Southview Design

Today's homeowners have plenty of options when it comes to driveway design. Black asphalt, plain gray or stamped concrete can all a driveway make - but, without a doubt, pavers are the pinnacle of driveway design. The perfect combination of durability, aesthetics, and long-term value - pavers add style to every step. We stand behind the quality of our work with an industry-leading warranty. The number one stress on outdoor surfaces isn't cars, SUVs, footsteps, or the sun. It's the annual cycle of freezing and thawing which causes the earth to swell and contract, and concrete to buckle and crack.

Designing and building poolscapes is serious business, requiring real project management and construction expertise. For swimming pool and landscape design and construction, call the experts - Southview Design. Southview works closely with reputable and experienced subcontractors to design and build comprehensive landscapes. We put all the landscaping pieces together, including grading and site planning, pool design, spa selection, custom-designed decks, fences, outdoor kitchens, pool houses, and more.

If there's one thing that distinguishes Southview Design from other landscape design and construction companies, it's the beautiful design and flawless construction of our patios and hardscapes. That's why our hardscapes are backed by an industry-leading warranty. Southview Design's landscaping crews are trained by professionals with 20 years or more of experience building hardscapes. Translation: our crews know their stuff. Whether you prefer the elegance of natural stone, the timelessness of classic brick, or the practical beauty of concrete pavers, we'll help you build the walkway or patio of your dreams.

Your Southview landscape designer or landscape architect can help you design an outdoor kitchen that fits your needs and lifestyle. Whether you want to keep it pretty basic, or pull out all the stops and include special features such as wood-fired ovens, ice makers, a wine or beverage cooler, sound system, or other amenities - our design-build process makes planning, budgeting and building your landscape easy and efficient. In addition a to a quality grill, many homeowners choose to design their outdoor kitchens to make entertaining and food preparation easier and more enjoyable.

Whether they are made of natural stone, classic brick, or concrete pavers, walkways in your yard should be easy to travel. After all, it's all about the journey more than the destination. When deciding on walkway materials, take your cue from the home. Red brick? Pavers close in color will make it seem as if the walkway has always been there. Natural Stone? Steppers? Gravel? Poured Concrete? Keep in mind poured concrete or pavers are more solid and safer to walk on than steppers or gravel. Also, in Minnesota, pavers are less likely to crack, but clearing snow and ice can be more challenging.

Outdoor lighting is more than just a finishing touch to your Minnesota landscape. Low-voltage lighting should be part of every landscape. A well-designed lighting plan creates a dramatic enhancement of your home and landscape by highlighting colors and textures that might be lost during the day. The choices in outdoor lighting fixtures is nearly endless, with new ones coming out every year. Pretty much everyone is familiar with path lights, but there are also up-lights, down-lights, underwater and in-ground lights, plus a number of specialty lights.

Southview Design is a landscaping contractor with a hard-earned reputation for excellence in landscape design, construction, and service. Since 1978, we've completed over 8,000 landscaping projects in Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities area, and western Wisconsin. Our designers and project managers bring years of landscape design and construction expertise to the dining room table - helping you create a uniquely personal space that fits your values, budget, personality, and lifestyle. Some of our projects are award-winning landscapes that have been featured in magazines.

We had bids from other landscaping companies, but our Southview landscape designer was the only one that actually listened. He came back to us with a landscape design that was exactly what we had envisioned. It turned out better than expected! All materials and workmanship are guaranteed 12 months from installation, excluding sod, seeding, annuals, and groundcovers. All materials, excluding poured concrete, are guaranteed under the manufacturer's warranty, and workmanship is guaranteed 36 months from installation.

A garden should bring pleasure. But not everyone is a gardener. So whether you love to dig in the dirt or just want sit back and enjoy the view and the fragrance, Southview can help you plan, install and maintain gardens that will restore your senses.

Drainage problems are one of the top issues for Minneapolis & St. Paul homeowners. Proper drainage is key in preventing erosion, overly-wet spots in the yard, and damp basements. There are a number of ways to solve the problem. These homeowner's love to be outside, but the hot afternoon sun made their backyard nearly unusable. This new design provides shade from the sun, as well as other much needed amenities for entertaining.

Paul Business Journal article features design of Southview Design headquarters in Mendota Heights. Even beyond the city limits we are seeing a big increase in front yard patios. In this Midwest Home article, an award-winning Southview landscape architect weighs in on the front porch revival trend sweeping the Twin Cities. When Erin Hearst moved into her Minnetonka home in 2013, there was nothing in her backyard but an expanse of grass and a small 1970s hot tub. After two rounds of renovations by Southview Design, her patio door now leads to an idyllic outdoor living space.