Beds & Borders Landscape Design, Inc

05/15/2026

Transform Your Outdoor Living Space With Custom Paver Patios

When it comes to upgrading your backyard, installing custom paver patios is one of the best investments you can make for your Minnesota home. Unlike traditional poured concrete, pavers offer unmatched durability and aesthetic appeal that can dramatically transform your property. With decades of experience in landscape design, we know how to craft outdoor living spaces that perfectly complement your home's architecture while providing a beautiful, flat area for entertaining family and friends....

When it comes to upgrading your backyard, installing custom paver patios is one of the best investments you can make for your Minnesota home. Unlike traditional poured concrete, pavers offer unmatc…

04/30/2026

Why Minnesota Native Plants Are Perfect for Your Yard

When planning your garden this season, incorporating Minnesota native plants is one of the smartest decisions you can make for your yard. Native species are perfectly adapted to our unique local climate, surviving our notoriously brutal winters and thriving during humid, short summers. With over 30 years of experience managing landscapes, we've seen firsthand how these resilient plants can transform a high-maintenance property into a thriving, sustainable oasis that practically takes care of itself....

When planning your garden this season, incorporating Minnesota native plants is one of the smartest decisions you can make for your yard. Native species are perfectly adapted to our unique local cl…

04/09/2026

Sustainable Biophilic Landscaping: Transform Your Yard in 2026

Have you noticed a shift in outdoor living spaces? The modern homeowner wants less yard maintenance. They are moving away from sterile, thirsty lawns. Instead, they are enthusiastically embracing sustainable biophilic landscaping. This trending approach connects human living spaces with local ecosystems. We blur the lines between buildings and nature. This creates a breathtaking personal outdoor retreat. It also supports local wildlife and saves vital water resources....

Have you noticed a shift in outdoor living spaces? The modern homeowner wants less yard maintenance. They are moving away from sterile, thirsty lawns. Instead, they are enthusiastically embracing s…

03/18/2026

Spring Awakening: Gathering Around the Fire Pit

As the long Minnesota winter begins to fade, we find ourselves on the edge of a beautiful transformation. In fact, as spring is stirring—with cool nights and gentle warmth during the day—we are collectively craving a return to the fresh air. Specifically, we want to extend that warmth into the evening, inviting friends and family to gather around the flames. Because the air remains crisp, the solution lies in creating a designated focal point....

As the long Minnesota winter begins to fade, we find ourselves on the edge of a beautiful transformation. In fact, as spring is stirring—with cool nights and gentle warmth during the day—we are col…

02/17/2026

Digital Detox Backyard: Reclaiming the Analog Life

Digital Detox Backyard: Reclaiming the Analog Life Creating a digital detox backyard is undoubtedly the most effective way to join the movement to step away from screens. In fact, we are collectively craving a return to the authentic, "analog" rhythms of the 80s and 90s. Specifically, we want to experience people and nature without the filter of a smartphone lens. Because digital burnout has become the norm, the solution lies right outside your door....

Digital Detox Backyard: Reclaiming the Analog Life Creating a digital detox backyard is undoubtedly the most effective way to join the movement to step away from screens. In fact, we are collective…

02/03/2026

Beds & Borders Landscape Design is hiring a Landscape Designer!

This is a design-forward role with real creative input and collaboration with experienced installation crews.

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📞 612.306.2014

02/02/2026

Conifers: The Workhorse Trees of Minnesota Landscapes

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12/31/2025

Why Snow is Your Garden’s Secret Winter Superhero

Snow in the Twin Cities: Just Right Up here in the Twin Cities, winters are cold and snowy, and right now, we have just the perfect amount of snow. Not too heavy, not too thin—it’s like nature has wrapped our gardens in a soft, protective blanket. This balance is ideal for keeping plants safe through the season. Why Too Much Snow Can Be a Problem…...

Snow in the Twin Cities: Just Right Up here in the Twin Cities, winters are cold and snowy, and right now, we have just the perfect amount of snow. Not too heavy, not too thin—it’s like nature has …

10/27/2025

Fall Is the Time for Planting Spring Bulbs As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to start thinking ahead to spring. Fall is the ideal time to plant spring-flowering bulbs like daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and alliums. Planting them now ensures your garden will burst with color after the long Minnesota winter — just when you need it most....

Fall Is the Time for Planting Spring Bulbs As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to start thinking ahead to spring. Fall is the ideal time to plant spring-flowe…

10/10/2025

Everyone loves a clean yard in summer, but fall is when most of the real damage happens. Skipping basic fall maintenance, like watering, clearing leaves, trimming, and winter prep, can quietly cost you hundreds come spring.

When leaves sit too long, they trap moisture and suffocate your grass. Dry soil and unwatered roots lead to brown patches and dead plants after winter. And skipping irrigation blowouts can crack your system when the temps drop.

Take a few hours this week to protect what you’ve already invested in. A little effort now means a greener, healthier start next year, and a lot less work when spring rolls around.