Best Landscaping in Minneapolis

Award-Winning Designs for Outdoor Living

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Recognized for landscaping excellence!

Landscaping Awards 2023 – 2008

Creativity and Quality Set us Apart

Looking for the best landscaping in Minneapolis? Southview Design brings award-winning creativity and expert craftsmanship to every project. From elegant backyard resorts to functional outdoor living spaces, we design landscapes that enhance beauty, value, and lifestyle. Explore our stunning projects and get inspired!

Afton Oasis

2023 AWARD WINNER – Luxury swimming pool landscape with bluestone pool deck, party barn, fire patio, and sophisticated garden.

Home Sweet Home

2021, 2019 AWARD WINNER – Idyllic stay-at-home backyard resort with luxurious amenities for outdoor living

Outdoor Living at Every Level

2019 AWARD WINNER – Empty nesters envisioned a tranquil and relaxing backyard landscape with a walk-out patio and a wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs, there's a private dining patio steps from the kitchen.

Backyard National Forest

2017 AWARD WINNER – Steep slope transformed into a backyard inspired by nature. More than a patio! This design includes a backyard waterfall, stream, fire circle, and fly-fishing pond.

Vermillion Vista

2016 AWARD WINNER – Captivating swimming pool landscape in Hastings MN designed with every amenity for maximum comfort and fun.

Swimming Pool Overhaul

2014 AWARD WINNER – This Wayzata landscape renovation is the winner of awards from NARI, MNLA, NALP and PLANET and includes a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, cabana, renovated basketball court, and more.

Lakeside Award-Winner

2013, 2012 AWARD WINNER – Minnesota backyard resort with swimming pool, pond, putting green, pergola, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit.

Historic Reflections

2009 AWARD WINNER – Minnesota Historical Society guided the restoration of this Summit Avenue home's original reflecting pool, brickwork, and gardens.

Swimming Pool Overlooking Wetlands

2023 AWARD WINNER – Retaining walls transform a featureless slope into a multi-level backyard resort with a swimming pool, patio, wood-burning fireplace, and hot tub.

Luxurious Lakefront Lodge

2021 AWARD WINNER – A resort-style rustic home on the lake equipped with a game room, outdoor kitchen, multiple patios, lighting, and fire features.

Gem Lake Jewel

2019 AWARD WINNER – Working through uncooperative weather and into December, our design and installation crews went the extra mile (or ten) to create this suburban luxury landscape.

French Quarter Courtyard

2017, 2016 AWARD WINNER – Intimate backyard captures the spirit and charm of a New Orleans courtyard with classic brick patio, fireplace, and fleur-de-lis accents

Lakeside Jewel

Expansive views meet dramatic landscape design in Wayzata, where an infinity pool, fire features, an outdoor kitchen, and a hot tub create the ultimate outdoor retreat.

KARE 11 Backyard

2014 AWARD WINNER – When the Builders Association of the Twin Cities and KARE 11 partnered to renovate the KARE 11 Backyard, Southview Design answered the call.

Hillside Forest Retreat

2011 AWARD WINNER – Northwoods lake home landscape on a hill combines natural materials with Midcentury modern design, making the most of the surrounding trees.

Northwoods Magic

2008 AWARD WINNER – Natural Stone Fire pit, seat wall, and patio give this suburban backyard a northwoods, cabin-y feel with natural materials like stone and water.

Bluestone on the Bluff

A 2022 North Central Region CotY (Contractor of the Year) award winner. Located high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River Valley, this million-dollar view was the perfect backdrop for the entertainment hub the clients always dreamed of.

Slope Be Gone

2021 AWARD WINNER – Backyard landscape design for a family of six. Modern bluestone patio and a perfect lawn for sports and games.

No-Mow Forest Backyard

2019 AWARD WINNER – This backyard landscape blends modern and natural elements to create a low-maintenance outdoor living space with a trend-setting plunge pool.

Mid-Century Makeover

2016, 2015 AWARD WINNER – Unique landscape design with paver driveway and architectural details gives mid-century suburban home outstanding curb appeal plus patios, fire pit, hot tub and outdoor shower.

Pool With A View

2015 AWARD WINNER – A national award-winner. Peaceful outdoor living with wetland views, bluestone pool deck, colorful gardens, and hot tub.

Edina Classic

2014 AWARD WINNER – Side yard landscape design for classic Edina home with New York Bluestone patio, Chilton stone walls, and custom-designed white arbor.

Award-Winning Small Yard

2011 AWARD WINNER: This intimate Minneapolis landscape design includes a dining area, water feature, stunning patio, night lighting, and edible garden without feeling cramped.

Intimate patio and pergola

2022 AWARD WINNER – Classic Edina patio and pergola, custom-crafted for intimate conversation.

Backyard Outdoor Living and Dining Room

2020 AWARD WINNER – Maple Plain, MN patio divided into an outdoor living room and dining room by an elegant Bluestone pathway.

Classic Backyard & Swimming Pool

2018 AWARD WINNER – With amenities like a dining patio, fire table, and swimming pool, this landscape is ready for summer pool parties and fall evenings around the fire – or enjoying the hot tub.

Private Lakeside Paradise

2016 AWARD WINNER – Five years in the making, this secluded backyard will take your breath away. Overcoming significant construction challenges to combine lake access and a private pool.

Thinking Outside the "Deck"

2015 AWARD WINNER – When Mr. Homeowner says "no deck, please," designers get creative with tiered retaining walls and paver patios.

Laid-Back Backyard

2013 AWARD WINNER – Relaxed outdoor living spaces in North Oaks with fire table, hot tub, and Bluestone hardscaping.

Green Luxury

2010 AWARD WINNER – Sustainable landscape design features tall, shady trees and permeable paver hardscaping.

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

NARI CotY Regional Winner Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Over $250,000 – Bluestone on the Bluff

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


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