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Throughout the Twin Cities, Southview Design landscaping customers are enthusiastic about referring us to friends, neighbors, and family.
Landscape designers and architects from Southview Design share their knowledge and expertise with ideas, news, knowledge and trends.
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 – 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 45 awards from the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association, the Minnesota Chapter of NARI, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, and Professional Remodeler Magazine.
Award-Winning Design
Founded in 1978, the company has completed over 8,500 residential landscaping projects. In 2022, the Southview Design was included on Lawn & Landscape magazine's Top 100 list and ranked #88 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, 2022, Southview Design #93Top 100, 2021, Southview Design #94Top 100, 2020, Southview Design #86
LM150, 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.
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?
Sweater weather is just around the corner and with it hints of red, orange, and yellow peeking through fading green canopies. Here’s a list of some of the best annuals and perennials to brighten your fall landscape.
This is not our first hot summer day, and it won't be the last. Our plants and trees suffer right along with us in the heat. Here are a few things to look for and a couple of tips to help your landscape through this heat.
Did you know that Minnesota was once home to 18 million acres of the prairie? Today, a little over 1% of native prairie remains, making it one of North America's most endangered habitats.
If a pool is on your must-have list, consider the three most important must-dos in maintenance.
Now in its seventh year, Southview Design’s internship program provides students the opportunity to experience the landscape industry firsthand. Jack Youngren, Michaela Long, and Aubrey Stewart will spend eight weeks with Southview Design learning all aspects of the business hands-on.
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We are proud and honored to be voted "Best of 2022" by the readers of Lake Minnetonka Magazine.
We are proud and honored to be voted as Best Landscaper by the readers of Edina Magazine "Best Of 2022".
Southview Design has been recognized by Landscape Management Magazine as one of the largest landscaping firms in the country, ranking 88th on the 2022 LM150 list.
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