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We design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces for residential and commercial clients that make life richer, safer, and more satisfying. 

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Residential Landscaping

2024

NALP Gold Award of Excellence – Secret Garden

2023

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

2022

MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – Intimate Patio and Pergola

2021

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

2020

MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – Backyard Outdoor Living and Dining Room

2019

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

2018

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

2017

MNLA Landscape Design Award for Excellence in Landscaping – Backyard National Forest

MNLA Excellence in Landscape Design – French Quarter Courtyard

2016

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

2015

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

2014

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

2013

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

2012

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

2011

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

2010

MNLA Landscape Design Award – Green Luxury

2009

MNLA Landscape Design Award – Historic Reflections

2008

MNLA Landscape Design Award – Northwoods Magic

Design | Build

Landscape architects, designers, professional project managers, and hard-working crews create outdoor spaces that make life joyful and homes beautiful. We'll guide you through the process from vision to completion.

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Maintain

Qualified professionals and hard-working crews water, mow, trim, dig, weed, feed, clean, fix, fuss, and tend. Our ever-vigilant landscape care team handles everything. So you don't have to.

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COMPREHENSIVE COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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.

Commercial Services

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Fall Planning is Smart Planning

Most landscaping projects take time to design and require building permits from cities, HOAs, and watershed districts. The process often takes several weeks, sometimes months. Start working with a designer or landscape architect on a detailed plan now. You'll beat the spring rush and avoid frustrating permitting delays. Call (651) 203-3000 to schedule a meeting.

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Five Star Reviews

A Reputation for Excellence

Improve Your Life Outdoors

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Your perfect outdoor living space begins with a simple conversation. Let’s talk about your outdoor living space!


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A LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY LEADER

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.


HOUZZ

Best of Houzz – Design 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
Best of Houzz – Service 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013


LAWN & LANDSCAPE

Top 100, 2023, Southview Design #78
Top 100, 2022, Southview Design #93
Top 100, 2021, Southview Design #94
Top 100, 2020, Southview Design #86


LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT LM150

LM150, June 2023 – #12 Midwest, #80 Overall
LM150, June 2022 – #15 Midwest, #88 Overall
LM150, June 2021 – #15 Midwest, #90 Overall
LM150, June 2020 – #17 Midwest, #94 Overall
LM150, June 2019 – #25 Design/Build + Installation
LM150, June 2018 – #22 Design/Build + Installation
LM150, June 2017 – #25 Residential, #15 Design/Build + Installation

Seasonal Landscaping Tips from the Experts

Featured outdoor living Posts

Soak away the winter chill

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.

Bringing the Party Outside

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?

2023 Landscape Design Trends

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.

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In 2023, Southview Design joined the Mariani Premier Group

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.

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NEWS RELEASES

Secret Garden Receives NALP Gold Award of Excellence

​​Southview Design is proud to announce it has been awarded a Gold Award of Excellence by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

Excelsior Crossings Receives NALP Silver Award of Excellence

​​Southview Design is proud to announce it has been awarded a Silver Award of Excellence by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

Mariani Landscape announces The Mariani Premier Group

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.

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