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Appreciating the unseasonable warmth!
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the unseasonable warmth gracing us with its presence in the heart of Minnesota’s February? I mean, who would’ve thought we’d be stepping outside without layers of winter gear at this time of the year? It’s like a sneak peek of spring, and I am here for it!…
Read More Creating Outdoor Living Dreams: An Interview with Diana Grundeen, Founder of TRIO Landscaping
Diana Grundeen, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the landscaping industry, is the creative force behind TRIO Landscaping. Diana places a strong emphasis on the consultation phase, where she and her team work closely with clients to understand their goals and aspirations. Instead of asking clients what specific features they desire, Diana dives deeper, exploring how they envision living in their outdoor spaces.
Read More Fall update , planning for spring
A brief update in what we can focus on for the fall. Installations continue to happen, we are doing lots of design work and now are starting our spring queue of work for 2021. We continue to provide consultations, which is where every great project starts!
Read More Where to begin in the landscape?
New construction or a renovation, taking on a home improvement project can be an overwhelming task for many homeowners and a big reason is they just don’t know where to begin. The bigger the project, the more important it is to start at the beginning, but where is that, it’s really to consider the end…
Read More Consultations vs sales pitch
We get many call for our services this time of year, people looking to start new projects or add on to old ones. Many are just the type that fit our services, some are not. So how do you know if we are that company for you, or any company for that matter? What things will…
Read More New construction landscapes should have as much planning as the rest of your new home
The wonderful feeling of a fresh start that comes with new construction takes a lot of planning. The layout of the house, the paint colors, the interior fixtures, the cabinets, the sidewalk, lawn, patios, landscape and gardens all require careful thought. Many clients tend to reach out to a designer after they move in to…
Read More Luxury Home Tour landscape
We have been lucky to be working on a very special project with some very special clients. As you know I usually don’t share a lot about the who or where of our projects, but this one is an exception- as it sis one that you can tour On Midwest Home Magazine’s Luxury Home Tour this…
Read More Reflection through the landscape and garden
Gardens and landscapes are great reasons to give us a chance to reflect, to pause, to introspect or to just take a breath. This morning I had to stop as I heard the passing of a design friend. I immediately felt the need to find the pictures of him, his work and a moment that…
Read More Screen for a better view
Back yard spaces are fun to hang out in, you own little oasis. But sometimes the space isn’t as private as you might like, so how can you fix that? Many people think a fence, a border all the way around that is 6′ tall… and many times that can be a good answer, but…
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