03 Jul

Happy Spring 2012! Our Favorite Minneapolis Landscaping Photos from 2011

Written by Chris

It looks like we are having a record early spring for landscaping in Minneapolis. 60-70 degrees by March 15th? Hey, we'll take it. Scroll down to see some favorite photos from our 2011 landscaping projects to get your mind rolling. (We did lots of natural stone work in 2011--- we'll see what 2012 brings!)

We expect spring road weight restrictions to come off very early this year, which will make it a lot easier to install the early projects on the calendar. We also expect the frost to be gone from the ground early enough to squeeze in an extra week or two at the beginning of our normal construction schedule. If you have a project you'd like installed as soon as the frost is gone, please give us a call or send an email. We still have dates available in our spring schedule.

Here are some photos from 2011. Please enjoy! If anything tickles your fancy, give us a call or email. We're ready for you!

Click READ MORE below to see more of our favorite Minneapolis Landscaping photos from 2011. They are good. Click and see!

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03 Jul

How To Install A Minneapolis Retaining Wall (Time Lapse Video)

Written by Chris

This video shows the retaining wall installation process from start to finish. Jodi Axel designed this project. We put special effort into making sure the two neighbors' walls meshed together cleanly, and they do.

Our next time-lapse videos will be flagstone (blustone) patios, and How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace. These are already filmed; I just have to edit them.

Enjoy the retaining wall video!

"Best video about the segmental retaining wall installation process I have ever seen. If you love retaining walls, this is the must-see film of the summer. Ten Thumbs Up!"    --- Chris Axel

(click the lower right corner to watch the video in full screen.)

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28 Mar

Minneapolis Landscape Design Ideas: Hot Tub

Written by Chris

If you've ever dreamed up a landscape design idea with a hot tub, let me tell you-- I like the way you think! A hot tub adds a very pleasant dimension to your outdoor living space. It's one of our favorite patio design accessories, along with a firepit or fireplace, or a sitting wall. Hot tubs aren't for everyone, but if it is something you have on your wish list, we can work with you to create an attractive landscape design that will include one.

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18 Mar

All About Minneapolis Landscape Design

Written by Chris

Our landscape design and build process is meant to be as productive and painless for you as possible. There are so many options and possibilities; it can get overwhelming. If you have a list of areas that need work, it's hard to know which to focus on first. If you need a whole new full yard landscape design, it can be hard to envision how to get the most out of your space. In us, you'll get a dedicated partner to help figure it all out.

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