Trio Landscaping Blog

Reflection through the landscape and garden

by triolandscaping | Aug 2, 2016 | Landscapers and Landscape Design

Gardens and landscapes are great reasons to give us a chance to reflect, to pause, to introspect or to just take a breath. This morning I had to stop as I heard the passing of a design friend. I immediately felt the need to find the pictures of him, his work and a...

Stop bugging me, plants that may help you avoid mosquitoes

by triolandscaping | Jun 23, 2016 | Plant Materials, Planting Projects

Many client have asked us for plants that repel insects, especially mosquitoes. USA Today recently had a story featuring nine of these so-called wonder plants. Here is the list. Marigolds Lavender (Nicole has this right by the patio and I can’t say it’s preventing any...

Screen for a better view

by triolandscaping | May 21, 2016 | Plant Materials

Back yard spaces are fun to hang out in, you own little oasis. But sometimes the space isn’t as private as you might like, so how can you fix that? Many people think a fence, a border all the way around that is 6′ tall… and many times that can be a good answer, but...

Our Sustainable Solutions project in Spaces Magazine

by triolandscaping | May 20, 2016 | Landscapers and Landscape Design, Landscaping Project Planning, Patios and Paver Projects, Specialty Landscaping Projects, Water Features

We recently had the privilege to appear in Spaces magazine for a project that we had done here in Minneapolis. This particular landscape/garden features a front yard patio, water feature, parking area, and lots of plantings with zero lawn. The front patio is where the...

What does a landscape designer do in winter

by triolandscaping | Feb 9, 2016 | Landscapers and Landscape Design, this Designers perspective

As a Professional Landscape Designer I get asked this question a lot. It’s as if people think that I must be on vacation if there is snow on the ground. I have to admit, this sounds pretty nice, a vacation somewhere warm and sand between my toes would be fun, but IF...

Check out our fire tables at the St Paul Home & Patio Show

by triolandscaping | Feb 20, 2015 | Deck and Patio Landscaping, Landscaping Fire Features, Water Features

The smooth feel of polished granite under my fingers is beautiful. The center holds a pit of crushed glass with dancing flames. This is very hot, as in awesome! Our Fire table, on display at the St Paul Home & Patio Show, is really something to be seen. The...