Outdoor Design & Living Guide - Spring 2010

Spring 2010

Spring InspirationBring Your Yard to Life

Golf GuideExplore New Links

Small Space?No problem. Garden Anyway.

Do-It-YourselfCreate Backyard Games

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Matt JohnsonPaula Klein

Sarah McCurdyKarla TetraultLin Smithwick

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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.

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6-9 Small Space GardeningTips & Tricks

10-11 Resort PlannerGreat Places to Explore

16-23 Geothermal EnergyNow is the Time to get Serious

38-40 Landscape ArchitectImprove Your Home’s Value

C O N T E N T SSpring 2010

30-37 DIY - Yard GamesCreate Your Own Fun

24 Midwest Cooking CornerWith Uncle Pete

42-49 Golf GuideExplore New Links

50 What’s Happening

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.

Small Space?No problem. Garden Anyway.

Gardening

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.


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.

By Todd Funfar

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:

• Hanging 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.

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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Amenities include air conditioning, fireplaces in each cabin, kitchen/kitchenettes,

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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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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

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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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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Known for its hallmarks of luxury, pampering and privacy, Loghouse and Homestead on Spirit Lake is a couple’s destination tucked in a traditional bed and breakfast setting. Guests stay in a 1902 Swedish Homestead. Amenities include in-room fireplaces, double whirlpools, private balconies overlooking Spirit Lake and a French-style homemade breakfast every morning from scratch.

In-room games, yard games, three miles of hiking trails and nearly a mile of private lakeshore, including a beach, will give guests plenty to do on the property. Hosting guests from all over the world, innkeeper Suzanne Tweten takes pride in making couples feel like they’re the only ones there, creating an oasis for them including everything from

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Lakecrest Resort, Detroit Lakes, MInn.

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For a getaway that is geared around the family, Lakecrest Resort provides a friendly and safe environment that has activities for guests of all ages. With a swimming beach, bike rentals, watercraft services, a playground, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoes and a game room on-site, guests will always have something to do.

Babysitting and supervised children’s programs will give parents an opportunity to relax while keeping kids busy. Located on Long Lake, which lures several fishing groups to the resort every year, the resort has fishing guides available. Cabins have one, two, three, four, or eight bedrooms, which

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Geothermal EnergyNow 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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The 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.

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

Iceland, a geological infant, is located on the Mid-Atlantic 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

geothermal energy.

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

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

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QWhat 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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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

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.

QCan geothermal melt snow?

Yes, it can. Snow melting on sidewalks and driveway is be-coming more popular and can be incorporated into the overall system design.


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

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

QWhat 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.

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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,

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

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

QHow 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.

QCan swimming pools be heated?

Yes, it can. Snow melting on sidewalks and driveway is becoming more popular and can be incorporated into the overall system design..

“The savings generated by the geothermal systems would pay for itself in three to five years.”

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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

QCan a heat pump provide 100 percent of heating and cooling needs?

Heat pumps can provide 100 percent of all heating and cooling requirements. All heat pumps will show significantly improved energy efficiency.

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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:

• 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

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

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

QHow is heat generated from the ground into the house?

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PastaSalad

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...

1 box multi-colored salad rotini1 chunked green bell pepper1 chunked red bell pepper1 chunked sweet yellow onion2 diced zucchini1 pint grape tomatoes & slice ‘em in half1 can jumbo black olives1- 8 ounce bottle Ken’s Fat Free Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Salad Dressing, or something similar1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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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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Competition, distance and precision equal timeless yard games suitable for any outdoor gathering this summer. Beautiful, sunny days entice family and friends out of their video-game dungeons and office cubicles to venture to campgrounds or barbecues. But what is there to do if there are no lakes for fishing or sand volleyball to

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

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.

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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

Tools• Circular saw• Reciprocating saw• Sander• Drill • Sewing Machine• Hand needle and thread

Bean bags• 1 bag play sand• Fabric (preferably denim)

in two different colors* • Thread

Estimated total: $35

Cut one foot off the short edge of the plywood. This will leave you with a 2x3’ piece. Save the 1x2’ for later.

1 Measure the bag hole at 12”. Center the hole from the top and sides of the platform.

2*Quick tip: Timesaver – Have

the lumberyard cut the sheet into

four 4x2’ pieces. Two will be used

for the bean bag toss and one for

the washer toss with a 2x2’ piece

left over.

*Get denim fabric for free by

collecting jeans from a local thrift

store. Or you could finally recycle

those ones in your closet that

haven’t been worn for years!


Paint your new game whatever color you desire and enjoy!

Screw a hinge on each side of the boards. Keep the long piece flat and stand the short board at a 90 degree angle.

Cut a 2x2’ into four 2-foot pieces. These are the cleats for attaching the two pieces together.

Make a 4” to 5” hole in the center with a jigsaw.3

4

Attach the cleats. Measure 2” down, or lay two 2x2’ pieces side-by-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.

