new landscape

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!…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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…