Whether you're hosting a neighborhood barbecue, preparing dinner for the family, or spending the afternoon by the pool, a well-designed outdoor kitchen layout makes cooking, serving, and socializing happen naturally. The best setups out here aren't built around a wish list of appliances — they're ...

A well-designed outdoor pool area cultivates a vibe. It quickly becomes a place where family and friends naturally want to spend time. The right outdoor technology helps support that experience: without you or your guests ever noticing it.

Artificial turf has come a long way. Today's products look more natural, feel more comfortable underfoot, and require far less maintenance than a traditional lawn.

There are plenty of features you can add to a backyard. But few elements change the feeling of a space as dramatically as fire.

When homeowners start planning a pool, one of the first decisions they face is concrete or vinyl.

Pools tend to become the center of backyard life. Adding an outdoor kitchen nearby makes that space even better.

When homeowners plan a new pool, most of the attention naturally goes to the water. Pool shape. Features. Lighting. Steps. Seating. All the fun stuff.

In many Twin Cities neighborhoods, yards are compact, irregularly shaped, or limited by setbacks, slopes, or existing landscaping.

A backyard pool should feel like a retreat.

Scroll through social media for five minutes and you’ll see it: AI is everywhere. So it hasn’t been that much of a surprise that we’re seeing homeowners turn to AI tools to transform their backyard in seconds.

When Minnesota homeowners get an in-ground pool, it’s often to cool down and enjoy our warm summer days, but it’s also to add resale value later on. If your goal is to enjoy your pool while you have it and turn it into an investment later on, integrating value into your design and build is ...

A pool entry is not just how you get in and out of the water. It’s where people pause, sit, gather, and linger. Over time, it becomes one of the most used parts of the pool.

Owning a pool is fun for the whole family, but there are important things to keep in mind when planning your construction to ensure safety. Before building your in-ground swimming pool, make sure your plans include these vital safety features.

In Minnesota, outdoor structures have to do more than look good. They need to handle snow,, shifting temperatures, heavy rain, and long summer days. That’s why choosing between a pergola, pavilion, or porch is less about style and more about how you want to use the space.

A pool is no longer just a summer feature. Homeowners are designing pools to be used earlier in the spring, later into fall, and more comfortably in between. That shift is shaping how pools are built, equipped, and integrated into the backyard as a whole.

A backyard remodel is one of the biggest upgrades you can make to your home—so choosing the right partner matters. A skilled landscaping team will guide you through planning, designing, and building an outdoor space that matches your lifestyle and performs beautifully in Minnesota’s climate. Here’s ...

A backyard shapes family moments that turn into fond memories. It’s where summer weekends drift into endless evenings, where everyone ends up gathering without planning to, and the backdrop for the best parties. When you design a space that works for the whole family, you get a yard that feels ...

Design trends for 2026 are redefining the “typical” Minnesota backyard.The new year will bring a new wave of creativity — from bold, eclectic design choices to moody designs that blend natural beauty with modern function, there’s something for everyone. Get inspired for the upcoming year with these ...