Plantings

We offer plant installation for existing and new construction landscapes. Our advantage is that we always work with nature, and not against it. So we mostly use plant species native to Minnesota.

Blooming Garden with Perennials

Perennials often dominate a landscape because they’re just so beautiful, especially with nice combination of these plants. We can help you choose perennials that bloom in specific time of the year. Phlox Prairie, Strawberry Wood, and Spiderwort Prairie will give beauty in April to May. The Swamp Milkweed, Prairie onion, and Rattlesnake Master will bloom in July to August. Meanwhile, Russian Sage, Sedum “Autumn Joy,” and Blue Vervain will grace a yard up to September. Unlike annuals, these perennials will die down but will always grow back the next growing season. That means less hassle on replanting and enjoying the changing set of flowers.

Perfect Vines for the Outdoors

Put a natural touch to your trellis, gazebo, or pergola with flowering vines, like honeysuckle, hydrangea, and trumpet vine. For all you wine lovers, having fruit-bearing vines, like plants in the grape variety, specifically Frontenac, Somerset Seedless, Marquette, Kay Gray, and Swenson Red can be reminiscent of napa valley.

Provide Beautiful Accents with Shrubs

Most shrubs are used for borders and foundations. Take for example the American Hazelnut, Juniper, Winterberry Jim Dandy, and Red Sprite. Some shrubs are loved for their fruits, like in the case of Gooseberry, Currant, Raspberry, and Serviceberry. Shrubs like the popular Sumac Gro-Low Fragrant are included to attract the sight and the sound of beautiful birds and butterflies.

Trees for Fruit and Shade

Plant installation can never be completed without trees. Besides keeping the soil healthy, these can be real treasures for the years to come. Some provide fruit treats, while others offer shade and fresh summer air. Plums, Pear, Peach, Cherry, Apricot, and Apple trees are among the most popular.

All the mentioned varieties are suitable for the Minnesota winter, and these are just few of the thousands of choices. We highly recommend going native because these have been made to survive and thrive in the state’s type of climate and soil. Plants sourced from other areas tend to die, get diseases, or imbalance nature. But there are special cases when non-natives are okay for a landscape. We will help you make the right decision by providing you the best choices for your yard.

Right Types of Plants for Your Landscape

With Designscape, we work with nature and design the plant installation in a way that’s most physically appealing without compromising your time and money for care and maintenance. To do this, we always carefully survey a site and determine the plantings that will look and work best for each piece of land. We can also install mature specimens or can start with small containers. There are pros and cons. But let’s see what works best in your case. After all, our aim is to lavish your yard with enough plants to satisfy your plans for the area. Give us a call so that we can immediately start the planning process.

Types of Water Features

Designscape can design and install breathtaking water features for your Minnesota property, like:

• Fountains. There are two major types of fountains: spouting and cascading. The first one is created by drilling a hole into a statue, mask or painting, where a spout is inserted to dispense water downward, while the second one acts like a geyser, which sends water upwards.
• Ponds. If you want a more natural-looking landscape, have a pond installed. Its tranquil water can support fish and aquatic plants. Add a waterfall and this water feature can support life on its own. It’s also the perfect spot for meditation.
• Bird baths. Now, you don’t need to have an aviary to enjoy the birds’ sweet melodies. Once they have taken their fill and done with their preening, they’ll sing you nice songs for free.
• Waterfalls. These cascading water features are so alluring. They can be placed in areas of the landscape to mask neighborhood and street noises.
• Pools. These are multipurpose and can be done according to the size you want. Small ones can serve as reflecting or meditating pools, while swimming pools and ponds can be your very own water world, where you can swim and entertain.

What We Can Do for You

We know that we can give you the water feature you desire, whatever the size or the shape. Our team can suggest designs that can fit and blend well with the rest of your landscape. We can also customize them according to your impeccable taste and desire.

We choose our materials well – stones, pipes, pumps, and other materials – to ensure that your water features work as they should. We only get our supplies from the most reputable manufacturers in the country, assuring you of a wide range of materials and accessories to choose from.

Allow us to work for you, and you can have wonderful masterpieces that can delight you in each and every way. Call us now and your dream paradise can be yours to enjoy for a long, long time.