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Recycle. Recycle your PLASTIC GARDEN POTS, TRAYS & HANGING BASKETS at your participating local garden center this season!
Doing the Environmental Right Thing Starts with Neighborhood Garden Centers 2009 will be year number four for the MNLA Plastics Recycling Program. Thousands of plastic plant pots and polystyrene trays have been kept from the landfill because of consumer interest and a strong commitment by the area’s independent, NEIGHBORHOOD GARDEN CENTERS. Beginning in 2006, local, independently-owned retail nurseries, greenhouses and garden centers took the initiative to care for the environment by taking back the plastic pots that many trees, shrubs and flowers are sold in. In 2008, the polystyrene trays that annuals and other bedding plants are sold in also began to be recycled. Garden centers who are members of the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association receive no payment for the plastic they recycle. In fact, it’s an expense to store, stack and then transport the pots to
the plastics processor. You can do your part to help by wiping out excess soil from the pots and by not putting any other waste materials in the collection bins. Whenever possible, garden centers re-use the pots, but that’s not always feasible because of contamination due to potential plant disease and other sanitation issues, plus some pots are returned damaged. For updates on which MNLA garden centers are participating, check GardenMinnesota.com frequently. Hundreds of MNLA-member landscape contractors are also recycling by returning their pots to seven participating wholesale nurseries. Greenhouse plastic is also being recycled at the wholesale level.
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oncrete and natural stone retaining walls, paver patios, ponds, fountains and complete outdoor kitchens have become hot landscaping trends in recent years – and for good reason. These “hardscape” elements help extend your home’s livable space, plus increase the value of your home.
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But it’s important to remember that your outdoor living space is not complete until the “greenscapes,” i.e.: plants, are in place. Complementing your new patios or walls with annual and perennial flowers, trees and shrubs is essential to creating a truly polished space. “They’re both important,” says Mark
Madsen, a 30-year veteran landscape designer at Bachman’s Inc. “The green goods give it softness. The hardscapes give it a feeling of permanence. It’s not one or the other. It’s both, and it’s really exciting.” Landscape designers have started looking at the whole picture – planning with both hardscapes and plant life – as
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they develop their clients’ dream yard. In an ideal world, most landscape designers would love to start planning your landscape before your house is even built. Incorporating landscape ideas into the initial house design allows designers to make the best use of space and, in some cases, work in tandem with the architect and construction crews. Some landscape elements are chosen for aesthetics – such as sculptures, fountains, ponds, or bright containers of annuals. Some are more functional, like trees that provide shade and windbreak, or retaining walls that can help your yard have more usable area. “It’s all about movement. How do you use the yard?” says Mark Halla, owner of The Mustard Seed in Chaska. Home owners need to consider that question thoroughly to create a design that will incorporate plants and hardscapes into the landscape seamlessly. It’s important to think about how many people each space needs to accommodate and what needs to be accomplished with each space, whether it be the perfect spot for sunbathing or a large place for dining with family and friends. GardenMinnesota.com
While gardening is a great doit-yourself project, it pays to find a professional to assist with landscape design. The Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association offers a listing of professionals on its website, GardenMinnesota.com. Before selecting a landscape designer, make sure to check accreditation, references and a portfolio of previous work. A professional will not only create a balanced, visually pleasing design, but they can also help with the practical logistics of dealing with runoff water and preventing soil erosion. Many landscape designers are also staying on the cutting edge of the environmentally-friendly design trends such as rain gardens and native shoreline plantings (see related story on pages 20-23) or permeable paving systems (see sidebar story on page 12). Whether you’re doing your own landscaping or enlisting the help of a professional, you’ll want to start formulating a concept for your design early on in the process. Gather ideas from the “Get Inspired” section of GardenMinnesota.com, take a look
at sample landscapes and portfolios at various home and garden shows, or simply watch some of the great shows on HGTV and other networks (but a word of warning: plants and landscaping techniques featured on national television programs may not always be applicable to our northern climates!). In addition, visit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska which features a plethora of plants plus an increasing number of hardscape elements throughout its gardens. When it comes to selecting the right materials to complement your home, there’s plenty to choose from. The limitless sizes and colors available in plant materials is nearly matched by the dizzying array of shapes, hues and textures available in natural stone and concrete products. Start the selection process by thinking about the style of your home and your garden. “You typically take clues from the house material,” says Todd Irvine, a landscape architect with Keenan & Svieven Inc. Are you looking for formal elegance? Then you’ll probably want a finished 2009 Garden Minnesota Yearbook
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and textures to complement your hardscape, softening its look. Creating focal points with both plants and hardscapes is also important. An ornamental pot or a sculpture can add a fun, whimsical element to a garden, says Clayton Johnson, a landscape designer with Yardscapes, Inc. Fountains and ponds also make dramatic focal points. But whether hardscapes are functioning as focal points, acting as an extension of the house or simply supporting the greenery, it’s the way they balance with plant life that’s important. After all, an outdoor living space that doesn’t pay homage to the beauty of nature probably isn’t worth leaving the air conditioning for. Liz Kohman is a freelance writer.
