin D has been in short supply. I’m glad to see an abundant return of this important building block of health that arrives in the source we call the sun. With the return of the sun, I find myself more excited about the arrival of spring and summer. I think of the vast list of projects I want to get done and how I’m going to take my outdoor space to the next level. The problem that comes up is the lack of ideas that would fit my type of outdoor space. I find myself pulling pictures off the Internet and out of magazines and holding them up in my yard to help with the visualization process. In this issue of Outdoor Design and Living Guide we want to help jumpstart your visualization process by showcasing some beautiful landscape projects done in the Fargo-Moorhead area. We also dive into the specifics of how a person can achieve some of these designs with a little help from a landscape architect. Think of it as having an exterior designer rather than an interior designer. No matter what your project may be, take the Outdoor Design and Living Guide with you to help find the local resources needed to complete the job. Polish up those clubs and dust off those golf bags as we list some of the best courses in our area. Keep this guide handy all summer long as you hit the links in search of the area’s best golf experiences. To kick off the warmer season, Outdoor Design and Living Guide is giving away more than $10,000 in prizes. You could win a brand new spa from Olson Pools & Spas or maybe you could use a new Weber gas grill from Scheels Home and Hardware. For a complete list of prizes visit www.outdoorlg.com and click on the Ultimate Backyard Giveaway logo. Listen to FM 106.9 The Eagle and AM 1100 The Flag for the daily secret word. Visit www.outdoorlg.com and enter that word to be entered into the contest. The more secret words you enter, the better chances you have to win. To increase your chances, find bonus words inside this issue of Outdoor Design and Living Guide. The top winners will receive a prize eligibility e-mail that will tell them where the drawing will be held on May 23. Eligible participants have the chance to win one or multiple prizes. Brian Bestge Editor, Outdoor Design and Living Guide
C ontents Spring 2010 6-9
Small Space Gardening Tips & Tricks
10-11 Resort Planner
Great Places to Explore
16-23 Geothermal Energy Now is the Time to get Serious
38-40 Landscape Architect Improve Your Home’s Value
30-37 DIY - Yard Games
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42-49 Golf Guide
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Gardening
Small Space? No problem. Garden Anyway. Balconies and decks are great places to start a garden. If that’s all the space you have, it’s a great starting point, or if you don’t want to put a garden in your yard, this is a great option as well. It’s fun to create a space of your own, no matter how big or small. It’s up to you how basic or involved you want your space to be. Planning now will ensure that you get what you want and you’ll get the pick of the plants when you go shopping.
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Container Gardening Start your garden inside. Paula Lovgren, garden designer at Levi Runions, Sabin, Minn., says you can get started with container gardening in mid-May. Most people in this area can’t get into their gardens in the ground until after Memorial Day. With 20 years of gardening experience, container gardening has become Lovgren’s specialty. She even calls herself the “Container Queen,” planting 25 containers each spring with everything, including vegetables. “My dirt was awful,” she says about what led her to garden using containers. “I couldn’t get anything to grow in the ground and when we built a new house we hadn’t done landscaping yet, so container gardening was a great option.” Lovgren says you can put anything in containers: vegetables, herbs, foliage plants or flowers. “It’s whatever people want to design – there are no limits,” Paula says. If your balcony or deck gets plenty of sunlight and you have room for containers, this is a great option for you.
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Here’s what you’ll need: • Containers – visit your local home improvement store, greenhouse, nursery or even a thrift store for some “out of the box” container ideas. • Use traditional pots • Use an old wash bucket from an antique store, an old pair of boots, a whiskey barrel or even small boxes that can hang on a railing • Plastic catering buckets – ask your grocery store if they have any to give away • Drill holes in containers that don’t currently have drainage • Use a good potting soil mix • Seeds/plants • A little bit of patience
Tips: • H anging baskets are great for flowers and herbs. • Traditional planters work best for vegetables. • Use a 14” or larger container for tomatoes.
Special Considerations for Small Spaces If you want to start a garden on your balcony, deck or patio, think about the weight of the items you are adding. Your containers will weigh more when they are wet (after you’ve watered them or we get a good rain.) You may need to check with your association or management company to get permission before adding a garden area to your patio or balcony. Better to ask before you invest time and money into your project.
Composite decking has come a long way since its introduction in the early 1990s. It is important to remember that all composites are not created equal. Here’s what you need to think about before making that big decking purchase. Name brand or off brand? Here’s my advice. Be sure you check out how long the company has been in business and the quality of its product. Check out the warranty and if it is transferable. Also look at whether it is a solid versus a hollow board. Some hollow decking is so thin that the first hailstorm that comes through will give a shotgun effect on the decking. Make sure you do your research about the span of the decking you are looking to purchase and if it meets ICBO codes. It’s also important to compare UV and mold inhibitors as well as the aesthetics—wood grain pattern or the brushed look. Consider the width of board. If the board is 5” instead of 5 ½” on a 14 foot deck, you would need 3 more boards and more fasteners. Some big-box stores offer a cheaper decking that has less width. This adds to the expense of a deck as more joists and fasteners are needed because it may have to be spanned closer together. This all adds up to a more expensive deck even though you think it’s going to be “cheaper” because you’re going with the big-box store. Go with a better board with a wider width for a better deck. I have found that the composite decking is getting better and cheaper than it was when it first came out. Composite is a great purchase, as it costs about the same as cedar right now. The advantage is that you won’t have the splinters, no staining each year, and no warping and twisting that you will get with wood. Do your homework before making that decking purchase by checking how the product does with our extreme freeze and thaw temperatures. You’ll pay once for composite decking. Wood, on the other hand, you will remember and pay for every year. You’ll remember it the year you stain it, the year you don’t, and every time you look at it and think that you need to stain it.
