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No matter what scale your project, landscaping is a significant investment. So, what is it that elevates a landscape design from the ordinary to the luxurious?
Fine craftsmanship. Refined aesthetics. Superior comfort. Over-the-top grandeur.
These are the elements of luxury.
Luxury design is not exclusive to suburban estates and backyard resorts. We believe that any project can be imbued with a sense of lasting distinction and quality without raiding the kid’s college fund.
The backyard is where we escape the confines of our four walls. A place to feel the sky, and wind, and sun. What is a backyard without those extra elements that go above and beyond?
Small natural stone fountains aren’t a strict necessity but add to the aesthetics and atmosphere of this patio.
The right details make all the difference. New Orleans-inspired gas lamps and iron fleur-de-lis add a Victorian flourish in this St. Paul backyard landscape.
Even small yards can hold plenty of creature comforts. This petite backyard includes a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and wood-fired oven.
When something is made for you, it is one-of-a-kind and fits like a glove, perfectly tailored to only you. It belongs only to you. That is the peak of luxury.
This custom designed plunge-pool is fed by a waterfall and surrounded by high-tech artificial turf.
Built-to-order outdoor kitchen even has a special place for a coveted Green Egg smoker.
This three-season pool house is the definition of backyard comfort. Fully separate from the main house, this outdoor living room is a haven to retreat and recharge.
Instead of focusing on a single high-end feature, these landscapes combine select statement elements with a highly-detailed sense of design cohesion where every color, texture, and material is in harmony.
This modern dream home front entry landscape design blends unique statement elements like a mature bonsai tree and natural stone bubblers seamlessly into the architecture of the home.
This unique backyard patio tells a story by incorporating the homeowners’ love of the hills, mountains, and water into the selection of the materials.
This award-winning backyard proves that luxury knows no limitations. A verdant garden, a bluestone patio and walkway, with a custom bubbling water feature create a rejuvenating retreat from the busy city in an urban footprint.
Though few of us experience it, we’ve all seen in a magazine or on a TV show homes that truly exemplify a lifestyle of luxury. Here’s a taste of two maxed-out Minnesota backyards.
Palatial backyard resort with a playful swimming pool, decked-out kitchen, and plentiful outdoor living spaces.
This backyard has a hammock. What more is there to say?
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.
Freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw. Warm days and cold nights can make walkways, sidewalks, and driveways an icy mess. Here are our pro tips for keeping your pavement safe.
Eager for Spring? Making maple syrup in your backyard is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while you're waiting for the snow and ice to melt. Step one: collect the sap.