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material that will provide clean, crisp lines. In that case, you can use plantings to frame out, accent and enhance the architecture of your home and hardscape features, says Scott Frampton, co-owner and project manager at Landscape Renovations. Does your yard mimic a Minnesota prairie? Think about decorative boulders and unfinished, rustic materials. “With the green movement there’s a lot of interest in native-type plantings,” Frampton says. Homeowners who are creating outdoor “rooms” with grills, running water, bars, and fireplaces, often choose to extend their decor outside, carrying colors, textures and tiles from the indoors to the outdoors. After the hardscape material is selected, find plants with contrasting colors
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Liz Kohman Hardscapes haven’t been immune to the environmentallyaware green movement that has touched almost every aspect of our lives. As hardscapes have grown in popularity, both manufacturers and consumers have looked for ways to make sure backyard upgrades aren’t harming the environment. One of the biggest issues associated with hardscapes is managing runoff water. In general, adding more hard surfaces to landscapes means creating more runoff water. Left unchecked, water from rain showers or even misplaced sprinklers can flow off a hardscape into the nearest sewer and into our rivers and lakes. All of this excess water is creating problems for rivers and lakes, as it can bring pesticides, silt, and other problems with it. “The environmental solutions are coming a long way, and I think we need to look at them because our lakes are getting dirtier all the time,” says Tim Oberg, general manager at Rush Lake Gardens in Inver Grove Heights. “More and more people are starting to look at going the green route.”
The green goods give it softness. The hardscapes give it a feeling of permanence. A well-placed retaining wall can redirect stormwater, says Dave Sonka, a landscape designer with Bever Landscaping and Design. It can also reduce or stop soil erosion that can silt up a nearby lake or stream, and it’ll make a sloping yard easier to maintain in many cases. Permeable paving systems offer another solution for runoff water. The pavers, which allow water to seep between them into soil instead of a storm drain, can be used for patios or driveways. If you’re considering permeable paving, make sure you are hiring a knowledgeable landscape professional with past experience in
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this area. Check portfolios and references to see if their previous work has met with success. While controlling runoff water is key to creating an environmentally-friendly yard, other aspects to consider include materials, proximity and production. Minnesota GreenStar, a “building standard and certification program for both existing and new homes that promotes healthy, durable, high performance homes” offers checklists and guidelines for creating environmentally-friendly landscapes at www.mngreenstar.org. Here are a few basic elements to consider: Materials: Some cement products are made with recycled materials or byproducts from other industries, including coal and iron. Composite decking made from recycled milk jugs has also become more prevalent in the past few years. Besides its positive impact on the environment, the decking is also very easy to maintain. Proximity: How far did the stone for your wall travel before it was constructed in your garden? Since stone, cement and other hardscape materials are heavy, transporting them means burning a lot of fuel, which has negative impacts on the environment. It’s important to think about where they’re coming from. Production: Did somebody have to dig up pristine prairies to get the decorative boulders for your prairie-like yard? Make sure that creating a beautiful backyard isn’t coming at a cost to the overall environment.