Do Your Research If you don’t feel that you’ve been blessed with a green thumb, no worries. You have options. A quick Internet image search or flip through a magazine will produce some beautiful photos of small space gardens. What speaks to you? What do you like the most? Think about your favorite colors and about why you’re adding a garden. If you are concerned about creating a more private area, this will affect the types of plants you select. Talk to an expert at a local greenhouse or nursery to make sure you are on the right track.
Accessorize! Your outdoor space can be as much about the accessories as it is about the beautiful plant life. Find colorful containers at your local home improvement store, greenhouse or nursery. Make the space about “you.” Here are some ideas: • Stakes in planters • Wind chimes
• Colorful pots and planters • Small fountain
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Planter Parties A party is a great time to unwind, and when you have something to show for it when you leave, even better! Levi Runions started hosting “Planter Parties” in 2009. The season went so well they are continuing the party through 2010. “It’s very social and hands on. The group we had last year was a
group of friends, there was a lot of socializing,” Lovgren says. These parties welcome a wide range of skill levels: from expert gardeners to people who have never planted anything. “The idea is they get to put the planters together early,” Lovgren says. “They get the first pick of the stock and they get to take them home.” a
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Five Lakes Resort, Frazee, Minn. 800.323.2849 www.FiveLakesResort.com Nestled in the folds of lush pine trees, the well-spaced cabins at Five Lakes Resort give guests the privacy they need to have a quiet and secluded vacation away from city life. Located
on Six Lake and Lake Five, which has only been an electric motor lake for the past 50 years, the resort takes pride in the pristine water quality of their spring-fed lake, encouraging guests to utilize it by means of their swimming beach and various water recreation options available. The resort has a bike trail and hiking trails. Amenities include air conditioning, fireplaces in each cabin, kitchen/kitchenettes,
housekeeping and laundry facilities. It’s open year-round so guests have the option of experiencing nature in all of its seasons. Nightly rates are $100-459 and weekly rates are $600-2700. As a part of Fair Hills Resort in Detroit Lakes, if guests want to play tennis, a round of golf or dine in the Fair Hills dining room, these options are 20 minutes away.
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Grand View Lodge, Brainerd, Minn. 218.963.2234 www.GrandViewLodge.com Located on beautiful Gull Lake, Grand View Lodge is a family, golf and spa resort. Book a massage at Glacial Waters Spa, test your golfing skills on the Brainerd Lakes area’s best golf courses, go boating, fishing or just enjoy Minnesota’s finest 1,500 foot natural sand beach on Gull Lake. After you work up your appetite, dine in one of the resort’s six restaurants, offering dining options from casual to casually elegant. The Grand Dining Room features Minnesota Northwoods specialties, like the famous walleye, prepared with a family recipe, and Minnesota wild rice soup, as well as a great
children’s menu. Visit Italian Trattoria for festive family-style dishes and authentic regional cuisine from
southern Italy. Sherwood Forest, located in a 1920s timber lodge, is a classic steak and chophouse.
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Recreate the vacations you enjoyed as a kid. Get up early to go for a swim, play tennis or golf or try waterskiing for the first time. Explore the lake and the woods and then settle in for a family dinner. Continue family traditions and start some new ones. Fair Hills has a free, executive golf course on site and the award-winning Wildflower Golf Course is nearby. Meal plans include delicious food and friendly service. Free sports lessons include golf, waterskiing, swimming and tennis. Planned activities are available both day and night and you’ll find plenty of room to hide out and relax.
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by Paula Klein Vol. 4 Let’s be honest, Indoor Girls and outdoor sports don’t mix. Our concern with getting our hair wet generally stops us from water skiing. Our annoyance with mosquitoes and grass stains typically prevents us from being a part of the summer softball league. However, there is one summer sport, played outside, that seems to draw Indoor Girls like moths to a flame, or should we say, mosquitoes to a zapper. That sport is golf. When an Indoor Girl plays golf, she gets to be outside, yet she is surrounded by the most controlled outdoor atmosphere one can find. Let’s start with the grass. Perfectly manicured greens, trimmed and groomed so precisely, many times it makes an Indoor Girl feel like she’s walking on a Persian wool rug. Even the long fairways are smooth and thistle-free, if there is ever a time an Indoor Girl might slip off her shoe and run her toes through the grass, it would be possibly on the 18th hole. Indoor Girls are also attracted to the obvious bug control many golf courses implement. Very rarely do you find infestations of bees, hornets, crickets or the freaky little grasshoppers on a well-maintained course. Transportation from hole to hole is also on the mind of every Indoor Girl. It is absolutely imperative there is a golf cart involved even for a short 9 holes, and it must be equipped with a canopy in case of too much sun, too much wind or heaven forbid, rain. Finally, the game of golf entices Indoor Girls mostly because of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and that is the Clubhouse. If an Indoor Girl sacrifices over two and a half hours being outside in the elements, there better be a cocktail waiting for her when the day is done.
