LANDSCAPE DESIGN & BUILD
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & BUILD IN MINNESOTA
Mom’s Design Build is a landscape design-build firm in the Twin Cities. Landscape design and build means one company plans your whole property and then builds it, so the people who drew the plan are accountable for how it turns out. Our landscape architects and designers work alongside our project managers and our own in-house crews.
We have done this since 1993, and we are the most awarded landscape design-build firm in the Midwest. Whether it is a resort-style pool, a pergola, a sunken fire lounge or a pollinator garden, we plan the grading, the planting, the stone, the lighting and the way you move through the yard as one project.
WHAT WE DESIGN AND BUILD
Outdoor living
Patios, custom decks, outdoor kitchens, fire features and pergolas and pavilions turn a yard into rooms you can use.
Water
Custom pools, hot tubs and water features are designed together with the landscape around them, so the water belongs to the house.
Structure, stone and light
Retaining walls, natural stonework, metalwork, front entries and landscape lighting give a property its shape and make it work after dark.
Gardens and play
Gardens and recreational spaces, such as sport courts and putting greens, round out the landscape. After the build, our fine gardening team can keep it thriving through the seasons.
HOW LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND BUILD WORKS
The Plan
It starts with a consultation, then site studies and a master plan for the whole property.
The Rendering
A photorealistic 3D visualization lets you see the design before it is built.
The Build
Our own in-house crews build what we designed, so nothing is lost between the drawing and the yard.
The Reveal
The finished space is revealed to you.
DESIGNED FOR MINNESOTA
Built for the climate
Minnesota landscapes work through freeze and thaw, heavy snow and a short season, so we choose materials and details that hold up. Our patios, terraces, decks and retaining walls are built from materials chosen to handle Minnesota winters.
Grading and drainage
Good site planning protects the home. Grading and drainage are part of the design from the first plan, to protect the house and keep runoff from your neighbors.
Planting and privacy
Planting and privacy are designed in too, from garden beds and pollinator gardens to living privacy screens. Lighting is planned with the rest, so the yard works after dark.
OUR LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROJECTS
A few of our completed projects, each with its own page: Azure Grand and Modern Oasis in Edina, Harriet Haven, Tudor Revival and Urban Retreat in Minneapolis, Elevated Entertaining in Shorewood and Victoria Retreat in Victoria. See them all in our portfolio.
WHO DESIGNS AND BUILDS IT
Our landscape design team includes senior landscape designers Becca Bastyr, Heather Sweeney and Aaron Calley, and landscape designers Owen Sweeney and Brittney Udenberg. Jim Sweeney founded the company in 1993, and our own crews build what the team designs. Meet the whole team.
FAQs
What is landscape design-build?
One company designs your landscape and builds it. Instead of hiring a designer and then a separate contractor, you work with one team that carries the project from the first plan to the finished yard.
Who designs my landscape?
Our landscape designers and landscape architects plan your property together, with our project managers and our own crews, so the design is made with the building in mind.
What does a landscape design-build project include?
It can include the master plan, a 3D rendering, grading and drainage, planting, stone and masonry, patios and decks, lighting, and features such as pools, outdoor kitchens, fire features and water features. We design what the property needs and build it.
Can I see the design before you build it?
Yes. After the site studies and master plan, we create a photorealistic 3D rendering, so you can see the design before any construction starts.
Do you design and build in my city?
We serve the Twin Cities, including Minneapolis, Edina, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Excelsior, Eden Prairie and many nearby communities. Use the city links below, or call us. If you do not see your city, we likely serve it.
Can you work on a lake or sloped property?
Yes. Lakeshore, sloped and wooded lots are part of our regular work, and we design around the shoreline, the grade and the trees instead of fighting them.
Do you also build pools and outdoor kitchens?
Yes. We design and build custom pools, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas and patios as part of the same plan, so everything fits the property and each other.
Do you take care of the landscape after it is built?
Yes. Our fine gardening team provides seasonal garden management that keeps a landscape thriving through the year.
How do I choose a landscape design-build company?
Look at completed projects like the ones in our portfolio, ask who will design and who will build, and ask whether the same team is responsible for both. With design-build, it is.
How do I start?
Use the Schedule Your Consultation button or call 952-277-6667. Tell us about your property and what you want, and we will set a time to meet.
Why should I choose Mom’s Design Build for landscape design and build?
- Work with expert designers and craftsmen at the most awarded landscape design build firm in the state of Minnesota.
- Our efficient, transparent project management adapts to your preferred level of involvement—from hands-on collaboration to a fully managed process.
- Personalized designs that not only fit your style and interests, but that bring your dream space to life!
"We cannot say enough great things about Mom’s Design Build! From our first meeting with Jim, to design consultation and development with Becca, the completion of our total yard renovation with Tony and all the construction crews, and finally Natalie and Kelsey with the maintenance of our beautiful yard and gardens. We highly recommend Mom’s Design Build for any of your landscaping needs!"
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AWARD-WINNING LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND BUILD IN MINNESOTA
Connect with Mom’s Design Build today if you would like your landscape designed and built by one team. We design and build across the Twin Cities. Find your city for local projects and details, or see all of our service areas.
Belle Plaine · Carver · Chanhassen · Chaska · Cottage Grove · Deephaven · Eden Prairie · Edina · Excelsior · Golden Valley · Hopkins · Independence · Jordan · Lake Minnetonka Area · Lakeville · Maple Grove · Medina · Medicine Lake · Minneapolis · Minnetonka · Minnetrista · Mound · New Hope · Oak Grove · Orono · Plymouth · Prior Lake · Savage · Shakopee · Shorewood · St. Louis Park · St. Paul · Tonka Bay · Victoria · Wayzata · Woodbury · Woodland