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them in massings that create award winning designs. Working with architects, he uses his native palette to extend a building’s sharp lines into the landscape and the informality of the native landscape up to the building. According to MNLA President Van Cooley, “Jim’s prairie plantings look wild enough to be sexy, but appear maintained and in control through his use of structured elements and clear edges. The results have been stunning. “Hagstrom’s native landscapes are so gorgeous, everyone wants one. His design talent has led to a revolution of the landscapes in the Midwest, and we are healthier for it,” Cooley said. For 30 years, Hagstrom has spoken passionately on environmental issues and challenged members of MNLA as well as the Minnesota chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MASLA) with ideas. He created seminars with renowned speakers plus has presented dozens
of presentations himself to varied audiences in the Midwest over the last 20 years. The University of Minnesota hired Hagstrom to create and teach an ecological planting design course, where he trained young landscape architects. A past president of MASLA, Hagstrom also served on the MNLA Board of Directors and has been on the MNLA Environmental Concerns Committee for many years. He has won numerous design awards from MNLA which showcased the beauty of native plantings. His action and leadership helped to change opinions in the minds of production nurseries, his fellow landscape professionals, and the public. MNLA values his passion to design with ecology in mind, and his dedication to mentoring young and old landscape professionals to become better stewards.
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Rain gardens are simply gardens with depressions that are designed to catch rainwater runoff in your yard, growing plants that tolerate getting partially flooded on occasion. They provide beautiful landscaping and wildlife habitat. And, by soaking up rain where it falls, they slow stormwater runoff, help prevent erosion, and remove pollutants in the process. SHORELINES
Like a rain garden, properly planted shorelines can prevent or slow runoff into streams, rivers and lakes. In addition, using native plants on shorelines can help slow erosion. The chart on page 23 describes the benefits of shoreline plantings.
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rees are energy saving, property value enhancing, carbon sequestering, runoff collecting machines! The following statistics provide testament to just how important trees are for your home and community. “The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten roomsize air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.” —U.S. Department of Agriculture “Landscaping can reduce air conditioning costs by up to 50 percent, by shading the windows and walls of a home.” —American Public Power Association “If you plant a tree today on the west side of your home, in 5 years your energy bills should be 3% less. In 15 years the savings will be nearly 12%.” —Dr. E. Greg McPherson, Center for Urban Forest Research “A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000.” —Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers “In one study, 83% of realtors believe that mature trees have a “strong or moderate impact” on the salability of homes listed for under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, this perception increases to 98%.” —Arbor National Mortgage & American Forests “Landscaping, especially with trees, can increase property values as much as 20 percent.” —Management Information Services/ICMA
“One acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of oxygen. This is enough to meet the annual needs of 18 people.” —U.S. Department of Agriculture
“If you plant a tree today on the west side of your home, in 5 years your energy bills should be 3% less. In 15 years the savings will be nearly 12%.”
“There are about 60-to 200- million spaces along our city streets where trees could be planted. This translates to the potential to absorb 33 million more tons of CO2 every year, and saving $4 billion in energy costs.” —National Wildlife Federation “The planting of trees means improved water quality, resulting in less runoff and erosion. This allows more recharging of the groundwater supply. Wooded areas help prevent the transport of sediment and chemicals into streams.” —USDA Forest Service To learn more, see www.arborday.org.
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My favorite tree is the ‘Princeton’ elm tree. This tree is a fast growing tree with very good structure. Hopefully our city arborists start to plant these on the boulevards to replace the once magnificent elm tree, which lined streets back in the 1960s and 1970s when gas was 18 cents per gallon. Do you remember those great days? Photo courtesy Nancy Rose
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he Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) is proud to present the award recipients in the 2009 Landscape Awards program. The purpose of the MNLA Landscape Awards program is to bring recognition to outstanding examples of landscape design, landscape installation, and landscape management. These award winners showcase professional excellence and encourage greater public awareness of the aesthetic and environmental benefits of landscaping. For additional photos of award-winning projects, visit www.GardenMinnesota.com.
CATEGORY: Sustainable Environments Design NAME: Dale Gustafson COMPANY NAME: Gustafson Design
CATEGORY: Residential Full Yard Management NAME: Deb Smith COMPANY NAME: Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens
CATEGORY: Residential Rear Yard Installation NAME: Dan Shimon COMPANY NAME: Willow River Tree Farm & Landscaping
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CATEGORY: Specialty Projects Installation NAME: John Feigal COMPANY NAME: Green Acres Sprinkler Co
CATEGORY: Residential Rear Yard Design NAME: Tyler Grissman COMPANY NAME: Phillips Garden
CATEGORY: Sustainable Environments Design NAME: Jim Hagstrom COMPANY NAME: Savanna Designs
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CATEGORY: Residential Rear Yard Design NAME: Eric Baldus COMPANY NAME: Terravista Landscape and Design
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CATEGORY: Residential Front Yard Design NAME: Lori McCabe COMPANY NAME: Johnson Creek Landscaping
CATEGORY: Residential Rear Yard Installation NAME: Randy Nyeggen COMPANY NAME: Environmental Landscape Management, Inc.
