From lifeless to lively

After getting a referral from their neighbors, this family called Southview to make their small backyard into an outdoor living space for fun, friends, and family.

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Their backyard wishlist included: a hot tub, an outdoor living room, an in-ground trampoline, a paver patio, and a larger deck for entertaining.

Backyard in-ground trampoline and putting green

Backyard Fun & Games

For the kids, an in-ground trampoline for bouncing. For dad, a putting green with synthetic turf. (No maintenance!)

elevated stained cedar deck

Up above, Recline & Dine

The second story deck has been expanded and the stairs relocated to create more space for dining and sunbathing. The deck boards are stained cedar and will last for twenty years, depending on maintenance.

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paver patio and outdoor living room

Down Below, Rest & Relax

Connected to the walk-out basement, this paver patio living room and spa is the perfect place to unwind. Sinking the hot tub into the ground improves access, flow, and sight lines. Phantom screens can be pulled down to keep out mosquitos and flies. Look out at the verdant evergreens, or draw the curtains for more privacy.

eden prairie backyard with deck, outdoor living room, and paver patios

The paver patio extends from underneath the deck just enough for a few Adirondack chairs and a mobile wood-burning fire pit.

More Backyard Sports and Games

Whether you like to hoop, jump, put, splash, or toss. Incorporating sports and games into your landscape will add hours of fun and enjoyment. Our landscape design-build team will put the playful into your yard.

Paver Basketball Court and Driveway

Play all day. Rough gravel driveway transformed into a one-of-a-kind backyard paver driveway with an inlaid basketball court.

Outdoor Sports and Games

Basketball courts, putting greens and backyard games for Minneapolis St. Paul landscapes.

Neighborhood Games

A regulation horseshoe pitch attracts neighbors like a magnet to this Minneapolis MN side yard. The landscaping includes two patios and a large seat wall for spectators.

Outdoor Living Design Ideas – Friendly competition at home

Are you trying to perfect your short game, start a neighborhood pick-up league, or host family-friendly competitions at home? We've all seen backyard pools and basketball hoops on the garage. Consider these less common backyard games.

The Healing Power of the Outdoors

Here are some fascinating ways in which nature positively impacts our physical and mental health, providing you with even more reasons to invest in your outdoor space.

Gem Lake Jewel

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

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