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Geothermal Energy Now is the Time to get Serious By Lin Smithwick
It’s becoming a trendy catch phrase: geothermal energy. It may seem like a new idea. In reality, there really isn’t anything new about drawing heat out of the earth’s core for use by human inhabitants. The very word comes from Greek, geo
(earth) thermal (heat). And for hundreds of years, the ancients were wise to the ways of the earth using its heat as a natural resource. Now it’s our turn. And, slowly, but surely, we are catching on to the importance of supplementing fossil fuels with alternative energy resources.
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he price tag for geothermal systems can be shocking until all the factors are considered. Currently there is a 30 percent rebate for installation of geothermal heat pump systems in new construction. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 increased residential and business credits for various energy efficiency improvements, including geothermal. For these heat pump systems placed in service before December 31, 2016, a taxpayer may claim a federal tax credit of 30 percent of qualified expenditures for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer. Vacation homes also qualify for the tax credits.
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What is geothermal energy?
There are two types: high-grade and low-grade. High-grade is the heat of the earth’s pressure that turns water into steam. Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park is an excellent example. Low-grade is the heat within the earth’s crust. This heat is actually stored solar energy. Geothermal taps into this low-grade energy and delivers big savings when heating, cooling and making hot water.
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Iceland, a geological infant, is located on the MidAtlantic Ridge. This location is responsible for much of the geothermal and hydropower electrical stations that produce up to 80% of Iceland’s electricity. While there, I was able to see, up close and personal, the ingenuity this country posses in utilizing naturally heated water. Soon after getting off the airplane, we experienced our introduction to geothermal energy. My wife and I had booked an evening at the Blue Lagoon, which is one of the most famous hot springs in Iceland. Right away we smelled the sulfur gases that can be a bit of a turn off. Our bodies had just experienced a six-hour plane ride, so once our aches and pains slipped into the water, we forgot all about the smell. Our second encounter with geothermal energy was experienced in our hotel room. Everything from the heater on the wall and the heated towel rack, to the hot water coming out of the faucet, was all heated by
There are also other green programs available, according to area experts. In addition to the savings available now, regional climate elements make this a natural choice. “For people in this region of the country, geothermal heating and cooling is a no-brainer,” according to Dan Hedrick, one of three Park Company employees in Fargo who have earned their green designation from the National Association of Realtors. “Geothermal energy just makes good sense – it is ideally suited for our climate.” The other two Park Company real estate agents with green designation are Dave Lanpher and Matt Brunsvold. Hedrick adds, “This is the perfect time for people to think about geothermal energy and the impact it can have. It’s as clean as it gets and maintains an ambient temperature year round.” Hedrick and others readily agree that installation is expensive. The cost is balanced by reduction of
geothermal energy.
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The most unique application of using the naturally hot water was that of keeping roads and sidewalks clear of snow during the winter months. It just so happened that it snowed on our vacation and we were able to witness this marvel first hand. One of Reykjavik’s main streets never had snow or ice on it and was always manageable. All of the hot waste
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water used by the citizens makes its way underneath the city’s roads before its final destination, melting any snow or ice. This prevents the need for any plowing or maintenance to the road during the winter months. Iceland’s persistence to become energy independent is a good model. If you decide to take a visit, I recommend a hot spring bath with a lovely dinner.
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monthly heating and cooling bills and the eventual payback. Home Heating and Plumbing in Fargo is among the leaders in geothermal field. Matt Thuney, president of Home Geothermal Systems, LLC, stresses, “This is the most efficient, earth friendly heat source there is. This isn’t magic. It’s a matter of educating people about this form of energy.” According to Thuney, geothermal systems are three to four times as efficient as conventional systems. “They do not rely on fossil fuels
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Yes, it can. Snow melting on sidewalks and driveway is becoming more popular and can be incorporated into the overall system design. which can harm the environment and they offer unsurpassed comfort through better air purification, dehumidification and more
consistent air temperatures.” Interest in this form of energy is increasing. In fact, Thuney reports, installation of these systems increased 300 percent in 2009. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that geothermal systems are the most energy efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective space conditioning systems available today. The book, The Homeowner’s Guide to Energy Independence, by Christine Woodside, describes geothermal heat pumps and its process:
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HOW IT WORKS • The geothermal system consists of indoor heat pump equipment, a loop of pipe underground and a flow control center. • The system uses the constant temperature of the underground earth or water. • The pump pushes liquid through the ground loop which stays at a constant 50 to 70 degrees. This liquid serves to bring heat into or out of the home depending on the season.
The temperature six feet below the soil stays relatively constant, even in frigid climates, ranging from 50 degrees in the North to 70 degrees in the South. Geothermal heat systems circulate water or antifreeze through several hundred feet of pipes, called a loop, buried in the
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What is a geothermal heat pump?
