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Winterscapes ARE beautiful!

Here are a few reasons why not to cut back your plant material in the fall!  Also, by adding art into your landscaping is a visual treat all year long.

Just a Little Reward – Award

We apologize We had an incredibly busy year and we can’t complain about that!  Unfortunately (but fortunately for us) most people were housebound these last 2 years.  When you are

We Installed a Green Roof and Find Out How We Did It!

Have you ever wondered why or how you would incorporate a green roof into your own home design?  Well, I am here to walk you through how and why we

Pool Surge During COVID in MN

Just thinking back… It’s June 2020 in Minnesota and every outdoor public pool and beach is closed for an undetermined amount of time.  Everything comes to a screeching halt.  We

Get to know wood burning and gas fire features!

Cool nights next to a fire with friends and family are the best!  Especially, when you add smores!  Fire features have always been a highly requested item when designing a

Lakeside Minnetonka, MN Project Before & After

See how Yardscapes transformed the landscaping for this unique Lake Minnetonka Lakeside Retreat which features a modern / mid-century architecture vibe.

Driveways… and what you need to know

Driveways are part of your curb appeal and an important design element for how you want your front entrance to “look and feel”. See photos of driveway installations we have done for customers.

The ins and outs of natural stone retaining walls

Many, if not most, landscape installations require some type of retaining wall. See the most common types of retaining walls that Yardscapes installs.

Outdoor Kitchens Ideas in Minnesota

Outdoor kitchens have become our highest demand outdoor features over the past 10 years. See examples of outdoor kitchens we have created for our customers.

Designer Clayton Johnson Wins MNLA Judges Choice Award!

Clayton Johnson’s landscaping project in Bloomington, MN won an award both for his outstanding design, and he also was recognized with the “Judges Choice” at the Northern Green Expo.