CATEGORY: Residential Full Yard Design NAME: Christopher Ochs COMPANY NAME: Windsor Companies
CATEGORY: Commercial Management NAME: Terry Holumn COMPANY NAME: Landscape Concepts Management, Inc.
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CATEGORY: Residential Full Yard Design NAME: Dee Larson COMPANY NAME: Winco Landscape & Design
CATEGORY: Residential Rear Yard Installation NAME: Rob Morse COMPANY NAME: Landscape Renovations
CATEGORY: Residential Full Yard Management NAME: Sarah Hartung COMPANY NAME: Landscape Renovations
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CATEGORY: Specialty Projects Design NAME: Scott Buerkley COMPANY NAME: Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage Creations
CATEGORY: Residential Full Yard Design NAME: David Sonka COMPANY NAME: Bever Landscaping
CATEGORY: Residential Full Yard Design NAME: Alyson Landmark COMPANY NAME: Outdoor Environments, Inc.
CATEGORY: Residential Rear Yard Design NAME: Tim Johnson COMPANY NAME: Southview Design
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CATEGORY: Residential Full Yard Design NAME: Steve Modrow COMPANY NAME: biota - A Landscape Design + Build Firm
CATEGORY: Residential Rear Yard Design NAME: Jack Dorcey COMPANY NAME: Bever Landscaping
CATEGORY: Specialty Projects Management NAME: Jim Walsh COMPANY NAME: Vineland Tree Care
CATEGORY: Specialty Projects Management NAME: Linda Kerker COMPANY NAME: Kerker, Inc
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Merit Awards CATEGORY: Residential Rear Yard Design NAME: Heather Grossmann COMPANY NAME: Mom’s Landscaping & Design LLC
CATEGORY: Residential Rear Yard Design NAME: Meg Arnosti & Dan Gleeson COMPANY NAME: Windsor Companies
CATEGORY: Residential Full Yard Management NAME: Julie King COMPANY NAME: Sage Landscape Design
CATEGORY: Residential Full Yard Design NAME: James Sweeney COMPANY NAME: Mom’s Landscaping & Design LLC
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Buy plants from reputable sources. Minnesota state law requires that all plants sold as nursery stock in the state must be inspected or certified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Beware of door–to-door sales people selling trees or perennials dug from the wild. Install a rain sensor with your new lawn sprinkler system. Minnesota state law requires all newly-installed automatically operated landscape irrigation systems to include technology that inhibits or interrupts operation of the landscape irrigation system during periods of sufficient moisture. A “rain sensor” will pay for itself in water savings. Buy phosphorus-free fertilizer or hire a landscape management company that applies phosphorus-free fertilizer. Minnesota state law prohibits the application of fertilizer containing phosphorus
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Your lawn sprinkler or landscape lighting contractor must have a Technology System Contractor license. Minnesota state law requires that companies who install low voltage wiring as part of an irrigation system or landscape lighting system hold a Technology System Contractor license and that each company must have a licensed Power Limited Technician on staff. Licensed contractors have been properly trained to install irrigation and landscape lighting to help ensure efficiency and correct operation.