A heat pump is a mechanical device used for heating and cooling, and operates on the principle that heat can be moved form a warmer temperature to a cooler temperature. A geothermal heat pump uses the earth to warm in the winter and cool in the summer. You already have a heat pump in your home – your refrigerator. If you put your hand behind it, you’ll feel the heat that has been removed from the food inside the refrigerator. This is the same principle geothermal uses to move heat to and from the home and the earth.
ground or submerged in a pond or lake. These tubes of fluid can serve either for heat gathering or heat dispensing, depending on the season. In winter, the system concentrates the earth’s natural heat in the fluid and circulates it back into the house, and then, using electrically driven compressors (sort of like an air-conditioner in reverse) and heat exchangers, it raises the fluid’s temperature to 100 degrees or more, which can then be used to blow hot air through a house’s duct system. Geothermal heat pumps generally cannot raise the water temperature high enough to be used directly in baseboard or radiator systems. In summer, the heat pump works in reverse, drawing warm air out of the house. Systems can be rigged with a component that will loop into the hot water tank. This works best in the summer when there is extra heat to be had. Two types of loop systems are used, depending on the size of the house’s yard or property. Horizontal loops are used when the homeowner has a large-enough yard
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How many types of geothermal systems are there?
There are four types of geothermal systems. The most popular for residential use is the horizontal closed-loop system. The vertical closed-loop system, which is made up of wells drilled vertically, is the most popular for large commercial buildings and schools. Another type of system is the closed loop where the pipe runs into a pond or a lake instead of the ground. The last type is the open-loop system which uses a well or surface body water as the heat exchange fluid that circulates through the system. It is only practical where there is an adequate supply of clean water. to bury hundreds of feet of tubing parallel to the surface of the ground. For smaller yards, a vertical system can be used, where pipes descend 150 to 450 feet into the ground. The only expense beyond the considerable equipment and installation costs is the electricity
spent to circulate the fluid in the loops, and the electricity the heat pump compressor uses to bring
the water temperature up to 100 degrees. Depending on the pump size and house size, you can save 30 to 40 percent of the cost of conventional heating systems. Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) has been proactive in the geothermal area. Trudy Wanner, manager of marketing and communications for CCEC, reports that the heat pumps, which use 25-50 percent less electricity, are becoming more commonplace. Prior to installation of a geothermal system, each project is studied carefully to an appropriate plan can be formulated. CCEC can help with that process,
“The savings generated by the geothermal systems would pay for itself in three to five years.” too. Anyone planning on building a home can contact CCEC and discuss plans with an energy expert about which heating system will work best. “We are seeing a lot of interest in geothermal energy,” Wanner reports. Jeremy Mahowald, manager of energy management and conservation for CCEC, says there are a couple
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Heat pumps can provide 100 percent of all heating and cooling requirements. All heat pumps will show significantly improved energy efficiency. of reasons for the increased interest. “There are more contractors now available to install the systems. And,” he stresses, “the huge difference is all the tax credits people can take advantage of.” In addition to the 30 percent credit, North Dakota has a 15 percent program that allows a 3 percent tax credit annually for five years. “Then this spring,” Mahowald points out, “there will be an additional $8.3 million allocated through the ARRA to North Dakota for star energy programs including geothermal. “For anyone who has been thinking about geothermal, there couldn’t be a better time than now,” Mahowald urges. “Geothermal is expensive, but with all the tax credit programs available, this is the optimum time to
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install geothermal energy.” Due to the loop system installation costs, Thuney at Home Geothermal says, a new system will typically have a higher up-front cost versus a conventional system. The flip side is these systems also have significantly lower operating costs, which are realized from the first day the system is installed. For a hypothetical new 2100-square foot home, Thuney estimates that it
would cost about $30,000 to install a geothermal system. He is quick to point out that cost would include:
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Drilling Excavation Equipment Duct work Controls Air filtration Humidification “We really are a one-stop shop for installing these systems. The cost also included a 10-year warranty on parts and labor and lifetime on the compressor. And, now the 30 percent tax credit means a big savings,” Thuney emphasizes. For this same house, the average monthly heating bill would be about $80. The savings generated by the geothermal systems would pay for itself in three to five years. “The bigger the house,” Thuney says, “the quicker the payback.” Geothermal energy is also being used for commercial projects such as St. Mary’s Church in Fargo and the Woodhaven Plaza in southwest Fargo.
Steve Stoner, a co-owner of Park Company, says geothermal energy was used in 50,000 square feet of the 150,000 square-foot Woodhaven project. Stoner explained that it took
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141 wells 180 feet deep to take care of that 50,000 square foot section. “We are very happy with how it works now,” Stoner remarks. Two years ago, when Woodhaven was first completed, there were some things that had to be smoothed out. Once that was done, Stoner says everything has been working
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well. The Woodhaven complex, designed by Wilde and Associates, includes condos, a bank, and offices connected by a walkway. Across the construction industry, energy issues are at the top of priority lists. Geothermal is quickly working its way up the alternative energy chart striving for a commanding audience. “With escalating fossil fuel prices and new State and Federal rebates and credits, choosing geothermal becomes an easier decision every day,” Matt Thuney stresses. “This isn’t magic. This isn’t new. What better place than here to use geothermal systems.” Geothermal energy is much more than a trendy catch phrase. It is a way to cut green house gas emissions, save energy and slash electric bills, and reduce maintenance costs. Now, that’s worth thinking about. a
I’m just a guy who loves to cook, just like my dad. I come from a large Midwest family where my father did all of the cooking. Yes, you read that right. My dad did the cooking. He put exceptional meals on our table each night and I am inspired by him to share my own culinary creations. I take risks in my recipe creations and my guests seem to always come back for more! Spring is a great time of year to begin thinking about a little lighter fare as opposed to winter’s “comfort” foods. The grill will soon be christened for another year – if you haven’t
already done so. Here’s a favorite side dish of mine to accompany just about anything you might be tossing on the grill. It’s a very simple pasta salad that will impress friends with all the colors, and will also please their palates. Here goes...
