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The Integrated Landscape: How Great Design Can Unify Your Living Space

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Green Industry Careers

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nifying a home with the surrounding landscape can transform an anonymous, undefined space into a harmonious environment - one that looks and feels purposeful, has a clear identity, and is easy to understand and navigate. In an integrated landscape, the simple act of walking to the front door can provide a vibrant sense of pleasure and enjoyment. According to a sampling of well-respected local landscape architects and designers, there are a few common mistakes when it comes to landscape design – lack of a cohesive vision and plan, fear of repetition, garden styles that don’t relate to the house, and a reluctance to think big. Blending your home and landscape into an integrated whole can be accomplished by following a few simple principles.

The Vision and Plan If you approach the design process in a piecemeal fashion, it will look that way. It’s best to create the design for the entire yard and then install in phases so every section of the landscape works as part of the whole, and there is a relationship between each area. ⎯ Karen Filloon, Southview Design Steve Modrow of biota – a Design + Build Firm says, “The most important thing is the plan. People are often stuck with preconceived ideas of what the landscape needs to be. We can look back at architectural styles and bring a fresh perspective. Try not to create a theme garden – make it livable. Make sure it blends to some extent with the neighborhood. Complement and enhance what is there.” As with any successful project, the plan establishes the desired outcome and influences the approach. A well-designed landscape that integrates and reflects the architectural proportions and style of your home, your personality and values, and accommodates the needs of your family will return your investment in time and money many times over.

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“Having a professional help with your design, someone who has experience working with color and space, who can be a great

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shape of the house. Is the house vertically oriented, horizontally oriented, or square? Are the windows tall and narrow, or diminutive in size? Is the roof steeply pitched, broad with shallow pitches, or flat?

Top: This patio echos the character of the house’s stonework. Bottom: Note the transition in the landscape from roof to ground.

sounding board and help you think creatively outside-of-thebox is well worth the investment,” says Meg Arnosti of Windsor Companies. “This can even be on an hourly basis.”

Proportion and Scale If you design with the architecture in mind, particularly in terms of proportions, the landscape will have a familiar feeling, and reflect what you see when you look at the house.

Some designers start by identifying prominent points and edges (corners, doors, windows, and other distinct features) and use these points to create a grid within which they establish new garden spaces. For foundation beds, for instance, landscape architect Meg Arnosti suggests standing in your yard, As you follow the roofline down, the looking at the roofline, arrow points to the edge of an ideallyand following that line sized foundation bed. diagonally from the roof to the ground. This creates a right angle and indicates the size your foundation beds should be, allowing enough room to create a visual transition between the height of the architecture and flat plane of the landscape. Finally, the mass and volume of the plants you select should relate to the mass and volume of the house or other architectural elements in your design. Landscape designer Craig Trenary of Terra Forma Design remarks that homeowners often underestimate the ultimate size of plants at maturity, while in some cases plantings are too diminutive in relation to the scale of the house. “I wish more people would be bold enough to purchase a large quantity of one type of plant rather than a lot of individual

⎯ Ed Burke, Phillips Garden

Your home is the center of your landscape, and can provide valuable guidelines when determining the proportions, shapes, materials, and style of your design. Outdoor spaces can be thought of as similar to indoor spaces. And like your home, which began as one large space and was eventually sub-divided into rooms separated by walls and connected by passageways, each with a defined purpose, your landscape offers the same opportunity to create areas that are specific to your needs and uses. This concept is an important starting point when designing garden spaces that feel like rooms and offer privacy, security, and comfort. The first important principle in this integrated design approach is that garden rooms and spaces should echo and complement the rooms in your home. Base the size and proportion of your new landscaped areas (patio, terrace, deck, pergola, paths, and garden beds) on the architectural proportions of your house. To determine what these proportions are, look at the height and width of windows and doors, the roofline, and overall height of and GardenMinnesota.com

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the integrated landscape plants,” says Arnosti. “This makes a much bigger statement and you need to make a big statement outdoors.” Using the architecture as a source of information when laying out garden spaces will establish a visual connection between your home and the landscape, create a sense of permanence and balance, and help anchor your home to the site.

Outdoor Spaces The most important investment any homeowner can make is creating a place to be in the garden…a place where you want to sit down, relax, observe, and enjoy. ⎯

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Garden rooms are intentional “additions” to your existing home. Extending the visual framework of your house out into the garden creates a feeling and experience of interconnection and cohesiveness. In small yards, this approach can have a significant impact and create an overall perception of spaciousness while in larger landscapes the addition of clearly delineated areas can provide a greater sense of intimacy. Creating outdoor rooms with style and function that echo your inside rooms begins with a simple assessment – how do you like to spend your time? Which rooms in your house get the most use and why? According to Jim Sweeney of Mom’s Landscaping &

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Well-designed outdoor rooms can seamlessly extend living space from inside to outside.

Design, the size and proportion of outdoor rooms should relate to the types of activities therein. He suggests that when designing and installing a patio, lay out the patio furniture in order to determine what the proportions of the patio should actually be – you may be surprised at the results. Karen Filloon encourages her clients to think carefully about how they want to use their new garden spaces, making sure that the size of the patio or deck matches their needs, and extends the living space from inside to outside effectively. This means the space is adequately sized, relates visually to the house, and is easy to navigate. It is important to think about and create the same level of privacy and intimacy in outdoor spaces that you experience indoors.

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the integrated landscape People often feel a bit more exposed outside, especially in the front yard notes landscape architect Steve Modrow. He suggests adding low plantings or walls to create a sense of enclosure without putting up a barrier. Alyson Landmark of Outdoor Environments Inc. has found that providing “body-sized” spaces for people to be in using walls, fences, or hedges to enclose and surround those spaces encourages regular and frequent use.

