Hilltop Landscaping Adds Space

The goal of this backyard landscape design was to increase the amount of usable space. A wandering path in the back yard of irregular stone connects the patio to the fire pit and seating area. A palette of natural stone and falling water captures the magic of the north woods.

This project won a Landscape Design award from the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association and was featured in Edina Magazine – July 2008 and in Luxury Homes and Renovation Magazine, Fall 2008.

Front walkway leads to a rusting entryway and water feature

Cascading waterfall babbles and bubbles along near the front entry

Professional landscape managers and hard-working crews will keep your property healthy and beautiful. Programs starting at $1499 per month.


New! Landscape Care and Maintenance

Designed with a mix of services to meet your needs.

  • Turf management – mowing, fertilization, disease, and weed control
  • Horticulture – garden cultivation and management
  • Arboriculture – cultivation of trees and shrubs
  • Seasonal color and accents
  • Spring and fall cleanup
  • Landscape lighting
  • Water management

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Natural stone path and stacked stone retaining wall

Winding stone path leads to the campfire circle

Landscape Design Elements

In spring and fall, when the days are shorter, but still relatively mild, outdoor lighting makes the landscape more inviting. Black Adirondack chairs and potted annuals add contrast to the dry-stack gas fire pit.

Illuminated path leads to the fire circle

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