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Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies Contact: Customer Service Telephone: 763-754-9491 Email: andover@hedbergaggregates.com Website: www.hedbergrocks.com 13535 Grouse Street NW, Andover, MN 55304 Hedberg is your source for natural stone, landscape hardgoods, pond kits, raingarden and water gardening supplies. Locations: Plymouth, Farmington, Stillwater & Andover. Free DIY seminars. See our ad on page 6 Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens Contact: Heidi Heiland Telephone: 612-366-7766 Email: Heidi@BloomOnMN.com Website: BloomOnMN.com A premier landscape gardening firm to design, implement and manage your entire outdoor environment imaginings. Thirty years of residential and commercial understanding at “being green”. See our ad on page 14 Interlock Concrete Products Contact: Mike Simons Telephone: 952-492-3636 Email: sales@interlock-concrete.com Website: www.interlock-concrete.com 3535 Bluff Drive, Jordan, MN 55352-8302 Move in outside. Local manufacturer of everything you’ll need for your next move. Patio stones and tiles, fireplaces, water features, retaining walls, manufactured stone. www.interlock-concrete.com See our ad on page 25 L & R Suburban Landscaping, Inc. Contact: Layla Cemenski Telephone: 952-935-0389 Email: layla@lrsuburbanlandscaping.com Website: www.lrsuburbanlandscaping.com 11421 W 47th Street, Minnetonka, MN 55343 We specialize in full service design & installation for new construction or renovation, residential & commerical. Creating lifestyles that reflect your essence. See our ad on page 7
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Landmark Landscape Designs, Inc. Contact: Mark Awbrey
Telephone: 651-460-6098 Website: landmarklandscapedesigns.com Our Mission: “Landmark strives to maintain the highest standards of ethical service while delivering an affordable, high quality, well installed, and well designed product” See our ad on page 25 Landscape Renovations, Inc. Contact: Mary Frampton Telephone: 651-769-0010 Email: mframpton@landscaperenovations.com Website: www.landscaperenovations.com Landscape Renovations – The knowledge and skills to make any design and installation a WORK OF ART with satisfied clients. See our ad on page 25 Lawn King, Inc. Contact: David & Wayne Remer Telephone: 763-420-2909 Email: info@lawnkingnursery.com Website: www.lawnkingnursery.com 7555 Co. Rd. 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 Family owned, 2nd generation garden center. Quality trees & shrubs. Unique perennials. Excellent selection of natural stone, bulk rock, dirt & mulch. Garden decor/gifts. See our ad on page 28 Linder’s Greenhouses, Garden Center, Landscaping and Flower Marts Contact: Ivan Izzo Telephone: 651-488-1927 Email: linders@linders.com Website: www.linders.com 270 West Larpenteur Ave, St. Paul, MN 55113 Linder’s third generation business since 1910, consists of a Garden Center, Seasonal Flower Marts and Landscaping. Linder’s Landscaping has successfully delivered yard transformations through out the Twin Cities. See our ad on page 5 Lone Oak / Copy Right Contact: Bob Olson Telephone: 651-789-1137 Email: bolson@loneoakmn.com Website: www.loneoakmn.com One Source - 4C, 2C printing, full color, high speed digital print/copying. Complete mailing services, data processing, lettershop. Large graphics, banners, posters, signs. Fulfillment services. See our ad on page 28 Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery Contact: Mindy Telephone: 763-420-4400 Email: mindy@lyndegreenhouse.com Website: www.lyndegreenhouse.com 9293 Pineview Ln, Maple Grove, MN 55369 Garden Center - Landscape Services - Wholesale Grower. Over 100 years of quality plants & service. Book your landscape project by April 1st and save 10%! See our ad on page 4 Masterpiece Landscaping Contact: Chris Ray Telephone: 952-933-5777 Email: chris@masterpiecelandscape.com Website: www.masterpiecelandscape.com 14624 Woodhill Terrace,Minnetonka, MN 55343 Masterpiece Landscaping is a design and installation company focused on artistic expression, serving the practical needs of all types of outdoor space. See our ad on page 36 Meehan Brothers Landscape Nurseries Contact: Timothy S. Meehan Telephone: 651-257-4340 Email: vs_meehan@hotmail.com 18941 Lake Boulevard, Shafer, MN 55074 Started in 1935 by two brothers. The tradition of providing quality landscape plant material and selected services continues today with the 2nd generation of nurserymen. See our ad on page 28 Mickman Brothers, Inc. Contact: John Mickman Telephone: 763-413-8260 Email: John@Mickman.com Website: www.mickman.com 14630 Highway 65, Ham Lake, MN 55304 Beautiful plants grown in our own greenhouses assures quality, value and freshness. Visit our family owned Garden Center and experience true ‘northern hospitality’. See our ad on page 2 Minnesota Valley Garden Center Contact: Barb Root Telephone: 952-445-9160 Email: barbr@minnesotavalley.com Website: www.minnesotavalley.com 3232 West 150th Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 Home grown trees for over 40 years. All sizes—potted, Balled & Burlap, large spade sizes up to 7”, plus a full service garden center. See our ad on page 28