Defining Style Look at which details on the home are the strongest. Sometimes they are small in scale but worth repeating. Keep it simple – pick one or two things and don’t try to mimic the entire house. ⎯ Karen Filloon Garden style is as individual as the way we decorate and furnish our homes. Much like other genres of design, there are styles that stand the test of time and trends that vanish after one season. As landscape design and installation typically requires a financial investment, it’s best to select an approach that relates to the architecture of your house, and furnishings that echo the style and color palette found inside your home. This is especially true for the hardscape portion of your design as it is seen year-round. When Carolin Dittman of Verbena Landscaping and Design first meets with clients, she tries to identify the emotional response they have to their home and landscape and use that as a

Materials and angles in this landscape reflect those of the house.

starting point. Nichole Koustrup of Linder’s likes to identify the architectural details that appeal to her clients. What are the most distinctive characteristics of your home? Does the architecture reflect a time-period that you can use to set the tone and approach of your design? If your home lacks a distinct style or is a synthesis of styles – you can choose specific details that are pleasing, or that may relate to an architectural period. Look to the style of décor you already have for clues, and to materials used in construction. Allow your home to set the design parameters, keep it simple, and stick to the guidelines. Remember – a few bold well-executed moves make a much stronger statement when it comes to the outof-doors.

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of your house into the landscape, and give you plenty of room to entertain without impeding the flow of traffic. Relating the hardscape materials and design you choose to the materials and proportions of your house will promote a feeling of harmony, and connect your home to the surrounding landscape. Professionals suggest limiting your palette, and avoiding the use of more than two or three different materials. If an enclosure extends directly from your house, it is even more important to select materials that blend seamlessly with your home’s materials. Loomis urges her clients not to settle for hardscape material that they don’t love. “Factor it into the budget from the beginning and add plants later if need be. It is difficult to change hardscape materials later and likely that you never will.”

Looking In, Looking Out I wish more people would pay attention to spatial layout and less attention to materials. If you get the space right and get the best professionals to help you do this, the materials you use will matter less.

Bottom: The hardscapes seem to flow from the house as if everything was built at the same time.

Features Scale is very important – [the design] needs to be reflective of both the house and the property, and in relation to vantage points. ⎯ Wendy Loomis, Buell’s Landscape Center Many of the structural elements in your landscape can echo the architecture of your home, beginning with the entry and extending throughout. For example, the shape of a window or archway can be incorporated into a patio or arbor. An interesting roofline can be translated to elevation changes in a fence or wall, and columns in the front entry can be re-created when building a pergola – the possibilities are endless, and once you start looking, the process of identifying meaningful elements and transposing them to your landscape design is a lot of fun!

Blending indoor and outdoor spaces, and tying them together by echoing and repeating colors, textures, patterns, shapes and forms in both directions will help unify your home and the landscape. For some homeowners and designers, this might involve fashioning a personal stamp or signature modeled after an element on the house - a symbol, emblem, or motif that can be repeated throughout. Repetition of elements creates rhythm and visual interest throughout your garden space and a sense of wholeness, or completeness. The design work of Ed Burke, Phillips Garden, is heavily influenced by Japanese gardens. Rooms in Japanese homes often have intimate, close-up views of the garden, thus garden spaces become part of the home interior. Burke describes garden spaces outside of windows as “…features of the interior spaces just as drapes and furnishings are, although they change with the seasons and over time.” Landmark suggests considering the outdoor environment as a design element related to the interior space. Photo courtesy of Phillips Garden

Top: The detail on this overhang was incorporated into the arbor.

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When thinking about and designing specific hardscape features, there are a few rules-of-thumb worth mentioning. First and foremost, pathways and walkways should be at least four feet wide. This allows two people to walk together side by side, and means the width of the path is more likely to be in proportion to the home. Ample width also creates a feeling of spaciousness and generosity. Terraces and low decks designed for outdoor eating and relaxing should follow the dimensions of the first floor of your house. The minimum width of the terrace should be equal to the height of the first story. Narrower than this and the terrace becomes a path. Proper scale, in this instance, will visually extend the framework 10

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Unique plantings frame the house as the steps and path reflect the elevation changes and movement of the house’s architecture.

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“Every interior space offers opportunity to connect to or participate in the landscape: a tree at the end of a long vista, a glimpse through a window to a small courtyard. Imagine creating frames for the landscape that bring together nature and the building, thus your “home” extends beyond the framework of your house.”

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personalized landscape. Following a few core design principles can have a profound effect on the appearance, experience, and perception of your home landscape. So, always maintain awareness of the relationship between the indoors and outdoors. And, using available resources and the services of professionals, develop an overall plan that takes clues from the existing architecture and interior design of your home. Establish spatial relationships that are proportional, and meld the texture and feel of materials you choose with those used in the construction of your house. The result: a landscape that is integrated, functional and personalized - inside and out.

