Case Studies

A New Organic Lawn for Hopkins School District

Eco-Friendly Rain Garden Success in St. Paul

How a rain garden installation kept water out of a St. Paul basement.

Twin Cities Couple is Over the Hill

These Minnehaha Falls Landscaping clients were tired of mowing their hillside lawn every week. Most homeowners would agree that this is one of the worst chores, ever! In addition to the weekly dread, the couple also wanted a safe way to traverse the hill, as changes in their mobility were occurring.

Retiring to the Patio

Stephanie Wallace and Kelly Jackson moved out of their Minneapolis home after 25-years because they wanted a bigger yard that they can enjoy when they retire. Loving to garden, their “postage stamp” size yard was no longer meeting their needs. And, they wanted space to spend time with family and friends outdoors, so they bought a house in Eagan with a sizable yard.

Patio Pavers that a Family Favors

Janet and Ben Bomar remodeled their Minneapolis home in 2020. When the project was complete, their backyard was a pile of dirt and grass that needed to be reimagined. After a year shoveling snow on sloped ground and broken sidewalks, they were ready for functional walkways. They were also ready to spend time outdoors as a family, create a space for their teenagers to hang out with friends, and get their Sheepadoodle, Pep, back into the yard.

Patio Appeal with a Living Room Feel

The backyard of Beth and Bev Luther Quast’s 1930 Tudor home near Lake Nokomis needed a remodel. Tearing down their old single stall garage left a mess, and it was time to move beyond the small patch of concrete slab and sidewalk that went from their house to where the garage stood. They wanted a large patio space for dining and entertaining, and a fire pit to enjoy throughout the seasons. They also wanted a nice space for their Goldendoodle, Babkah to hang out and be close.

Backyard Labyrinth is a Maze of Beauty and Peace

Chris Schnieders was tired of looking at a sea of uninteresting green grass in her backyard, and thought to herself, “It could be a soccer field, or it could be something fun.”

Back to Nature in St. Paul

Sunny Didier was considering selling her home in East St. Paul as an ugly house because her yard had become what her friends called, “a jungle.” She was overwhelmed and struggled to find a company that could help her do it, while respecting her desire to nurturing it as a natural habitat.

A Slippery Slope And Burnout Leads To A Property Makeover

Angela Bushman says a lot of dominos went down at once on her large city lot in Minneapolis. A big ash tree fell victim to Emerald Ash Borer and had to be removed, along with all the shade it provided. The grass on one side of the front yard had turned brown from burning sun.

A Pollinator Paradise

During the Covid-19 lockdown, Leah and Dan Cunningham spent a lot of time walking their Minneapolis neighborhood where they noticed that several homeowners had converted their lawns to native plants.

A Patio View at Sunrise and Sunset

The Tiffany home on Sunrise Lake in Blaine now has a front seat view of Sunset Bay. Nestled in a cozy channel that leads to the lake, Jone and Hal Tiffany wanted a little bit of beach and a patio to enjoy with family and friends. They also wanted easy access to launch their kayak, without having to walk over rocks and brush.

A Patio and Garden with Sunset View

When Scott and Arlene Kringle moved into their home in Minneapolis, they wanted an outdoor space where they could sit and watch the sunset over Lake Nokomis. The goal was a peaceful patio within a landscape of green and flowering plants that look good but are low maintenance.

A Modern patio in a Perfect Spot

Chrissy Buskirk and Matthew Alexander recently moved to Minneapolis from Portland, Oregon. When they bought their home in the Longfellow neighborhood, there was a tiny patio attached to the back of the house that was too small to fit any of their outdoor furniture.

A Kitchen Remodel Rooted in Excellent Taste

Kevin and Donna own a lovely 1946 bungalow in the Como Park area of St. Paul. They love the historic features of their home but wanted a more functional kitchen with an updated look. They also wanted to move away from dark wood and brighten up the space with white cabinetry and new lighting.

A Full On Front Yard Garden Habitat

Paul Harper and Margaret Bogue-Harper wanted to get rid of the grass in their front yard because they felt it wasn’t ecologically viable.

A Backyard Transformation

Tim and Jane Kretzmann’s backyard in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis was overgrown with Hosta’s, shrubs, and unwanted weeds. At the time, their neglect was their dog’s joy, but the lack of outdoor appeal, and a desire to spend more time outside prompted them to make changes.

Paving a Functional Pathway and Patio for Family Fun

Walking a New Path to Functional Landscaping and a Pollinator Garden

Edina Man Steps Up in Style with New Retaining Wall and Stairs

Drought Sprouts Prairie Meadow and Bee Lawn in Falcon Heights