Pasta Salad 1 box multi-colored salad rotini 1 chunked green bell pepper 1 chunked red bell pepper 1 chunked sweet yellow onion 2 diced zucchini 1 pint grape tomatoes & slice ‘em in half 1 can jumbo black olives 1- 8 ounce bottle Ken’s Fat Free Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Salad Dressing, or something similar 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Bring a 4-quart saucepan with two quarts of water to a boil. Salt lightly and put a tablespoon of olive oil in the water. Boil the rotini for five to six minutes, making sure it’s just shy of al dente (not quite cooked all the way). Rinse in a colander with cold water to shock the pasta and stop the cooking process. Put all the ingredients, except the dressing and the Parmesan, into a
large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the mixture while mixing. Transfer to a serving bowl and finish by sprinkling the Parmesan on top. This salad is even better if it’s made a day in advance and put in the fridge. The flavors all marry together and it’s great! Enjoy! Next time, I’ll have some awesome grilling ideas! a
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Set your patio apart with use of large stones. a seating area and container flowers complete the escape. Photo courtesy: Land Elements
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A seating area, pergola and hot tub make this backyard a great getaway after a long day. Photo courtesy: Deckmasters
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scald your feet? Kids can only play tag and retirees can only sit for so long before stiffening out of commission. With a little planning and a few resources, entertainment is possible any hour of the day for any participant. Classic yard games have been transformed to meet the expectations of our attention-deficit culture. The
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Washer Toss, the Bean Bag Toss and Ladder Golf highlight the yard game repertoire. Who knew throwing objects into a goal and socializing with a team could be the only elements necessary to bond? Take advantage of making the games from scratch to unite the engineers of the group.
The Bean Bag Toss The Bean Bag Toss, also known as the Cornhole Toss, is an official organization established by dedicated Cornholers from the west side of Cincinnati, Ohio. The American Cornhole Association launched to passionately promote the game. Official rules can be found at www.playcornhole.org. How to play: The game can be played as singles or doubles. In singles, both contestants pitch from the same platform, whereas each team pitches from one of platforms in doubles. Once each team throws three bags, the inning is complete.
Scoring: • Bag In-the-Hole: Self explanatory = 3 points • Bag In-the-Count: Bag lands anywhere on the platform. Does not count if hits the ground. = 1 point • Bag Out-Of-The-Count: Bag lands anywhere except the platform resulting in a foul = no points
Materials: Box • 12-1 5/8” screws • 1-2x2x8’ • 4x8’ sheet of plywood* • 4 hinges
er – Have *Quick tip: Timesav the sheet into the lumberyard cut o will be used four 4x2’ pieces. Tw and one for for the bean bag toss a 2x2’ piece the washer toss with
Bean bags • 1 bag play sand • Fabric (preferably denim) in two different colors* • Thread Estimated total: $35
Tools • Circular saw • Reciprocating saw • Sander • Drill • Sewing Machine • Hand needle and thread
1 Cut one foot off the short edge of the plywood. This will leave you with a 2x3’ piece. Save the 1x2’ for later.
2 Measure the bag hole at 12”. Center the hole from the top and sides of the platform.
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5 Attach the cleats. Measure 2”
3 Make a 4” to 5” hole in the center
4 Cut a 2x2’ into four 2-foot pieces.
with a jigsaw.
These are the cleats for attaching the two pieces together.
7 Sand the rough edges with sand paper or a hand sander.
6 Screw a hinge on each side of the boards. Keep the long piece flat and stand the short board at a 90 degree angle.
8 Paint your new game whatever color you desire and enjoy!
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down, or lay two 2x2’ pieces sideby-side, on the top of the 1x2’ piece. Attach the 2x2’ that is two inches from the top and screw it in from the top of the plywood. Next, attach the other 2x2’ flush with the top of the 2x3’ piece.
Bean Bags 1 Cut fabric into six 6 1/2x8” squares. You will need three of each color for competing teams.
2 Sew two right sides together leaving half of one side open.
3 Trim corners to reduce fabric bulk.
4 Flip bag right side out.
6 Hand sew the bag’s open edge to close it
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The Washer Toss Believe it or not, the Washer Toss is a legitimate game sponsored by the International Association of Washer Players. Start practicing and you could participate in the next WPA Tour organized by the Washer Pitching Association. Official rules can also be found at www.washers.org. Set-up: Place washer boards 10 feet apart. Each team receives three washers. Members must stand behind the front-edge of the board to throw their three washers. Each member throws until the team is finished. The competing team does the same.