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hen shopping for annuals and perennials, garden center customers come with firm ideas of the sort of color they want to feature in their pots and gardens. More often than not, the color they’re looking for is floral color – the crisp white of the verbena bloom, the clear lemon yellow of that daylily flower, or the salmon pink of that fall-blooming mum. It’s always amazing when people fail to look beyond flowers for color, especially considering that some of the garden’s most interesting and intriguing color can be found in a plant’s foliage and fall coloration. Just think: if you were to visit your garden center on June 1st and fill your cart with plants that were abloom at that time without considering how those plants would look when they’re through blooming, your gardens might appear pretty dreary come August or September. In other words, take into consideration the appearance of your purchase at all moments of the season. If all you see in an annual or perennial is floral color, you’re missing a bet. For example, the lupine certainly is stunning in June when its stately spikes of blue or red or yellow clamor for attention. Come September, though, all that’s left of our star perennial is a rather forlorn-looking clump of foliage. On the other hand, consider ornamental grasses, which can be grown for their foliage alone, but really shine when it comes time for them to bloom or exhibit fall color. That’s a whole other part of their beauty, one that visibly extends the garden’s season of interest. We’ve always planted certain shrubs for their dazzling displays of fall color – sumac, burning bush, certain viburnums and spireas – why not consider perennials in the same light? Want further examples? Forever, astilbes have been grown for their soft plumes of pastel color, paying scant attention to their foliage. Now then, behold astilbe Color Flash® for a dramatic foliar effect. Its leaves begin the season a vibrant green, changing to a reddish burgundy midseason before maturing to a pleasing blend of salmon, rose and orange. The spot given up to Color Flash® is transformed from one season to the next and you haven’t even had to lift a finger. Epimediums are all too seldom used hereabouts, but are mighty rewarding across the season. Small, curiously-shaped pastel-colored flowers grace 8-12-inch tall plants in April – May. With cool fall days, a whole other season of interest unfolds as the delicate epimedium foliage turns a pinky russet, giving us cause to linger in the garden well into early winter, to marvel at this subtle but charming presence. The hardy geranium, G. wlassovianum is captivating enough in June–August when it is awash in dusky purple bloom. By the

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time fall rolls around you’ve perhaps forgotten all about this plant, but one day in October from afar you’ll spot something a brilliant shade of salmon maroon. This little geranium is a striking and noteworthy garden bonus enticing us into the garden one last time before winter sets in. A few other common perennials that change from their summer greens to a soft lemony yellow might include balloon flower, Siberian iris, Solomon’s seal, dwarf goatsbeard, and certain varieties of hosta and daylily. The gardener doesn’t want to be too quick to cut these down in the fall. Be on the lookout for plants that are good–looking whether in or out of bloom, whose leaves are interesting in themselves. Of course hostas, peonies, sedums, Russian sage and daylilies come to mind. Then there are those perennials where it doesn’t matter if they bloom or not, as their leaves are such a presence, either in their form or their color. Plants chosen for their foliage can act as foils for the showier, blooming perennials we crave. Foliage can serve as an anchor, establishing a harmony, a balance. A garden wants some quiet–colored plants to moderate the circus of floral color; the eye requires a bit of a respite from bold splashes of color in order to comprehend the garden design. A frequent comment from garden center customers is: “My garden is lacking in color in July – what can you recommend?” Look beyond flower color alone, an aspect of perennials that can often be fleeting anyway. Don’t shy away from plants that are grown for their foliage over flowers. To get you thinking in the right direction, how about a few examples? Some of these moderators might be considered as ground covers. Unless you have so filled your garden that you’re unable to see

perennials any ground you’ll have space to spare betwixt and between. Little low plants come in handy for tucking around, adding another layer to the garden. The delicate, bright green leaves of the carpeter, sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) makes an excellent foil for a variety of more colorful perennials. A mat of woodruff, only 4” tall, proves a clear contrast in texture to the fall – blooming Japanese anemone, or camouflages the bare base of a patch of monkshood (Aconitum). Woodruff greens up in early spring, so is a season – long presence. These little fillers add so much to the essence of the garden without taking up a lot of space – a real bonus. European ginger (Asarum europaeum), in contrast to the lacy woodruff, is noted for rounded, dark green, glossy, leathery leaves in a tight 4” tall slowly spreading mound. This is one of the deepest greens in the garden, an excellent mate for the soft greens of ferns or the silvery foliage of brunnera. Those foliar contrasts are memorable. The diminutive ginger doesn’t take up much room but its importance in the garden is all out of proportion with its size. Its glossy leaves add a zest and a depth to the garden plot and by repeating it through the garden can bring a continuity. One silver – leafed plant you shouldn’t be without is lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina). Like woodruff and ginger, this 6-inch tall perennial spreads gently to form a dense groundcover. A touch of silver in the garden is useful in imparting restfulness, in jazzing up a shady nook, and in moderating the often harsh aspects of pure color presented by phlox or bellflowers or bee balm, for example. Stachys is a little workhorse that brings emphasis to its spot in the garden, enlightening and strengthening surrounding colors. Nature paints drama in white – think of snow capped mountains or dense, puffy clouds against a pristine sky, shimmering surf pounding on shore, or silvery, almost blinding, moonlight highlighting the outlines in a blackened landscape. You can affect the same kind of beauty using white or silver in the garden. More and more, gardeners hereabouts are coming to appreciate the usefulness of ornamental grasses in the garden. Their color is always subtle (although the frothy plumes of miscanthus, when backlit, offer a dashing, dazzling, luminous bolt of color), but

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that fact doesn’t in any way diminish their value. Truth to tell, grasses are appreciated as much for their sense of movement and their silhouette, which is so unlike that of any other perennial in the garden, as for their gentle color. Several grasses, however, do merit attention as we’re discussing alternatives to floral color. A standout is the newish little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) introduced by the University of Minnesota. Blue Heaven™ is its name, and from a garden standpoint, is superior to the species in form and color.

