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Stromquist North Shore Landscape Theme

Blaine, MN

Project Specs
Landscape entire yard with a North Shore theme.  Create boulder walls with North Shore rock which will capture the essence of the North Shore.  Fill entire shoreline with black rock.

Duration: Three weeks 

The client's vision was to create an eye-catching but relaxing landscaping theme to go with their new house.  We recommended a North Shore theme which included boulder walls, pine trees, waterfall and pond, rock shoreline, patio, and new sod.  The landscaping complimented the house which added value and gratification.

Project Notes

1. Created small pond with split waterfall in front area.
2. Filled in shoreline with Mesabi Red rock to enhance the North Shore theme.
3. Built boulder walls with Mesabi Red on both sides of house which added to North Shore theme.
4. Filled behined boulder walls with smaller Mesabi Red and added plants.
5. North Pines were installed in the back and front yard to complete the theme.
6. Patio made out of Cobbel stone was installed in the back which flowed with the rest of the landscape design.
7. Built firepit in backyard out of Mesabi Red.
8. Installed natural steps made out of Mesabi Red on right side of house to allow easy entry to backyard.
9. Installed sod and irrigation in entire yard.

Final Result

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Lesnau Home Landscape Project

Savage, MN

Project Specs
Landscape backyard and create a natural outdoor living space complete with patio, pond, stream and waterfall.

Duration: Three weeks

Our vision was to create a serene, natural setting using the basic and fundamental tools of nature: a waterfall, stream, pond, and a few boulder walls.

Project Notes

• A natural boulder wall was created to define the setting boundaries.
• Flowing streams were installed on a terraced section of land above the boulder wall.
• The streams were directed into a 2-tier waterfall which created a relaxing, natural sound as the water passed over strategically-placed boulders.
• The waterfall terminated in a newly-designed pond which was segmented into a small, shallow section and a large, deeper section, divide by a functional footbridge.
• Additional sod and irrigation systems where installed as needed.
• A large area of woods was re-landscaped to backfill a steep slope and create more usable area in the yard.
• A new patio was built using a special paver stone which enhanced the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
• Pine trees, shrubs and plants were installed around the pond and above the boulder wall to complete the look.
• The Pond was aerated naturally by the waterfalls to support the client's Koi.

Final Result

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DeYoung Pondless Stream and Waterfall

Savage, MN

Project Specs
Create a natural cascading stream and waterfall to enhance an existing natural backyard setting.

Duration: One week

The client's vision was to create a stream and waterfall in order to highlight his existing natural landscape and to create a visual focal point that would enhance his property value while bringing pleasure to his friends and family.

Project Notes

1. Created small pondless waterfall and stream using natural Mesabi Red.
2. Enhanced the existing natural environment by adding pine trees around waterfall.
3. Pondless waterfalls have virtually no maintenance and is child friendly.
4. Filled in strategic areas with new sod.
5. Protected existing and new flora by adding a highly weed and insect-resistant mulch which is specially formulated to far outlast traditional mulching products.

Final Result

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