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7 Sand the rough edges with sand paper or a hand sander.

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Hand sew the bag’s open edge to close it

Pour 1 3/4 cup sand into bag*

Flip bag right side out.

Sew two right sides together leaving half of one side open.

Cut fabric into six 6 1/2x8” squares. You will need three of each color for competing teams.

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Trim corners to reduce fabric bulk.

*Quick tip: To speed up the process,

use a piece of paper to create a funnel.

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Cut PVC pipe into two 3 1/2” pieces.

Cut turf into two 14x17” squares

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*


Tools:• Reciprocating saw• Drill • Staple gun

• For a more durable game, purchase 3/4”

thick plywood and use 2” screws.

• Find free scraps at local carpet stores.

Cut plywood into two 17x17” squares.1

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3 4 Cut the 2x4x8’ into four 14” pieces and four 17” pieces*

*Quick tips: Making both the Washer Toss and Bean Bag

Toss game simultaneously is most cost effective. However, if

you only make one game, buy 4x4 scraps of plywood sheets.

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Stabilize the pipe in the corner braces once again.

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.

Attach the 17x17” plywood bottom onto the 17x17” square.

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.

Attach turf to plywood with staple gun, tacks or wood glue.

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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


Tools:• Measuring tape• Pen/pencil• Drill – 5/16” bit• Reciprocating or hack saw

Measure two feet along two 10’ PVC pipes. You will need 10-2’ pieces for the ladders’ steps.1

2 Measure one foot along two 10’ PVC pipes. You will need 16-1’ pieces for the spaces between each step.

*Quick tip: You will need two different colors for the

teams. You can use permanent markers, paint or buy

colored balls (24 for $10 at Walmart).

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Cut the 10’ nylon rope into six 18” pieces.

Then drill 5/16” holes.

Join a 1’ piece to a 2’ piece with a T to form the base of the ladder.

Attach elbows to the ladders’ top steps.

Use the T’s to attach the steps.Cut each piece with a reciprocating saw.3 4 5

6 Wrap electrical tape around each step to indicate points. (1=top, 2=middle, 3=bottom)

Secure a golf ball in a vice. Drill a pilot hole through the center of the golf balls.

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String rope through golf ball and tie a knot; repeat on the other side of the rope.

Burn ends of rope to prevent raveling.

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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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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.

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

zoning issues, permit issues with Department of Natural Resources or county boards for rural or lake-area 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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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

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.

projeCt pHasinG to worK witH BudGets

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.

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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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The Meadows Golf Course401 34th Street SouthMoorhead, MN 56560218.799.PUTTwww.moorheadgolf.com

Number of holes: 18 holesYardage: 6,863 from the back tees, 5,141 from front teesDifficulty level: Varies with the windPrices: $19-30Lessons available? YesFood: Yes – restaurantPGA Professional: Corey Herlickson

Tee times accepted four days in advance online, three days in advance by phone

Village Green3421 30th Avenue S.Moorhead, MN 56560218.299.PUTTwww.moorheadgolf.com

Number of holes: 18 holesYardage: 6,763 from the back tees, 5,386 from front teesDifficulty level: All LevelsPrices: $19-30Lessons available? YesFood: Yes – restaurantPGA Professional: Russ Nelson

Tee times accepted four days in advance online, three days in advance by phone

Moorhead Country Club2101 River Drive NorthMoorhead, MN 56560218.236.0100

Number of holes: 18 holesYardage: 6,400Prices: Season membership $600-1,290Lessons available? YesFood: Yes – restaurant

Ponderosa Golf CourseBuffalo State Park Road and Hwy 10Glyndon, MN 56547218.498.2201

Number of holes: 9 holesYardage: 3,061Difficulty level: Par 36

Detroit Country Club – Pine to Palm Course24591 County Hwy. 22Detroit Lakes, MN 56501218.847.2218

Number of holes: 18 holesYardage: 6,106Difficulty level: Every level (intermediate-champion)Prices: $22-40Season: April - Oct. 15 (weather permitting)Food: Yes

Detroit Lakes Country Club – Lakeview24962 County Hwy 22Detroit Lakes, MN 56501218.847.5790

Number of holes: 18 holesYardage: 4,307Difficulty level: Beginners-allPrices: $15-25Lessons available? YesSeason: April – Oct. 15 (weather permitting)

Ironman Golf Course20664 County Road 21Detroit Lakes, MN 56501218.847.5592

Number of holes: 9 holesPrices: $10/roundFood: Yes – courtesy cart

River Hills Golf Course1406 West Lake DriveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501218.847.1223

Number of holes: 9 holesYardage: 2,188Difficulty level: Par 33Prices: $10/roundFood: Yes – courtesy cart

Wildflower at Fair Hills19790 County Hwy 20 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501218.439.3357

Number of holes: 18 holesPrices: $39-49Lessons available? YesSeason: April – mid-Nov.