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ontrolling stormwater runoff is a major issue for municipalities and citizens concerned about water pollution. Landscape professionals and local manufacturers are responding to this challenge with an update on a centuries-old practice – permeable pavement systems. Permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) is comprised of a layer of concrete pavers separated by joints filled with small stones (see close-up of pavers on page 19). Water enters joints between the solid concrete pavers and flows through an “open-graded” base, i.e. crushed stone layers with no small or fine particles. The void spaces among the crushed stones store water and infiltrate it back into the soil subgrade. According to the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, the stones in the joints provide 100 percent surface permeability and the base filters stormwater and reduces pollutants. If you are considering installing a PICP driveway or parking lot, it is critically important to check references. Be sure your designer and contractor have installed 18

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systems before. A new national certification program for PICPs is coming online now. Until this program is widely offered, use ICPI Level I Paver Certification as a base criteria in choosing a contractor. ICPI certified professionals can be found at GardenMinnesota.com or www.ICPI. org. Remember: The bricks themselves are only one component. Proper design and engineering is critical, especially as it relates to the sub-surface. (See figure at right for an example of what a typical base should include.) Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements are eligible for LEED® credits under the U.S. and Canadian Green Building Councils (USGBC and CaGBC) guidelines. PICP can meet the LEED® credit requirements under Sustainable Sites. These requirements limit runoff and water pollution by managing stormwater. The pavements can reduce runoff-generating impervious cover and decrease the rate and quantity of runoff. PICP meets these credits through the filtering action of the base that reduces total suspended solids

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northern U.S., the United Kingdom and Germany speak to the durability of these pavement systems in cold climates, and their ability to accept snowplows and salts without paver damage.

When the sun and temperature are right, ice and snow on PICPs can melt and immediately soak into the pavement surface. Water does not collect on the surface and re-freeze. This reduces slipping hazards. Sand should not be used for foot or tire traction on PICP. Deicing salts can be used. After plowing, melting of any remaining snow can occur if the temperature rises above freezing. This will help eliminate ice from forming and reduce salt contamination in groundwater. Water in the base typically should drain within 24 hours. It’s unlikely that ice will form in the base within this time period should temperatures drop below freezing. If the water does freeze before draining, there is adequate space for the ice to expand within the open-graded base, thereby minimizing the risk of heaving. Should soil heaving occur, the pavement surface is flexible and should not be damaged from minor upward movement or from resettlement during a thaw.

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and phosphorous in runoff, as well as other pollutants. PICP can also reduce urban heat islands. This is accomplished through increased albedo (a measure of the solar energy reflected from a surface) or use of a pavement system with less than 50 percent imperviousness. PICP has substantially higher reflectivity than conventional asphalt pavement and can meet the requirement for less than 50 percent imperviousness. PICP typically meets the requirements for Conservation of Material and Resources, Recycled Content under the USGBC LEED for new construction where at least 20% of the building products should be manufactured within a radius of 500 miles (800 km) of the project. Most paving units are locally manufactured and delivered to projects within 500 miles (800 km). Local manufacturers such as Anchor Block, Borgert Products, Interlock, Rochester Concrete and Willow Creek all have developed excellent PICP products. Another brand popular with local distributors and landscape professionals is Belgard. Many projects throughout Canada, the GardenMinnesota.com

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(Acer rubrum) Red maple provides much of the fall color in northern and east central Minnesota every fall. The flowers and young samaras (whirlybird seeds) also have a red color in the spring. This tree grows well in moist, sandy soil and shouldn’t be planted in areas with alkaline soil. ‘Northwood’, a University of Minnesota introduction, is known for its attractive form and orange-red fall color. ‘Autumn Spire’ is another U of M introduction with a columnar form and deep red fall color. Northfire® was discovered in Brainerd, Minnesota, and has great fall color and good branch structure. Fall color of Northfire® Red Maple

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(Acer saccharum) This key component of Minnesota’s Big Woods prefers cool, moist, clayloam soil. Sugar maple is not salt-tolerant and won’t grow well on hot, south-facing slopes, especially with sandy soil. In the right growing conditions, this tree will have a beautiful green canopy all summer and spectacular fall color that can range from yellow to orange to red. Fall Fiesta® PP 11119, Green Mountain® and Majesty® have all been selected for their attractive summer foliage and stunning fall color.

Now that the devastating emerald ash borer (EAB) has been found in Minnesota and Wisconsin, home gardeners are looking for replacement trees. Fortunately, there are many species and cultivars available that are hardy, provide several seasons of beauty, and do not have serious pest problems. Hopefully, we will learn from our past mistakes, not overplant any one species, and problems from future invasive pests will be greatly reduced. It is important to choose a tree that will thrive in the soil and moisture conditions of the proposed planting site and also not have a mature size that is larger than the space available. Once these qualities are addressed, trees may be selected that have the form, foliage and landscape features that a home gardener desires. The trees listed here may be just right for your needs. For other alternatives, visit an expert at your neighborhood MNLA-member garden center. Unless otherwise noted, all photos in this article are courtesy of Harold Pellett, Landscape Plant Development Center

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(Catalpa speciosa) This tree is found growing in older neighborhoods in cities but is rarely planted today. This is primarily because of the long, cigar shaped pods that fall and create some extra cleanup. However, no other shade tree has large, beautiful, white flowers like catalpa and the tree will grow in poor soil and dry sites as well. Catalpas grow very large and should only be planted where they have room to grow.

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Ginkgo

(Ginkgo biloba) This tree had a worldwide distribution 7 million years ago, including North America. Geologic cataclysms wiped them out everywhere except for a few sheltered valleys in China. Plant explorers in the 1700s found the trees growing in Chinese monasteries and reintroduced the ginkgo into the U.S. and Europe. Ginkgo has unique fan shaped leaves, a symmetrical pyramidal form and beautiful yellow fall color. The tree is tolerant of air pollution and grows well in urban conditions as well as suburban back yards.

