Permeable pavers and Sustainable Landscaping Minneapolis & St. Paul

Sustainable Landscaping

Green Luxury

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

Ohm Sweet Ohm Wins Awards for Sustainable Building

Net-zero home with energy-saving features and a sustainable landscape design is recognized by Green Builder Media, AIA Minneapolis.

Making a Splash

These homeowners expressed interest in a backyard swimming pool but were doubtful one would fit in their small Minneapolis backyard. With a little creativity, Southview was able to bring the client's vision to life.

Experts in Sustainable Landscaping Practices

Southview designers and crews are Minnesota Green Star-trained. This means we are experts at using landscaping best practices to reduce the environmental impact of building and remodeling projects and to restore air and water quality.

Our active participation in the Minnesota Green Star program and service to the organization proves our commitment to healthy and sustainable landscaping practices. Minnesota Green Star is a non-profit organization that educates homeowners, builders, and remodelers and certifies green building and remodeling residential projects.

In Our Own Backyard

In addition to participating in Green Star, we look for ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle in our homes and at work. We’ve significantly cut the amount of waste we generate in the office and completed many landscaping projects using permeable pavers and stormwater management practices.

sustainable landscape design dry creek bed for drainage in inver grove heights mn

No-mow backyard conserves water and time by replacing the lawn with a hardy garden.

Inver grove heights backyard plunge pool and artificial grass

Diminutive plunge pool and hyper-realistic artificial grass are two landscaping elements that can help conserve water.

Sustainable Garden and Front Yard Landscaping in Minneapolis Mn

We took extra measures to preserve a mature oak tree when we installed this garden and walkway. Trees that shade your home on summer's hottest days can keep you cool and save energy (and money).

up close view of permeable pavers

Permeable patio with two contrasting patterns and colors.

rustic yet modern green home with sustainable landscaping in Minneapolis, MN

Award-winning net zero home and sustainable landscape design.

permeable paver seating patio

Permeable paver sitting patio.

brick paver circle driveway front yard landscape with curb appeal

This brick paver patio is designed to protect nearby water ways by allowing stormwater to infiltrate into the ground to prevent toxic runoff.

permeable lake house drive way and sustainable garden plants

A permeable driveway and garden of native flowers and grasses protect the lake from stormwater and fertilizer runoff.

hillside forest landscape with wrap around patio

In this hillside landscaping project, we were able to add a wrap-around patio, staircase, and waterfall without disturbing the established pine trees.

New construction with a rain garden sustainable landscape in the front yard.

This rain garden mitigates storm runoff.

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Curb and Shore Appeal in Shorewood

Much needed aesthetic and structural upgrades unify this Shorewood, MN landscape design.

Hilltop Home

This Apple Valley family called Southview Design with a specific request. "Help transform our overgrown front yard into something beautiful and low maintenance”. With a whopping 14-foot drop from the door to the street, the front yard caused all sorts of problems for the homeowners and their guests.

Making a Splash

These homeowners expressed interest in a backyard swimming pool but were doubtful one would fit in their small Minneapolis backyard. With a little creativity, Southview was able to bring the client's vision to life.

Minnesota River Overlook

Perched on a bluff above the Minnesota River, this Eden Prairie landscape design has unbeatable views, two fireplaces, and patios for dining and sunbathing.

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.

Taming of the Hill

Front yard landscape design in Eden Prairie sculpts hill using modular retaining wall materials to create classic look and curb appeal.