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MoonGate Garden Design Contact: Andrew Hovland Telephone: 651-335-8655 Email: hortsforhire@moongategardendesign.com Constructing unique garden environments utilizing native and ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennials; natural stone paths, patios, and garden walls, small water features, and outdoor structures. See our ad on page 28 Nature’s Best Landscapes Inc. Contact: Brian Ferrell Telephone: 952-239-0489 Email: info@naturesbestlandscapes.com Website: naturesbestlandscapes.com Nature’s Best Landscapes—creating personal outdoor living spaces for you and yours one yard at a time naturally! See our ad on page 28 Noble Landscape & Garden Center Contact: Jim Preston Telephone: 763-862-7218 Email: jimp@noblelandscaping.com Website: noblelandscaping.com 2456 125th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 Combining an Arboretum Adventure and Selection of a Destination Garden Center. Where people who love gardening or like “What’s New” can Plan to be Inspired. See our ad on page 18
Peter Doran Lawn and Landscaping Contact: Peter Doran Telephone: 763-315-0052 Email: Info@peterdoranlawn.com Website: www.peterdoranlawn.com 3601 85th Ave N, Suite C, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Peter Doran Lawn and Landscaping is a full service lawn care maintenance, landscape design / landscape installation and snow removal contractor for residential and commercial clients. See our ad on page 28 Prairie Restorations, Inc. Contact: Bobbi Voss Telephone: 651-277-7505 Email: bvoss@prairieresto.com Website: www.prairieresto.com Native landscaping company using native wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs. Restoring and managing shorelines, wetlands, woodlands, and prairies to native plant communities. Retail locations in Scandia and Princeton. See our ad on page 28 Pride and Joy Landscape Contact: Peter
Otten Bros. Nursery & Landscaping
Telephone: 612-730-5717 Website: www.prideandjoylandscaping.com “Our Pride - Your Joy” Complete Design & Installation, Virtual Design, Low Impact on Lawns, Walls, Patios, Walkways, Water Features, Mulching/Rocking, Plantings, Shrub Maintenance, Paver Sealing, Free Estimates. See our ad on page 28
Telephone: 952-473-5425 Email: email@ottenbros.com Website: www.ottenbros.com 2350 W. Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake, MN 55356 Full service Garden, Gift, Landscaping Center. Trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, pottery, fountains, bird, landscaping & bulk mulches. Design/Build Landscaping Department. In business since 1953. See our ad on page 13
Redi Bilt Sheds Contact: Terry Savoie Telephone: 763-559-9006 Email: terry@buyashed.com Website: www.buyashed.com Visually attractive, well built shed solutions with many customizing options, available in kits or built for you, on the spot (usually in one day). See our ad on page 29
Out Back Nursery, Inc. Contact: Tom Tennant Telephone: 651-438-2771 Email: Tom@outbacknursery.com Website: www.outbacknursery.com 15280 110th St. S., Hastings, MN 55033 The largest selection of Native Trees, Shrubs & Perennials in the area. Awardwinning, Full Service Landscaping. “Where Ecology & Horticulture Unite” See our ad on page 28
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R. S. Contracting & Landscaping, Inc. Contact: Russ Schmid Telephone: 952-443-2939 Email: russ@rscontracting.biz Website: www.rscontracting.biz 60 East 8th Street, Suite A, Waconia, MN 55387 R. S. Contracting & Landscaping, Inc. is a landscape design/build company that specializes in landscaping, retaining walls and lawn and ground maintenance in residential and commercial areas. See our ad on page 23
ADVERTISER DIRECTORY Sarah’s Cottage Creations Contact: Sarah Buerkley Telephone: 651-261-6409 Email: Sarah@SarahsCottageCreations.com Website: www.SarahsCottageCreations.com We are the landscapers/gardeners you are looking for! 30 years of combined experience in design, new construction and landscape renovations. This is our passion! See our ad on page 29 Sculptured Earth Contact: Josh Kiecker Telephone: 763-354-0517 Email: josh@sculpturedearth.net Website: www.sculpturedearth.net Sculptured Earth provides a full design / build landscaping service for clients, and maintains a creative design process and the highest quality installation available. See our ad on page 37 Southview Design Contact: Tony Fratzke Telephone: 651-455-8238 Email: tfratzke@southviewdesign.com Website: www.southviewdesign.com Southview Design will lead you through a design