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good replacements for ash trees Thornless Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis) The old fashioned honeylocust found in city parks and older neighborhoods had large thorns and thousands of large brown pods. Nurseries now grow thornless and seedless selections of this tough tree. Thornless honeylocust has small compound leaves with small leaflets that provide filtered but not deep shade. This feature makes this tree one of the best for home gardeners who want to have a nice lawn or plant gardens under an attractive shade tree. In addition, the small leaflets mostly disappear in the fall after a few passes with a lawn mower and no raking is required. Skyline® and Imperial® are two selections that have performed very well at the the Minnesota

Landscape Arboretum. Sunburst® has bright yellow foliage in early summer that turns green as the leaves mature. Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica) This is a native tree whose coarse branching, large brown pods and large double compound leaves provide lots of character. Kentucky Coffee Tree has no serious insect or disease problems and grows well under city conditions. Small trees don’t look like much at the garden center because of the coarse branching, but patient gardeners will be rewarded with a beautiful specimen.

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state. A 10 to 15 mile circle from the confirmed findings includes only cities inside the 494/694 beltway. Most labeled products need to be reapplied annually and trees greater than 15” DBH (diameter breast height) should be treated by professional arborists. Find detailed information on insecticide recommendations from the University of Minnesota Extension Service on GardenMinnesota.com.

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good replacements for ash trees Oak species (Quercus sp.) Advances in growing oak trees in containers have eliminated the transplant shock and resulting slow growth that gave oak trees a bad reputation in the past. Most of our native oak trees as well as some new hybrid oaks are transplanted several times Fall color of Northern Pin Oak. and grown in 5, 10 or 20 gallon containers. When these trees are planted properly, provided with adequate water, and mulched, they will grow as fast as sugar maples, honeylocust or other quality shade trees. Swamp white oak (Q. bicolor) tolerates heavy clay soil and is one of the fastest growers. Red oak (Q. rubra) or northern pin oak (Q. ellipsoidalis) also grow well and have beautiful red fall color. Bur oak (Q. macrocarpa) and white oak (Q. alba) don’t grow quite as fast but will be very long-lived trees and the acorns are the favorite food of dozens of birds and wild animals. Oaks are the dominant trees in much of Minnesota’s native forests and deserve an equal representation in our home landscapes. American Linden (Tilia americana) Another key component and companion of sugar maple in Minnesota’s big woods, American linden or basswood makes a great shade tree. It is known for relatively fast growth, but still has strong wood and an attractive rounded to pyramidal shape. This tree requires a large site but has no serious pest problems. The fragrant flowers in June are a favorite source of nectar for honeybees and other pollinators. Frontyard® is a new cultivar with a broad pyramidal form and ‘Boulevard’ and ‘Sentry’ were selected for their narrow columnar form suitable for narrow side yards or boulevards. Dutch Elm Disease Resistant Elms (Ulmus sp.) Elms were overplanted in the early decades of the 20th Century, but the fast growth, graceful forms, and ability to grow in any type of soil or moisture conditions that made them favorites of city foresters in the past, are still important features for us today. Plant scientists have been breeding and selecting elms that are resistant to Dutch elm disease but still have the landscape features of American elm (Ulmus americana). Accolade™ has performed very well at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and in U of M evaluation plantings on the St. Paul Campus. Other cultivars with promise include ‘Cathedral’ PP 8683 , ‘Discovery’ PP 8684 and Vanguard™.

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A person that is often educated at a university or technical college and specializes in the design of residential and commercial landscapes. Designs may include plantings, walkways, patios, walls, water features, landscape lighting and other similar features.

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Landscape Contractor A company that implements plans prepared by a landscape designer or architect. A landscape contractor prepares the site and then installs plants and hardscaping (pavers, wall block, etc.) materials as described in the landscape plan. The company may bid on the project or work with the designer throughout the design process.

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A firm that specializes in the design, installation and maintenance of a lawn sprinkler system. To perform the electrical work associated with a sprinkler system in Minnesota, the company should have a Technology System Contractor license and have a Power Limited Technician on staff.

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ave a student who will be graduating soon? Nursery, landscape and garden industries offer many career opportunities for smart, passionate and enthusiastic people. And luckily, this “field” is ripe for the picking. Look beyond the myths surrounding these careers to learn the truth about professions that offer variety, flexibility, competitive pay, opportunities to grow, and overall job satisfaction. As Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” This is what being a LandLover is all about.

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environment, it’s hard for LandLovers not to love what they do. There are many career possibilities in the nursery and landscape industry, including: • Arboriculture • Garden Center • Gardening Services • Irrigation • Landscape Design • Landscape Installation • Landscape Management & Lawn Care • Nursery & Greenhouse Production However, the nursery and landscape industry and LandLover professions aren’t very familiar to most people, and therefore may not seem that exciting. How much do you know about these professions? Can you tell MYTH from FACT?

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MYTH #1:

Not really. While it’s true that many jobs in this industry are hands-on, technology is a big part of the nursery and landscape industry. Not only that, but there are many occupations to choose from! You can choose a career path in construction, retail, arboriculture, landscape management, and more.

Guess again. Consider if you became the head of landscape management at Sea World™, the White House, or the Mall of America™! Or maybe you will design a healing garden offering comfort to cancer patients at the local hospital. Perhaps you will create a treatment that stops pests (such as the Emerald Ash Borer) from killing hundreds of thousands of trees across the country. Those flowers that line the Miracle Mile in Chicago had to be grown by someone, why not you? Maybe you will care for the sports turf at Fenway Park or Qwest Field. The possibilities are endless.

Hardly. Nursery and landscape careers require individuals with a strong academic foundation of literacy, chemistry, biology, mathematical and analytical skills, not to mention creativity, problem solving, coordination, and most importantly, passion! Many positions in the nursery and landscape industry require a 2- or 4-year college degree. If you wish to move up into a management position, you will often need an advanced degree to do so.