Scoring: • The box = 1 point • Center hole = 3 points The score must finish exactly at 21 points to win. Every point exceeding 21 is deducted from the score.
Materials: • • • • • •
24-1 5/8” screws 1 box hook and eye 1 box corner brackets 4”x 3 foot PVC pipe 2-2 x 4 x 8 foot 17 x 34” plywood* (out of the 2 x 2’ pieces from the 4x8’ sheet) • Staple gun, tacks or wood glue • Carpet or turf*
1 Cut plywood into two 17x17” squares.
2 Cut turf into two 14x17” squares
Estimated total: $25 Tools: • Reciprocating saw • Drill • Staple gun
3 Cut PVC pipe into two 3 1/2” pieces.
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4 Cut the 2x4x8’ into four 14” pieces and four 17” pieces*
• For a more durable game, purchase 3/4” thick plywood and use 2” screws. • Find free scraps at local carpet stores.
5 Screw the four pieces into a 17x17” square.
6 Attach turf to plywood with staple gun, tacks or wood glue.
7 Center pipe on turf-covered plywood and screw corner braces into the plywood. Do not screw the corner braces to the pipe. Take the pipe back out.
8 Attach the 17x17” plywood bottom onto the 17x17” square.
9 Stabilize the pipe in the corner braces once again. 10 Attach hook and eyes on all three sides and relish in your new portable washer toss game! *Only two feet will be used on the second 2x4x8’ leaving 6’ of scrap for another project.
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Ladder Golf The Ladder Game, also known as Norwegian golf, Hillbilly golf, bolo toss, or Polish Horseshoes, has no organization of its own yet. However, it’s probably in the makings! This light and portable game is ideal for traveling to your outdoor excursions. Teams of two or more players, with three golf ball bolas (golf balls attached by nylon rope) aim to wrap all three bolas around the steps of the ladder. The ladders must be placed roughly 15 feet apart. Each team member must throw all three bolas before the competing team. The winner of the round tosses first in the next round.
Scoring: • Bottom step = 3 point • Middle step = 2 points • Top step = 1 points Bolas can be knocked off, resulting in no points. One bonus point can be earned by hanging all three bolas from the same step or all three steps. Similarly to the Washer Toss, teams must score exactly 21 points to win. Exceeding 21 points results in zero points for that round.
Materials: • • • • • • • •
3-10’ 3/4 inch PVC pipes 8 – 3/4” PVC caps 12 – 3/4” PVC T’s 4 – 3/4” PVC elbows 10’ nylon rope Electrical tape 12 golf balls* Spray paint or permanent marker
1 Measure two feet along two 10’ PVC pipes. You will need 10-2’ pieces for the ladders’ steps.
Estimated total: $20 Tools: • Measuring tape • Pen/pencil • Drill – 5/16” bit • Reciprocating or hack saw
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2 Measure one foot along two 10’ PVC pipes. You will need 16-1’ pieces for the spaces between each step.
3 Cut each piece with a
4 Use the T’s to attach the steps.
reciprocating saw.
6 Join a 1’ piece to a 2’ piece with a T to form the base of the ladder.
9 Then drill 5/16” holes.
5 Attach elbows to the ladders’ top steps.
7 Wrap electrical tape around
8 Secure a golf ball in a vice. Drill
each step to indicate points. (1=top, 2=middle, 3=bottom)
a pilot hole through the center of the golf balls.
10 Cut the 10’ nylon rope into six 18” pieces.
11 String rope through golf ball and tie a knot; repeat on the other side of the rope.
Now that you have created your own yard game masterpieces, pat yourself on the back and go enjoy playing in the summer sun! Feel free to tweak the games, as many variations exist. Ready, aim, compete! a
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Why Hire a Landscape Architect?
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A national study found that hiring a professional landscape architect for landscape designs added as much as 15% to the property value over comparable houses. Along with adding value to a home, a landscape architect can design a master plan that can be installed in phases. By Eric Brown A landscape architect designs outdoor landscapes and public spaces— much like an architect designs a home—to achieve the owner’s vision and goals, in a safe and practical solution. A landscape architect is trained in accredited college programs, usually with an emphasis in natural sciences, art, horticulture and design, alongside their architect and engineer counterparts. With a residential home project, it is common for a team of architects, landscape architects and other specialty firms to work together to bring the project thru to completion. Landscape architects are licensed in 49 states, including Minnesota and North Dakota. North Dakota was recently licensed in 2005, although
landscape architects had been practicing in the state for decades. North Dakota State University in Fargo has been offering a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture since 1983, with its first graduating class in 1988.
Residential Home Projects Homeowners commonly hire a landscape architect in the early stages of their home’s design with an architect. The landscape architect assists the homeowner with initial design ideas on how to site the house on the property—to either capture views, save important landscape features or work with circulation on site for driveway access or privacy concerns. Landscape architects will also assist homeowners with city
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zoning issues, permit issues with Department of Natural Resources or county boards for rural or lakearea properties—both for new construction or a ‘freshening up’ of the landscape. Lake area residents are finding landscape projects more challenging due to increased pressure from permit applications, county boards, or watershed districts. With all the rules and regulations affecting how one can use their property, a landscape architect works with the landowner to identify their project wants, and attains them in coordination with the local permits.
