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Building on our tradition of excellence, we strive to be the most respected landscaping company in the Upper Midwest. We treat each other, our customers, and our trade partners with respect and appreciation.
MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – Afton Oasis
MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – Swimming Pool Overlooking Wetlands
NALP Silver Award of Excellence – Excelsior Crossings
MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – Intimate Patio and Pergola
Midwest Home Design Award for Residential Pool/Spa – Home Sweet Home
NALP Silver Award of Excellence (National Association of Landscape Professionals) – Luxurious Lakefront Lodge
MNLA (Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association) Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – Slope Be Gone
MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – Backyard Outdoor Living and Dining Room
MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping –Outdoor Living at Every Level
MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – Gem Lake Jewel
MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – No-Mow Forest Backyard
NALP Silver Award of Excellence – Home Sweet Home
Silver Award, NARI MN (National Association of the Remodeling Industry-Minnesota) Contractor of the Year (CoTY), Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Over $250,000 – Home Sweet Home
NALP Silver Award of Excellence (National Association of Landscape Professionals) – Classic Back Yard and Swimming Pool
NARI MN CotY Award for Landscape Design $60k and Over – Classic Back Yard and Swimming Pool
MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – Backyard National Forest
MNLA Excellence in Landscape Design – French Quarter Courtyard
MNLA Excellence in Landscape Design Award – Mid-Century Makeover
NALP Grand Award – Private Lakeside Paradise
NALP Grand Award – Vermillion Vista
NARI MN CotY Award for Landscape Design $60k and Over – French Quarter Courtyard
NALP Grand Award – French Quarter Courtyard
NARI MN CotY award for Landscape Design $60k and Over – Lakeside Jewel
NALP Grand Award – Lakeside Jewel
NALP Merit Award – Mid-Century Makeover
MNLA Excellence in Landscape Design Award – Pool With A View
NARI North Central Region CotY Award for Landscape Design $60k and Over – Pool With A View
NARI National Award Winner – Pool with a View
MNLA (Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association) Excellence in Landscape Design – Thinking Outside the Deck
NARI Mn CotY Silver Award – Swimming Pool Overhaul
MNLA Excellence in Landscape Design Award – Swimming Pool Overhaul
PLANET (Professional Landcare Network – now NALP) Recognition Award – Swimming Pool Overhaul
Professional Remodeler Magazine Silver Award – Swimming Pool Overhaul
PLANET National Landscape Awards of Excellence, Merit Award – Northwoods Inspired Backyard Design
MNLA Excellence in Landscape Design Award – Edina Classic
NARI MN Honorable Mention – Laid-Back Back Yard
PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) Recognition Award – Lakeside Award-Winner
Professional Remodeler Magazine – Gold Award – Lakeside Award-Winner
MNLA Excellence in Landscape Design Award – Lakeside Award-Winner
NARI MN CotY Award for Landscape Design $60k and Over – Lakeside Award-Winner
NARI MN North Central Region Award for Landscape Design – Lakeside Award-Winner
MNLA Excellence in Landscape Design Award – Janet and Paul’s Award-Winner
MNLA Excellence in Landscape Design Award – Hillside Forest Retreat
NARI Mn CotY (Contractor of the Year) Award for Landscape Design over $60k – Award-Winning Small Yard
MNLA Excellence in Landscape Design Award – Award-Winning Small Yard
MNLA Landscape Design Award – Green Luxury
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MNLA Landscape Design Award – Historic Reflections
MNLA Landscape Design Award – Northwoods Magic
We are proud recipients of 48 awards from the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association, the Minnesota Chapter of NARI, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, and Professional Remodeler Magazine.
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The journey from a concept to a final plan and budget takes time. If you start now, you can enjoy the process without feeling rushed.
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Founded in 1978, the company has completed over 8,500 residential landscaping projects. In 2023, Southview Design was included on Lawn & Landscape magazine's Top 100 list and ranked #80 on Landscape Management Magazine's LM150 List.
Best of Houzz – Design 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013Best of Houzz – Service 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
Top 100, 2023, Southview Design #78Top 100, 2022, Southview Design #93Top 100, 2021, Southview Design #94Top 100, 2020, Southview Design #86
LM150, June 2023 – #12 Midwest, #80 OverallLM150, June 2022 – #15 Midwest, #88 OverallLM150, June 2021 – #15 Midwest, #90 OverallLM150, June 2020 – #17 Midwest, #94 OverallLM150, June 2019 – #25 Design/Build + InstallationLM150, June 2018 – #22 Design/Build + InstallationLM150, June 2017 – #25 Residential, #15 Design/Build + Installation
We have the flexibility and capacity to complete multiple large projects simultaneously and on time. When you need to reach us, just call, click, or text and your service representative will respond quickly – usually within the hour.
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We set the standard for excellence in our industry.
We treat each other, our customers, and our trade partners with respect and appreciation.
We are flexible in our roles in an ever-changing environment.
We strive for excellence with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
We are passionate about our work as individuals. As an organization, we seek to be a market leader in the segments we serve.
Building on our tradition of excellence, we strive to be the most respected landscape firm in the Upper Midwest.
Minnesota winters can be harsh, but cozying up in your hot tub is a great way to find warmth and relaxation all season. Here are five hot tub tips for frigid temps to help you soak away the chill.
Your backyard oasis is a convenient and comfortable space to relax and unwind. And what better way to relax than with your favorite show or even some music?
Over the last three years, we have seen a growing number of homeowners ready to invest in their outdoor living spaces. While many preferences have remained consistent, others have evolved and inspired a new era of landscape design trends.
The pandemic has reshaped the industry and inspired a new era of landscape design trends. What changes are on the horizon for the landscape design industry? What innovations lie in store?
Evergreen winter porch pots are a quick, easy, and festive winter decoration that will last from Black Friday to New Year's Day – and beyond.
As you put your backyard to rest for the season, follow these tips to make your autumn backyard clean-up as smooth as possible.
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Founded by green industry pioneer Frank Mariani, the Mariani Premier Group is a collection of the finest landscaping companies across the country, with the singular goal of creating and caring for unparalleled outdoor living spaces for our clients. By joining together as a “family of family companies”, our founding companies share the best practices in landscape design, construction, maintenance, and stewardship. We use our combined scale to gain priority access to new technologies and preferred materials. Most importantly, the Mariani Premier Group works together to attract, develop, and reward top talent in the industry.
Southview Design is proud to announce it has been awarded a Silver Award of Excellence by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Lake Buff, IL – Mariani Landscape announced today the launch of the Mariani Premier Group, a first-of-its-kind national platform supporting a growing family of the country’s top landscaping companies.
Lake Bluff, IL - Mariani Landscape, a leader in the residential landscape industry, has announced the acquisition of Minnesota-based landscaping firm, Southview Design.
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