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These jobs don’t pay well. Think again. You can earn a great living as a nursery and landscape industry professional! Wages may vary by region, but depending on which career path you choose, you could make more than $100,000 a year and even open your own business.

It’s not a prestigious industry.

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he Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) is proud to present the award recipients in the 2010 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.

A special thank you to our 2010 Award Program Sponsors!

Category: Residential Rear Yard Design Name: Pat Weiss Company Name: Ground One Enterprises

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Category: Residential Full Yard Design Name: Mary Lou Clymer Company Name: Gertens

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Category: Commercial Design Name: Jim Hagstrom Company Name: Savanna Designs

Category: Residential Full Yard Installation Name: Jon Slama Company Name: Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscaping & Design, LLC

Category: Perennial Garden Management Name: Diane Cutler Company Name: Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage Creations, Inc.

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Category: Residential Rear Yard Design Name: Jack Dorcey Company Name: Bever Landscaping

Category: Residential Rear Yard Design Name: Jodi Axel Company Name: Axel Landscape

Category: Residential Rear Yard Design Name: Alyson Landmark Company Name: Outdoor Environments, Inc.

Category: Residential Rear Yard Design Name: David Kopfmann & Lincoln Danforth Company Name: Yardscapes, Inc.

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Category: Residential Front Yard Design Name: Nathan Anderson Company Name: Ground One Enterprises

Category: Residential Full Yard Design Name: Christopher Ochs Company Name: Windsor Companies

Category: Commercial Design Name: Clarissa Cooper Company Name: Scenic Specialties Landscape Center

Category: Specialty Projects Design Name: Clayton Johnson Company Name: Yardscapes, Inc.

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Category: Sustainable Environments Design Name: Bob Renaud Company Name: Southview Design

Category: Residential Front Yard Installation Name: Don Felix Company Name: Signature Patio & Landscape Co

Category: Residential Full Yard Installation Name: Scott Frampton Company Name: Landscape Renovations, Inc.

Category: Commercial Installation Name: Jerry Romero Company Name: Margolis Company

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Category: Specialty Projects Installation Name: Daniel Wellens Company Name: Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscaping & Design, LLC

Category: Commercial Management Name: Michael Graham Company Name: Landscape Concepts Management, Inc.

Category: Commercial Management Name: Shannon Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran Company Name: Field Outdoor Spaces

Category: Specialty Projects Management Name: Jim Walsh Company Name: Vineland Tree Care GardenMinnesota.com

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ADVERTISER DIRECTORY Anchor Block Company Contact: Sandy Stoffel Telephone: 952-351-9674 Email: sstoffel@anchorblock.com Website: www.anchorblock.com With a 100-year history of designing and manufacturing innovative landscape and masonry products, Anchor Block Company provides comprehensive solutions in creating beautiful and enduring environments. See our ad on page 17. Bachman’s Contact: Tom Faust, Landscaping Director Telephone: 612-861-7646 Website: www.bachmans.com 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 Bachman’s Landscape Services – Bringing Minnesotans unsurpassed quality, awardwinning design and more than a century of trusted service. Visit bachmans.com for photographs, testimonials and an overview of our services. See our ad on page 16. Beds & Borders Landscape Design, Inc. Telephone: 612-396-2014 Contact: Andy Freeland Email: freelandy@comcast.net Website: www.BedsAndBordersLandscape.com From pavers and perennials to trees and terraces, Beds and Borders will make your garden an extension of your lifestyle and individuality. See our ad on page 24. biota - A Landscape Design + Build Firm Contact: Jim Saybolt Telephone: 612-781-4000 Email: contactus@biotalandscapes.com Website: www.biotalandscapes.com 211 Saint Anthony Parkway Studio 102, Minneapolis, MN 55418 Recognized by the MNLA for their quality of installation, biota offers innovative design, build + maintenance services for residential clients with the highest standards. See our ad on page 11. Buell’s Landscape Center Telephone: 651-459-9331 Contact: Greg Buell Email: info@buells.com Website: www.buells.com 7077 Manning Avenue South, Hastings, MN 55033 Buell’s Landscape Center has been providing quality landscape designs, installations, and materials since 1954. Buell’s also grows exceptional trees, flowers and perennials. See our ad on page 24.