Forest Hills Golf and RV Resort22931 185th St.Detroit Lakes, MN 56501218.439.6400

Number of holes: 18 holesYardage: 6,800Difficulty level: Moderate/fair, Par 72Prices: $19-34Lessons available? YesSeason: mid-April – Oct. (weather permitting)Food: Yes - restaurant

SWING INTO SPRINGBY MATT JOHNSONThe Sports BubbleOwner 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 prop-erly, 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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Number of holes: 9Yardage: Par 36Prices: $14-16

Thumper Pond Golf Course300 Thumper Lodge RoadOttertail, MN 56571218. 367.2000

Number of holes: 18Yardage: 6,606, Par 72Difficulty level: ChallengingPrices: $23-30Lessons available? YesFood: Yes - restaurant

Frazee Golf Course34482 State Hwy 87Frazee, MN 56544218.334.3831

Number of holes: 9 holesYardage: 5,008,Par 35Difficulty level: ChallengingPrices: $15-36Food: Yes - concessions

Green Valley Golf Course15299 County Hwy 6Lake Park, MN 56554218.532.7447

Number of holes: 9 holesYardage: 5,282, Par 35

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El Zagal Golf Course1400 Elm St. NFargo, ND 58103fargo.golfnation.org701.232.8156

Number of holes: 9Yardage: Par 28Difficulty level: ChallengingPrices: $10Lessons available? YesSeason: April-Oct.Food: Yes - concessions

Rose Creek Golf Course1500 Rose Creek PkwyFargo, ND 58104fargogolf.net701.235.5100

Number of holes: 18Prices: $17-20Lessons available? YesSeason: April-Oct.Food: Yes

Edgewood Golf19 North Golf Course Ave.Fargo, ND 58102fargogolf.net701.232.2824

Number of holes: 18 holesYardage: 1650 Par 71Difficulty level: ChampionshipPrices: $23.75-29Lessons available? YesSeason: April-Oct.Food: Yes – bar and restaurant

Osgood Golf Course4400 Clubhouse Drive SouthFargo, ND 58104fargogolf.net701.356.3070Number of holes: 9Yardage: 2,820, Par 33Difficulty level: All skill levelsPrices: $13-16Lessons available? YesSeason: April-Oct.Food: Yes - restaurant

Fargo Country Club 509 26th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103-5798www.fargocc.com701.237.9122

Number of holes: 18 holesYardage: 6,754, Par 72Difficulty level: Moderate Prices: Guest fee: $60Lessons available? YesSeason: April 15- Oct. Food: Yes

Prairiewood Golf Course209 Prairiewood Drive SFargo, ND 58103fargogolf.net701.232.1445

Number of holes: 9 holesDifficulty level: Beginners, senior citizensPrices: $12.50-14.50Lessons available? YesSeason: April-Oct.Food: Yes - concessions

Bjornson Park Golf CourseI-94 Exit 292 South, Frontage Road SouthValley City, ND 58072701.845.5452

Number of holes: 9 holesYardage: 3,064, Par 35Prices: $13.50-23.50Lessons available? YesSeason: Labor Day – Memorial DayFood: Yes - restaurant

Dakota Winds Golf CourseDakota Magic Casino and Hotel16849 102 St. NEHankinson, ND 58041701.634.3000

Number of holes: 27Yardage: 6,950Difficulty level: upper moderate/difficultPrices: $35-40Lessons available? YesSeason: mid-April - mid-Oct. (weather permitting)Food: Yes

Painted Woods Golf Course1156 Highway 83 SW Washburn, ND 58577701.462.8480

Number of holes: 9Yardage: 2,979, Par 36Prices: $16-25Lessons available? YesSeason: March - Oct. (weather permitting)Food: Yes – bar and grill

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Bois de Sioux Golf Club1305 RJ Hughes Dr.Wahpeton, ND 58075701.642.3673

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Valley City Town and Country Club500 12th Ave. NEValley City, ND 58072701.845.4626

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may 20On-the-Water Clean UpRed RiverContact River Keepers for beginning and ending locations.6-8:30 p.m.701.235.2895www.riverkeepers.org

may 22Fargo Marathonwww.fargomarathon.com

may 26Build Your Own Compost TumblerLiving Lab5508 S. University Dr., Fargo6-7:30 p.m.218.284.3400communityed.moorhead.k12.mn.us

june 5Canoeing, Cooking and Camping: A Women’s Weekend on the Red3 p.m. Friday – 3 p.m. SundayRed Riverwww.riverkeepers.org

june 7Lil’ Fishermen’s Derby and Clinic5-8 p.m.Dike East, Fargo

june 8RiverArts5:30-8:30 p.m.Davy Park, Moorhead

june 11Rib FestFargodomewww.fargodome.com

june 14Race the RedCanoe and kayak races6 p.m. - competitive race7:30 p.m. – fun raceLindenwood Park – Dike East

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Outdoor Design & Living Guide - Spring 2010