This weeper is a keeper
What could be better than a graceful weeping ornamental conifer that looks like Spanish moss and smells like a gin and tonic?
Mom’s named HGTV’s Designer of the Month!
Every month the HGTV editorial team chooses a design professional to be highlighted as the designer of the month. We were selected for the month of December! What?! We are extremely honored and humbled to be recognized not just for our team, but for everyone in MN who enjoys outdoor living.
Ground Cover of the Rich and Famous
Spring is coming and it’s easy to start wondering about all the new plants we can grow. Table Mountain Ice Plant, a South African native frequently spotted along the roadsides in Malibu, has no problem with our harsh Minnesota winters.
“Wee White” Hydrangea
The “Wee White” hydrangea from the Incredibelle Series has a sturdy compact frame that reaches just 2′ tall and is covered in pure white flowers from summer to fall.
Make the right decision. Wood or Gas??
The fire pit. A place to gather friends and family during the chilly nights of late summer through the fall. When planning this entertainment focal piece into your landscape, many ponder the question: gas or wood?
Mom’s Has a New Name
With exuberance, I would like to introduce to you our new name. In an effort to simplify and enliven the brand, Mom’s Landscaping & Design and BellaWood Builders now lives under one new name: Mom’s Design Build.
5 ways to add romance to a space
February 14th has come and gone. Your one chance at romance for the year is over. Or is it? At Mom’s we believe romance can be infused into any day and any space… Here’s a few tips and tricks on making it happen.
Plant this… Fir Sure!
“Conica” is a semi-dwarf strain of concolor fir that maintains a narrow upright habit similar to Picea “Cupressina” but with the heavier, more substantive needles of a fir. Very tolerant of heavy snows…
11 Questions with Becca Bastyr
We’re not sure why Becca always knows how to correctly pronounce European words or how she can recall odd historical references, but we suspect it has to do with her degrees from the U of M in both Architecture and Art History. Well, there’s that and her innate interest in artistry of all kinds: literature, music, film, nature, and architecture. But it’s Becca’s amazing ability to organize, multi-task—and not the least of all design beautiful spaces—that have earned several prestigious awards for her landscapes and outdoor structures.
Plan(t) ahead!
Here’s an idea for those who have children or those who embrace their own childish spirit: the runner bean teepee!
