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Best landscaping in Minneapolis: Award-Winning Designs for your outdoor living space
Throughout the Twin Cities, Southview Design landscaping customers are enthusiastic about referring us to friends, neighbors, and family.
Comprehensive, professional landscape maintenance, gardening, and lawn care in Minneapolis, MN
Reliable, professional, full-service gardening, lawn care, mulch, spring and fall cleanup.
Our professional Minneapolis garden designers create custom window boxes, containers, and beds for spring.
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2024 NALP Award of Excellence - The enchanting garden of this 1889 Victorian home strikes the perfect balance between elegance and comfort.
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!
2023 AWARD WINNER – Luxury swimming pool landscape with bluestone pool deck, party barn, fire patio, and sophisticated garden.
2021, 2019 AWARD WINNER – Idyllic stay-at-home backyard resort with luxurious amenities for outdoor living
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.
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.
2016 AWARD WINNER – Captivating swimming pool landscape in Hastings MN designed with every amenity for maximum comfort and fun.
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.
2013, 2012 AWARD WINNER – Minnesota backyard resort with swimming pool, pond, putting green, pergola, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit.
2009 AWARD WINNER – Minnesota Historical Society guided the restoration of this Summit Avenue home's original reflecting pool, brickwork, and gardens.
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.
2021 AWARD WINNER – A resort-style rustic home on the lake equipped with a game room, outdoor kitchen, multiple patios, lighting, and fire features.
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.
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
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.
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.
2011 AWARD WINNER – Northwoods lake home landscape on a hill combines natural materials with Midcentury modern design, making the most of the surrounding trees.
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.
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.
2021 AWARD WINNER – Backyard landscape design for a family of six. Modern bluestone patio and a perfect lawn for sports and games.
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.
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.
2015 AWARD WINNER – A national award-winner. Peaceful outdoor living with wetland views, bluestone pool deck, colorful gardens, and hot tub.
2014 AWARD WINNER – Side yard landscape design for classic Edina home with New York Bluestone patio, Chilton stone walls, and custom-designed white arbor.
2011 AWARD WINNER: This intimate Minneapolis landscape design includes a dining area, water feature, stunning patio, night lighting, and edible garden without feeling cramped.
2022 AWARD WINNER – Classic Edina patio and pergola, custom-crafted for intimate conversation.
2020 AWARD WINNER – Maple Plain, MN patio divided into an outdoor living room and dining room by an elegant Bluestone pathway.
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.
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.
2015 AWARD WINNER – When Mr. Homeowner says "no deck, please," designers get creative with tiered retaining walls and paver patios.
2013 AWARD WINNER – Relaxed outdoor living spaces in North Oaks with fire table, hot tub, and Bluestone hardscaping.
2010 AWARD WINNER – Sustainable landscape design features tall, shady trees and permeable paver hardscaping.
NALP Gold Award of Excellence – Secret Garden
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
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
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
MNLA Landscape Design Award – Historic Reflections
MNLA Landscape Design Award – Northwoods Magic
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