Gardens & Landscapes

This striking landscape intervention from RoehrSchmitt Architecture + Design transforms the space between house and lake into a theatrical sequence of cascading terraces, reimagining what’s possible in backyard deck design.Broad bluestone slabs emanate from...

Did you know winter is the ideal time to start planning your landscaping project? Working with a landscape designer during the colder months ensures your plans are ready to be implemented as soon as...

Following this home’s dramatic renovation, the homeowners shifted their attention to the landscape to transform the home’s broad lawn into a layered outdoor living space. This residential landscape design by TEA2 Architects and Topo...

Photos courtesy of Ace HardwareNo more standing in the hardware store aisle trying to decode fertilizer labels or wondering if it’s too early to seed—Ace YardRx, a new subscription service from Ace Hardware, takes...

Photos provided  Horta | a fertile field, a garden where fruit and vegetables are grown for sale Culture | a way of life, intangible elements of our social life, gathering, artful outdoor living, the world as...

Photos provided Grow Your Own Flowers“Instagram influencers are leading the trend for fresh flowers in the home and in the garden,” Buerkley says. “This phenomenon is fueled by the fact that most flowers in the...

Photos by Andrea Rugg  “This house was just a little tan brick box when we bought it,” says homeowner and gardener Bette Fenton. “We have added on, remodeled, and grown it, and the gardens have...

Photos by Andrea Rugg“For me, it’s not about keeping things alive—it’s about keeping them beautiful,” says Myra Peterson, discussing the elaborate flower garden that surrounds her Cottage Grove home. She was also, I’m sure,...

Anyone, no matter their experience level, can grow a successful garden with just a little planning. When it comes to gardening, understanding your environment and growing space is essential. Here, Hennepin County Master Gardener...

Photos by SpacecraftingWith the temperatures finally dropping after an unseasonably warm start to the winter, landscaping might be the last thing on your mind. However, now is the perfect time to start planning. Staying...

Photos courtesy of The Davey Tree Expert Co.  Pollinator Week 2025 (June 16-22) is in full swing, and gardeners everywhere are talking about the best flowers, herbs, and native plants to attract bees, butterflies,...

Photos courtesy of University of Minnesota Press  Where does the food we consume come from? What role do we play in caring for Mother Earth? How can we be good relatives to the land,...

Photos by Round Three Photography  This story begins with a small yard, small budget, and small (yet mighty!) landscape architecture and design firm based in St. Paul. After years of working for high-end firms, Wanjing...

Photos courtesy of Elaina MossWe all love our honeybees and monarch butterflies. We know they are in decline and wonder how we can help. The truth is, though, that honeybees and monarchs (while iconic)...

Photos by Andrea RuggOff a quiet street in the western suburbs is a quieter cul-de-sac. At its shaded and circular end, you’ll hear black-capped chickadees singing to their sweeties. And you might hear a...

The Rising Popularity of Pickleball CourtsUsing cutting-edge materials and technologies to guarantee peak performance, safety, and comfort alike, Bloomington-based Sport Court Minnesota specializes in athletic court construction, including pickleball courts—an increasingly popular outdoor amenity. “We...

Photos by Shot By SchultzYou can see, feel, and hear it. But can you say it? “I might be saying it wrong, ‘löyly.’ In Finnish, it’s the steam that rises off a sauna’s hot...