Design Spotlight: Coastal Cottage Charm

Before the designer could create this charming country cottage landscape in the heart of posh Wayzata, she had to win the trust of a client who had been disappointed by three previous contractors. Her own bold plan called for removing a row of failing cedars and creating an enchanting garden in the now sunny front yard. The plan would bring sense to the home’s complex elevation that had resulted from joining the main house and carriage house.

The goal was to make it easier to find the front entrance and to reclaim the space for a private garden that would feature improved paving, classic architectural elements, dog security and more manageable maintenance. By the time construction was underway the client was so confident she would simply refer questions to the designer.

Blue State bRed

For decades the University of Minnesota has been a leading breeder of cold hardy ornamental trees and shrubs. The University of Minnesota released this stunning red azalea in 2015. Fully hardy to -30 degrees, “Electric Lights Red” forms a 4-5′ upright mounding plant in full sun to part shade that bursts into bloom in late …

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