Winterscapes ARE beautiful!
Here are a few reasons why not to cut back your plant material in the fall! Also, by adding art into your landscaping is a visual treat all year long. Plant Material Provides Color and Texture...
View ArticleHand Drawings Come Alive
Recently, I was cleaning out David Kopfmann’s photos and plan drawings to free up some space on our hard drive and came across SO many beautifully hand-drawn sketches, both 3-D and 2-D. David started...
View ArticleModern European Cottage in 2022 Homes by Architect Tour
2022 Homes by Architects Tour, Minnesota Saturday & Sunday, September 17-18 Home #1 / Cottage Gables, Deephaven What a show stopper! We were lucky enough to work as a team with a handful of...
View ArticleHow Important is Outdoor Lighting?
SO IMPORTANT! Outdoor Lighting not only enhances your beautiful space at night, but it also provides a ton of security and safety from accidents. I think your insurance agent would thank you! Now...
View ArticleAdding Unique Elements to Your Landscape Project
We love added special details to our clients yard designs. Once you see some of these creations you’ll want that unique piece added to your space too! LARGE ART PIECE This client lives outside of the...
View ArticlePlant Damage by Heavy Snow and Hungry Animals
This past winter of 2022 and 2023 was one the snowiest season we have seen in a while. While it was pretty to look at through your window on a Sunday morning (lol), the animals (mainly bunnies and...
View ArticleBest of Lake Minnetonka 2023!
We are extremely honored to receive the Reader’s Choice Award for: “Best of Lake Minnetonka 2023” for Landscape Design Services We have worked hard to earn this title for the past 50 years! We are so...
View ArticleNo MOW MAY – What’s the Hype?
I know I’m a few months behind, but I’ve been researching the truth for you all! Is NO MOW MAY a THING? I’ve been reading up on many different platforms and informational websites about it and it...
View ArticleHomes by Architects Tour 2023
For the second year in a row we were honored to work with another talented architect (Swan Architecture) for a showcase home in the Homes by Architects Tour by AIA this September! This year, the home...
View ArticleCome See Us on the Artisan Home Tour!
Artisan Home Tour (by Parade of Homes) Date/Time: October 6-22, 2023 / 12-6pm (Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays) House No.9: Edina Country Club Neighborhood / 5209 Minnehaha Blvd, Edina Grab Your...
View Article2024 Landscape Design Trends
With the temperatures finally dropping after an unseasonably warm start to the winter, landscaping might be the last thing on your mind. However, now is the perfect time to start planning. Staying...
View ArticleArtisan Home Tour – Starts June 7th!
This is going to be a beautiful showcase of Artisan Homes starting this Friday, June 7th, 2024! There will be a home to suit everyone’s style and taste from modern to traditional, from minimalist to...
View Article2024 Home Tours
Who doesn’t like to look at luxury homes? I know I do! Here is a list of the 2024 Home Tours this Year in Minnesota. (*I’ll be adding to this list as dates are released) Spring Parade of Homes:...
View ArticleGarden Enclosures
Garden enclosures have been one of the highest in-demand and requested items to be added into a landscape design in the last few years. Gone are the days with the flimsy metal fencing wrapped around...
View ArticleThe Importance of Shoreline Erosion Restoration
Shoreline restoration and erosion control is SUPER IMPORTANT for so MANY reasons and here is why! Below is a video of one of our projects located in White Bear Lake, MN on Bald Eagle Lake. This shows...
View ArticleModern Luxury Lake Minnetonka New Construction
This home is hard not to show off! With the beautifully curated lines and immaculate construction of this home, makes it a definite show stopper! This was a team effort and I’d like to give a...
View ArticleFall 2024 Artisan Home Tour
It’s already that time again! We are excited to have two homes on the Artisan Home Fall Tour, starting in a few short weeks! Purchase Tickets Here October 4 – 20, 2024 Fridays – Sunday / 12-6pm...
View ArticleAlternative Ways to Screen Your Property
Your typical black aluminum fencing can be expensive and somewhat generic looking, so we are constantly coming up with creative and fun alternative ideas to incorporate into our clients properties. I...
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