experience that will excite you to build outdoor spaces. View our portfolio at www.southviewdesign.com. See our ad on page 35 Stone Creations Landscaping and Design, Inc. Contact: Jeff Nute Telephone: 612-735-3336 Email: stonecreations@visi.com Website: stonecreationslandscaping.com We are a design/build company that loves to amaze our clients with sincere customer service that demonstrates great quality and value. Let Us Amaze You! See our ad on page 29 Sunnyside Gardens Contact: Mike Hurley Telephone: 612-926-2654 Email: sunnyside-gardens@msn.com Website: sunnysidegarden.com 3723 W 44th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410 Sunnyside Gardens is a full service garden center providing a great selection of Annual/Perennial flowers, Pottery, Shrubs and Evergreens. We also offer a landscaping design and build department. See our ad on page 30 Superior Lawn & Landscape Contact: Craig Frick Telephone: 952-442-1215 Email: craigafrick@comcast.net Website: www.superiorlawn.com We specialize in designing/installing intimate outdoor living spaces including paver/ flagstone patios, retaining walls, water features, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, trees/ shrubs/perennials and evergreens. See our ad on page 30
Tonkadale Greenhouse Telephone: 952-938-6480 Email: tonkadale@aol.com Website: www.tonkadale.com 3739 Tonkawood, Minnetonka, MN 55345 Tonkadale Greenhouse is open all year. We grow our own annuals, perennials and roses. We specialize in indoor and outdoor decorating for all seasons. See our ad on page 22 University of Wisconsin - River Falls Contact: Terry Ferriss Telephone: 715-425-3345 Email: terry.l.ferriss@uwrf.edu Website: www.uwrf.edu/pes/ 410 S. Third St., River Falls, WI 54022 Our BS-Degree in Horticulture prepares students for a dynamic career in horticulture including environmental landscaping, public gardens, garden centers, turf, and sustainable greenhouse /nursery / fruit and vegetable production. See our ad on page 29 Wagner Greenhouses, Inc. Contact: Nola Wagner Telephone: 612-922-1262 Email: nolaw@wagnergreenhouses.com Website: www.wagners.biz 6024 Penn Ave So, Mpls, MN 55419 For over 100 years, Wagners has been serving the customer with quality horticultural products. We strive for exceptional customer service and offer new introductions each year. See our ad on page 10 Waldoch Farm Garden Center Contact: Mary Joyer Telephone: 651-780-1207 Email: Mary@waldochfarm.com Website: Waldochfarm.com 8174 Lake Dr. Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Our Garden Center carries new and unique varieties of annuals, perennials & shrubs, as well as our old favorites. Be inspired by our creative mixed containers. See our ad on page 29 Yellow Brick Road Pavers & Landscapers L.L.C Contact: Kevin Brandt Telephone: 763-315-9090 Website: www.PaverInstaller.com We are an established quality-oriented company whose main goal is customer satisfaction. Experience why our work is featured in so many magazines and brochures. See our ad on page 29
Tangletown Gardens Contact: Scott Endres or Dean Engelmann Telephone: 612-822-4769 Email: info@tangletowngardens.com Website: tangletowngardens.com 5353 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419 Small space, endless spaces, new or old, Tangletown will help achieve the garden of your dreams. Between Tangletown’s creativity and your vision, anything is possible. See our ad on page 29 Terra Forma Design Contact: Craig Trenary Telephone: 952-224-5000 Email: info@terraformadesign.net Website: www.terraformadesign.net With 15 years of experience and located in the SW metro, Terra Forma Design has the skill and expertise to handle any landscape project. See our ad on page 13 and 29 The Lawn Ranger, Inc. Contact: Joe Unger Telephone: 952-937-6076 Email: info@lawnrangermn.com Website: www.lawnrangermn.com Lawn Ranger Outdoor Services provides excellence in Landscaping; Snow & Ice Management; Irrigation; Grounds Maintenance; Fertilization & Weed Control, Tree & Shrub Care; and Holiday Décor. See our ad on page 31 The Mandinec Group Landscaping Inc. Contact: Curt Mandinec Telephone: 952-226-1813 Email: mandinecgroup@integra.net Website: www.mandinecgroup.com Providing landscape design and maintenance for commercial and residential customers. We offer cost effective services, unique designs and creative solutions to enhance each client’s property. See our ad on page 19 The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center Contact: Kelly Lorenz Telephone: 952-361-9954 Email: KellyL@TheMustardSeedInc.com Website: www.TheMustardSeedInc.com 6055 Hwy 212, Chaska, MN 55318 The Mustard Seed is rooted in integrity and founded on faith in Christ. We combine ideas, products and services, expertly crafted, into unique landscapes that grow and enhance your lifestyle and property! See our ad on page 15
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