landscaping

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!…

Participating in the greater community of your industry you have connections and the ability to grow and be better than you are alone.  Going to these industry confrences are a great way to do that.

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.

I’m sure you are seeing signs of those darn rabbits gnawing on trees and shrubs. Well, rabbit damage is happening all over the place these days. Rabbits and other foraging creatures are hungry because the deep snow is making it difficult to find their normal winter food sources so instead they go for our shrub…

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…

As a featured designer with Midwest Home, we hear from our clients and how they are enjoying their new outdoor living space. The new landscape features no mowing, an opportunity to walk and enjoy all corners of the yard with seasonal color, pollinator habitat and better people flow!

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!

Bunnies in the landscape are not cute when they are chowing down on your beautiful flowers.  This year we are noticing many more plants becoming victim to these nibbling menaces’. So why is this happening? Understand that they have less and less native vegetation and space to live in, so they are adapting to ours.…

Being green in the landscape should be easy, so much of the plants are green right? However when it comes to making the right choices for a healthy landscape, one that fits the new definition of earth friendly and sustainable it can harder than you think as it is not just one choice that makes…

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…