Century College Telephone: 651-779-3300 Contact: Mel Knapton Email: m.knapton@century.edu Website: www.century.edu 3300 Century Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Century College offers over 20 classes in Horticulture including: landscape design, installation and maintenance, greenhouse production, fruits and vegetables. An A.S. degree is available. See our ad on page 22. CurbSide Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. Contact: Al King Telephone: 952-403-9012 Email: aking@curbsidelawn.com Website: www.curbsidelandscape.com 12450 Zinran Avenue, Savage, MN 55378 A full-service landscape company serving residential and commercial clients. Providing distinctive landscape design and build, landscape lighting, irrigation, turf care and grounds maintenance service. See our ad on page 24. Dakota County Technical College Contact: Matthew Brooks Telephone: 651-423-8392 Email: Matthew.Brooks@dctc.edu Website: www.dctc.edu 1300 145th St. East, Rosemount, MN 55608 The Dakota County Technical College Landscape Horticulture program delivers the science, technical, design and business skills needed to prosper in the landscape industry. See our ad on page 24. Earth Kind Garden Design Contact: Kathleen Bernard Telephone: 952-922-2323 Email: kathleen@earthkindgardens.com Website:www.earthkindgardens.com EKGD’s services range from consultative “coaching” to complete design, installation, and maintenance for your garden or entire landscape. Bringing style to your surroundings since 1993! See our ad on page 28. EnergyScapes, Inc. Contact: Douglas Owens-Pike Telephone: 612-821-9797 Email: douglas@energyscapes.com Website: www.energyscapes.com EnergyScapes designs beautiful landscapes that benefit people and the environment. We plan, transform, and nurture properties with native plants, natural stone, and innovative design elements. See our ad on page 8. FunFar Landscaping, LLC Telephone: 763-559-2462 Contact: Gregg FunFar Email: gregg@funfarlandscaping.com Website: funfarlandscaping.com We specialize in landscaping/renovation, pavers, patios, walkways, driveways and retaining walls. See our ad on page 24. Greenscape Companies Inc Contact: Chris Stokke Telephone: 763-441-2141 Email: chris@greenscapecompanies.com Website: greenscapecompanies.com Your complete landscape installation company providing services for retaining walls, paver patios, sod, seeding, trees, shrubs, perennials, black dirt and custom sprinkler installation. See our ad on page 24. Gustafson Design, Inc. Contact: Dale A. Gustafson Telephone: 763-544-4215 Website: www.gustafsondesign.com Email: dalegus@earthlink.net Old Hands at New Design: cutting-edge landscape and site design that incorporates your ideas; detailed computer-generated plans; unique virtual models; and environmentally-sound solutions. See our ad on page 18. GUYS Curbing Contact: Tim Kuntz Telephone: 763-323-8284 Email: info@guyscurbing.com Website: www.guyscurbing.com GUYS Curbing is a full service landscaper located in the NW Suburbs specializing in Decorative Concrete Landscape curbing. Call today for a free estimate. See our ad on page 24.

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Hartman Companies Telephone: 952-443-2990 Email: info@hartmantreefarm.com Website: hartmancompanies.com 8099 Bavaria Rd, Victoria, MN 55386 Minnesota hardy plant material ranging from perennials to B&B trees. Also featured are select items for the gardener and birding enthusiast. See our ad on page 14.

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies Contact: Customer Service Email: info@hedbergaggregates.com 1205 Nathan Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441

Telephone: 763-545-4400 Website: www.hedbergrocks.com

Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies Contact: Customer Service Email: stillwater@hedbergaggregates.com 8400 60th Street N., Stillwater, MN 55082

Telephone: 651-748-3158 Website: www.hedbergrocks.com

Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies Contact: Customer Service Email: farmington@hedbergaggregates.com 4375 170th Street N., Farmington, MN 55024

Telephone: 651-423-5048 Website: www.hedbergrocks.com

Hedberg is your source for natural stone, landscape hardgoods, pond kits, raingarden and water gardening supplies. Visit our Eco-Friendly Nursery in Stillwater. Free DIY seminars. See our ad on page 15. Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens Telephone: 612-366-7766 Contact: Heidi Heiland Email: Heidi@BloomOnMN.com Website: HeidisLifestyleGardens.com Connect with the local leader in garden management & landscape design. Thirty years of residential and commercial experience at “being green” will help you realize your dreams. See our ad on page 9.

Linder’s Garden Center, Flower Marts and Landscaping Telephone: 651-488-1927 Website: www.linders.com 270 West Larpenteur Ave, St. Paul, MN 55113 Celebrating 100 years, Linder’s has had the privilege to serve our customers at our Garden Center in St. Paul. Linder’s has Seasonal Flower Marts and Landscaping Team. See our ad on page 11. Linder’s Landscaping Contact: Ivan Izzo Telephone: 651-255-0443 Email: landscape@linders.com Website: www.linderslandscaping.com 270 West Larpenteur Ave, St. Paul, MN 55113 Linder’s Landscaping provides a full range of landscape design and installation services, from plantings, patios and walls to complete outdoor rooms delivering yard transformations throughout the Twin Cities. See our ad on page 13. Masterpiece Landscaping Contact: Chris Ray Telephone: 952-933-5777 Email: info@masterpiecelandscape.com Website: www.masterpiecelandscape.com 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 3. 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 25. Mickman Brothers, Inc. Telephone: 763-434-4047 Contact: John Mickman Email: John@Mickman.com Website: www.mickman.com 14630 Highway 65, Ham Lake, MN 55304 Beautiful Landscapes require a visionary design, great plant materials, top notch hardscaping and dependable Landscape Irrigation. We offer these elements with just one phone call. See our ad on page 2.

The cones of Picea abies ‘Acrocona’ emerge in May. Interlock Concrete Products, Inc. Contact: Mark 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, manufacturers stone. www.interlock-concrete.com See our ad on page 24. L & R Suburban Landscaping, Inc. Contact: Layla Cemenski Telephone: 952-935-0839 Email: layla@lrsuburbanlandscaping.com Website: www.lrsuburbanlandscaping.com 11421 West 47th Street, Minnetonka, MN 55343 Creating lifestyles that reflect your essence since 1978. Referrals built on service. Before, during and after your installation. www.lrsuburbanlandscaping.com See our ad on page 7. Landmark Landscape Designs, Inc. Telephone: 651-460-6098 Contact: Mark Awbrey Email: mark@landmarklandscapedesigns.com Website: landmarklandscapedesigns.com 19455 Elkridge Trail, Farmington, MN 55024 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: Scott Frampton Telephone: 651-769-0010 Email: sframpton@landscaperenovations.com Website: www.landscaperenovations.com Landscape Renovations – The knowledge and skills to make any designs and installations a WORK OF ART with satisfied clients. See our ad on page 25. Lawn King, Inc. Contact: David Remer Telephone: 763-420-2909 Email: LawnKingInc@aol.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 25.

