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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.
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Am I done watering my landscape?

What a surprise to wake up to accumulated snow after Tuesday’s 80 degree weather. We know you may be concerned with your landscape and watering so we hope to address some of those questions. Right now we have snow and colder temps but are not in fear of freezing. Your plants may show some shock…
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Creeping Charlie in the landscape and how to remove it.

Creeping Charlie is a invasive lawn and landscape weed that is very hard to eradicate from they yard and landscape but we have 3 great suggestions on how you can remove this from your landscape, the fourth one is also a option for treatment, just not as ideal. The earlier in the season you tackle…
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Like a switch the weather changes

It has been a gloriously beautiful November, the sun was shining, the air was warm and projects were continuing to get done. The forecast even was looking like we just might make it to December with workable sites, yes in Minnesota! This was the latest frost setting a record with Nov 18, and with things…
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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…
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Rain rain go away

Here we are- another day of rain. What is going on this spring? Sure the morning was decent enough for us to get some things done ( see us at the nursery pulling plants for an upcoming project) but this rain is seriously hampering our progress. But you knew that already didnt you? You have…
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Taking time to enjoy the moment, and even a snowflake or 2

It’s the middle of November, I have to keep reminding myself of that, it is not too early for it to snow, and yet I tend to believe it is. This spring, summer and now even the fall have gone by so fast and I am not ready for winter to arrive! There is so…
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What is happening to my Spruce trees?

This is one of Minnesota’s most common diseases on ornamental trees, specifically spruce trees.  This fungus is called Rhizosphaera (needle cast in laymen’s terms).  This fungus is pretty much everywhere on the lawn.  The fungus splashes up to the lower portions of the tree through moisture and works its way upward over many years.  Because it’s…
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Not all Landscape companies are alike

This time of year we get a lot of calls for lots of different things and we love to educate people on what we do best to help them make a good fit. So here are some tips on what you could ask to make a great match with your landscape designer or company: Landscape…
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Is it worth hiring a Professional Landscape Designer

It’s spring and everyone is busy with so much to do, and landscaping is on the list. But many debate if it is worth it their time to meet with a Professional Landscape Designer, “I mean after all they are a professional why do I need to be there?” is what many might say. Well…
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