Project Sizes Project sizes may vary from small to large—quick planting plans to full site master plans, depending on the scope. Tasks the landscape architect performs will vary from project to project, based on what the owner wants to have done. The landscape architect’s design offers master plan options to clients that create value and save the homeowner money and time.
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in their retail shop. Plants and materials may be ordered in bulk during the off-season and receive special pricing or delivery windows beneficial to the installation timeline.
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Increase Competitive Bidding Once the landscape designs are completed, selected landscape contractors can submit bids for the construction of the project. These ‘apples-to-apples’ bids are powerful tools for homeowners to increase competition between contractors and select the lowest bid, saving money without decreasing the value or the quality of the project. Also, by working first with a landscape architect and not a landscape contractor’s ‘design-build’ approach, the homeowner is not limited to what products or plants the contractor has sitting
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One other powerful tool for homeowners is the ability to phase a project’s installation to work with budgets. A landscape architect’s complete landscape design, or master plan, allows a homeowner to install pieces of the project in phases, to work within budgets. This allows homeowners to still receive competitive bidding on the phased projects, but still move towards the overall vision or goal of the project as a cohesive design. It also allows the homeowner to install parts of the project themselves—working either in conjunction with contractors, or finishing up a project phase. This is possible because the landscape architect’s plans tell them exactly what goes where: plant or paver, rock or mulch.
So Why Hire a Landscape Architect? Landscape architecture has the ability to create tremendous value to what most homeowners would think of as “simple yard landscaping.” Unlike traditional home remodels, this value literally grows over time. Plants selected to survive our rough climate, lawns situated to save time on maintenance, focal points found in the landscape from certain views indoors, or a unique patio or outdoor fire pit feature to increase the property’s value. Landscape architects have the creative ability to conceptualize your idea, the technical ability to design your idea, and the field experience to realize your project. a Eric Brown is a landscape architect with Land Elements, Fargo, N.D. Land Elements is a landscape architecture firm focusing on conceptual design to create a unique sense of place. Visit them online at www.LandElements.com.
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MINNESOTA The Meadows Golf Course 401 34th Street South Moorhead, MN 56560 218.799.PUTT www.moorheadgolf.com Number of holes: 18 holes Yardage: 6,863 from the back tees, 5,141 from front tees Difficulty level: Varies with the wind Prices: $19-30 Lessons available? Yes Food: Yes – restaurant PGA Professional: Corey Herlickson
Moorhead Country Club 2101 River Drive North Moorhead, MN 56560 218.236.0100 Number of holes: 18 holes Yardage: 6,400 Prices: Season membership $600-1,290 Lessons available? Yes Food: Yes – restaurant Ponderosa Golf Course Buffalo State Park Road and Hwy 10 Glyndon, MN 56547 218.498.2201
Tee times accepted four days in advance online, three days in advance by phone
Number of holes: 9 holes Yardage: 3,061 Difficulty level: Par 36
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Detroit Country Club – Pine to Palm Course 24591 County Hwy. 22 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.847.2218
Number of holes: 18 holes Yardage: 6,763 from the back tees, 5,386 from front tees Difficulty level: All Levels Prices: $19-30 Lessons available? Yes Food: Yes – restaurant PGA Professional: Russ Nelson
Number of holes: 18 holes Yardage: 6,106 Difficulty level: Every level (intermediate-champion) Prices: $22-40 Season: April - Oct. 15 (weather permitting) Food: Yes
Detroit Lakes Country Club – Lakeview 24962 County Hwy 22 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.847.5790 Number of holes: 18 holes Yardage: 4,307 Difficulty level: Beginners-all Prices: $15-25 Lessons available? Yes Season: April – Oct. 15 (weather permitting) Ironman Golf Course 20664 County Road 21 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.847.5592 Number of holes: 9 holes Prices: $10/round Food: Yes – courtesy cart
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River Hills Golf Course 1406 West Lake Drive Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.847.1223 Number of holes: 9 holes Yardage: 2,188 Difficulty level: Par 33 Prices: $10/round Food: Yes – courtesy cart Wildflower at Fair Hills 19790 County Hwy 20 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.439.3357 Number of holes: 18 holes Prices: $39-49 Lessons available? Yes Season: April – mid-Nov. Forest Hills Golf and RV Resort 22931 185th St. Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.439.6400 Number of holes: 18 holes Yardage: 6,800 Difficulty level: Moderate/fair, Par 72 Prices: $19-34 Lessons available? Yes Season: mid-April – Oct. (weather permitting) Food: Yes - restaurant
SWING INTO SPRING BY MATT JOHNSON The Sports Bubble Owner and Teaching Professional
For me, there’s nothing quite like the experience of the first round of golf every spring. There’s nothing like being out on the golf course on a nice sunny afternoon following a long, cold winter. As we head into the new golf season, stress the fundamentals. Your golf swing will still be there, and if you work on a few simple things it can really help to get you started. So before you play, head out to the driving range and hit a bucket of balls or two, and don’t overlook your short game. Putting and chipping usually suffers most in the offseason, so be sure to spend some time on it before you play.