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Minnesota Valley Garden Center Telephone: 952-445-9160 Contact: Barb Root 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 25. MoonGate Garden Design Telephone: 651-335-8655 Contact: Andrew Hovland 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 25. Northeast Tree, Inc. Contact: Lynn Welles Telephone: 612-789-9255 Email: sales@northeasttree.net Website: www.northeasttree.net 2527 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 Owner operator tree care firm skilled in fine tree pruning, large tree removal including crane assisted removals, health assessments, tree inventories and hazard tree identification. See our ad on page 25. 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. Award-winning, Full Service Landscaping. “Where Ecology & Horticulture Unite” See our ad on page 25. Pleasant View Gardens Contact: Anita Volkenant Telephone: (612) 978-3487 Email: anita@pleasantviewgarden.com Website: www.pleasantviewgarden.com Garden Design, Installation, and Maintenance! Earth-friendly organic service. Unique plant materials. Specialized in native plantings. Rain gardens and runoff control. Minnesota Landscape Association Certified. See our ad on page 25.

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A backyard stream adds cheerful sounds and movement to this lush landscape. Prairie Restorations, Inc. Contact: Bobbi Voss Telephone: 651-277-7505 Email: bvoss@prairieresto.com Website: 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 25.

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 makes creating outdoor spaces easy and exciting. Find inspiration and ideas at www.southviewdesign.com. See our ad on page 26.

Pride and Joy Landscape Inc. Telephone: 612-730-5717 Contact: Peter Email: pridejoylandscape@yahoo.com Website: www.prideandjoylandscaping.com 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 26.

Stone Creations Landscaping and Design, Inc. Contact: Jeff & Nicole Nute Telephone: 612-735-3336 Email: stonecreations@visi.com Website: stonecreationslandscaping.com We are a design/build company who loves to amaze their clients with sincere customer service that demonstrates great quality and value. Let Us Amaze You! See our ad on page 26.

Ray Landscaping Contact: Andy Ray Telephone: 612-432-8272 Email: AndyRay40@hotmail.com 214 8th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 Andy Ray is a certified landscaper who has been in the industry for 9 years. He is a designer-installer-consultant. See our ad on page 26. 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. 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 26.

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StoneScapes Contact: Justin Mangold Telephone: 952-474-1951 Email: info@stonescapesdesign.com Website: stonescapesdesign.com For 20 years, StoneScapes has been designing, building, and maintaining Minnesota’s unique landscapes. With our help, spend less time on your backyard and more time in it. See our ad on page 23. Terra Forma Design Contact: Craig Trenary Telephone: 952-224-5000 Website: www.terraformadesign.net Email: craig@terraformadesign.net Offering full landscape design and build services, we have more than two decades of experience satisfying our clients on all types of landscaping projects. See our ad on page 27. The Lawn Ranger, Inc. Contact: Tom Boser Telephone: 952-937-6076 Email: tboser@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 5.

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY The Mandinec Group Landscaping Inc. Telephone: 952- 226-1813 Contact: Curtis Mandinec 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.

Waldoch Farm Garden Center Telephone: 651-780-1207 Contact: Mary Joyer 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 26.

The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center Contact: Mark Halla Telephone: 952-361-9954 Email: Info@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 4.

Wild Ways To Garden Contact: Becky Steiger Telephone: 612-801-6301 Email: becky@wildwaystogarden.com Website: www.wildwaystogarden.com We can help you create/rework your space to make it a unique reflection of your desires. Beautiful, tranquil, personal and sustainable. Full service landscaping. See our ad on page 26.

Tonkadale Greenhouse Contact: Jessie Jacobson Telephone: 952-938-6480 Website: www.tonkadale.com Email: jesseli.richards@gmail.com 3739 Tonkawood Road, 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 18. 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 Street; 306 Agriculture Science Bldg., River Falls, WI 54022 Our BS-Degree in Horticulture prepares students for a dynamic career in commercial horticulture including environmental landscaping, public gardens, garden centers, turf, and sustainable greenhouse /nursery / fruit and vegetable production. See our ad on page 26. 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 29.

Winco Landscape and Design Contact: Tim Winters Telephone: 651-455-3070 Email: info@wincolandscape.com Website: www.wincolandscape.com 1848 50th Street East Suite 107, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 As an award winning design/build firm, Winco provides value-minded landscape solutions that exceed the expectations of our residential and commercial clients. See our ad on page 29. Windscapes Contact: Chuck Joswiak Telephone: 651-455-3993 Email: info@mulchtruck.com Website: www.mulchtruck.com 1848 50th Street East Suite 107, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Our unique process of installing specialty soils, mulches, and sustainable stormwater management products makes Windscapes an industry leader both locally and nationally. See our ad on page 26. 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 26.

The Arbor Day National Poster Contest is open to all fifth-grade students. The 2009 competition was based on the theme, “Trees are Terrific … In Cities and in Towns!” Fifth-grade students from 47 states and the District of Columbia participated nationally. In Minnesota, the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association is the coordinator for the contest which educates children about the importance of planting and caring for trees. Shown are the top three posters of 2009. The 2010 theme will be “Trees are Terrific… and EnergyWise!” For more information, go to www.ArborDay.org.

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1st Place - Hugh Truempi St. Hubert School, Chanhassen, MN

2nd Place Miranda Kishel Roosevelt Elementary Virginia, MN

3rd Place - Riley Sovde Badger ISD, Badger, MN

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Green for Life 2010: Planting Trees at Schools

On September 16, 2010, MNLA members will seek to educate students and the public about the environmental benefits of trees, plants and other healthy components of a quality outdoor living environment through planting events at schools in memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local communities. Learn more at GardenMinnesota.com.