ALIGNMENT(Fig 1 and 2)
Proper alignment can be a challenge even for the best of players. Simply lay a club down at your feet, making sure the shaft points to your target. Then take your stance making sure your clubface and feet are aligned with the club. This lets you know you’re aimed properly, and gives you better feedback on where the ball is going.
STANCE (Fig 3)
Many golfers are surprised to learn that you should have a narrower stance with shorter clubs, such as a wedge, and a wider stance with a driver and longer hitting clubs. Having your feet too far apart with a short iron will really hurt your consistency, and having your feet to narrow with a driver can cost you distance.
BALL POSITION (Fig 4)
We have all heard that the ball position should be more in the middle of your stance with a short iron and farther forward in your stance with a longer club. While this is true, many people have a tendency to overdo it and move the ball too much. To achieve good ball position, compare the position of the ball to your left foot. With the exception of your driver, which should be played with the ball forward from your left heal, the ball should be located between 2-4 inches inside your left heal. Move the ball slightly to the right with the shorter irons, to help you swing down and through the ball. Follow these simple fundamentals of the game, and you’ll get your season off to a good start. If you are having trouble or are looking to improve your game, take a lesson from golf pro at your local golf course. We have a lot of great teachers in our area that would be happy to help you out.
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Frazee Golf Course 34482 State Hwy 87 Frazee, MN 56544 218.334.3831
Green Valley Golf Course 15299 County Hwy 6 Lake Park, MN 56554 218.532.7447
Sand Hill River Golf Club 44203 State Highway 9 Fertile, MN 56540 218.945.3535
Number of holes: 9 holes Yardage: 5,008,Par 35 Difficulty level: Challenging Prices: $15-36 Food: Yes - concessions
Number of holes: 9 holes Yardage: 5,282, Par 35
Number of holes: 9 Yardage: Par 36 Prices: $14-16 Thumper Pond Golf Course 300 Thumper Lodge Road Ottertail, MN 56571 218. 367.2000 Number of holes: 18 Yardage: 6,606, Par 72 Difficulty level: Challenging Prices: $23-30 Lessons available? Yes Food: Yes - restaurant
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NORTH DAKOTA El Zagal Golf Course 1400 Elm St. N Fargo, ND 58103 fargo.golfnation.org 701.232.8156 Number of holes: 9 Yardage: Par 28 Difficulty level: Challenging Prices: $10 Lessons available? Yes Season: April-Oct. Food: Yes - concessions Rose Creek Golf Course 1500 Rose Creek Pkwy Fargo, ND 58104 fargogolf.net 701.235.5100 Number of holes: 18 Prices: $17-20 Lessons available? Yes Season: April-Oct. Food: Yes Edgewood Golf 19 North Golf Course Ave. Fargo, ND 58102 fargogolf.net 701.232.2824 Number of holes: 18 holes Yardage: 1650 Par 71 Difficulty level: Championship Prices: $23.75-29 Lessons available? Yes Season: April-Oct. Food: Yes – bar and restaurant
Osgood Golf Course 4400 Clubhouse Drive South Fargo, ND 58104 fargogolf.net 701.356.3070 Number of holes: 9 Yardage: 2,820, Par 33 Difficulty level: All skill levels Prices: $13-16 Lessons available? Yes Season: April-Oct. Food: Yes - restaurant Fargo Country Club 509 26th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103-5798 www.fargocc.com 701.237.9122 Number of holes: 18 holes Yardage: 6,754, Par 72 Difficulty level: Moderate Prices: Guest fee: $60 Lessons available? Yes Season: April 15- Oct. Food: Yes Prairiewood Golf Course 209 Prairiewood Drive S Fargo, ND 58103 fargogolf.net 701.232.1445 Number of holes: 9 holes Difficulty level: Beginners, senior citizens Prices: $12.50-14.50 Lessons available? Yes Season: April-Oct. Food: Yes - concessions
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Bjornson Park Golf Course I-94 Exit 292 South, Frontage Road South Valley City, ND 58072 701.845.5452 Number of holes: 9 holes Yardage: 3,064, Par 35 Prices: $13.50-23.50 Lessons available? Yes Season: Labor Day – Memorial Day Food: Yes - restaurant
Dakota Winds Golf Course Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel 16849 102 St. NE Hankinson, ND 58041 701.634.3000 Number of holes: 27 Yardage: 6,950 Difficulty level: upper moderate/difficult Prices: $35-40 Lessons available? Yes Season: mid-April - midOct. (weather permitting) Food: Yes
Painted Woods Golf Course 1156 Highway 83 SW Washburn, ND 58577 701.462.8480 Number of holes: 9 Yardage: 2,979, Par 36 Prices: $16-25 Lessons available? Yes Season: March - Oct. (weather permitting) Food: Yes – bar and grill
Bois de Sioux Golf Club 1305 RJ Hughes Dr. Wahpeton, ND 58075 701.642.3673
Valley City Town and Country Club 500 12th Ave. NE Valley City, ND 58072 701.845.4626
Number of holes: 18 Yardage: 6,648, Par 72 Prices: $26 Lessons available? Yes Season: April-Oct.
Public Course Number of holes: 9 holes Yardage: 3,054, Par 36 Prices: $14-18 Lessons available? No Season: April-Oct. Food: Yes – bar and restaurant
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