With the temperatures finally dropping after an unseasonably warm start to the winter, landscaping might be the last thing on your mind. However, now is the perfect time to start planning. Staying ahead of the busy season ensures a smoother process, a wider selection of plant materials, and likely, early project completion. With this in mind, we asked David Kopfmann, owner of Yardscapes Inc., to share his insights into upcoming trends so those looking to start planning have a better idea of what’s “in” for the year ahead. “Minimalism, clean lines, and landscapes that are easy to maintain ..read more

Artisan Home Tour (by Parade of Homes) Date/Time: October 6-22, 2023 / 12-6pm (Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays) House No.9: Edina Country Club Neighborhood / 5209 Minnehaha Blvd, Edina Grab Your Ticket HERE *More Info on the Builder HERE (Great Neighborhood Homes) The post Come See Us on the Artisan Home Tour! appeared first on Yardscapes ..read more

We’d love to see you this weekend at the AIA Homes by Architect Tour! House #8: Bohemian Rhapsody Location: 4805 Woodhill Way, Edina, MN  September 23-24, 2023 (10am – 5pm) For the second year in a row we are honored to work with another talented architect (Swan Architecture) for a showcase home in the Homes by Architects Tour by AIA this September!  This year, the home (No. 8) is located in the Country Club neighborhood of Edina, MN.  It has been named “Bohemian Rhapsody” for it’s colorful and whimsical interior paired with it’s simplistic, modern exterior, which features a gr ..read more

We are extremely honored to receive the Reader’s Choice Award for: “Best of Lake Minnetonka 2023” for Landscape Design Services We have worked hard to earn this title for the past 50 years!  We are so lucky to have worked with so many great homeowners, builders, architects, designers, and subcontractors to help us delivery the quality of craftsmanship that we believe in!  Thanks Lake Minnetonka and everyone that voted for us! Here is a list of all the winners in Lake Minnetonka! The EDINA Residence also voted for us and we received 2nd place! These are both amazing resources for the ..read more

We love added special details to our clients yard designs.  Once you see some of these creations you’ll want that unique piece added to your space too! LARGE ART PIECE This client lives outside of the Twin Cities-Metro area and has plenty of space for unique, large scale art.  This is a custom metal piece they had found at a local art fair.  We helped install the sculpture on a concrete footing and then installed split rail fence behind in a vertical style, to mix it up and add interest.  Installing it this way (vertical) also was a more secure option for animals to stay c ..read more

SO IMPORTANT!  Outdoor Lighting not only enhances your beautiful space at night, but it also provides a ton of security and safety from accidents.  I think your insurance agent would thank you! Now Let’s Get into WHY?… Doesn’t this photo make you want to jump in there and roast some marshmallows?  Well, it does to me.  This entertaining area is perfectly lit with accent uplights on the mature trees, and a chandelier hung over the patio to make the space feel like a livingroom (because livingrooms are usually cozy hangout rooms, right?!).  The chandelier offers “some ..read more

2022 Homes by Architects Tour, Minnesota Saturday & Sunday, September 17-18 Home #1 / Cottage Gables, Deephaven     What a show stopper!  We were lucky enough to work as a team with a handful of talented architects and builders on this project.  The homeowners were very involved in the design process and had a vision, which was beautifully executed by Rehkamp Larson Architects, Kyle Hunt & Partners, and many other talented designers and companies.  The design style is a “Modern European Cottage”, with a mix of modern and traditional elements that you don’t alwa ..read more

Recently, I was cleaning out David Kopfmann’s photos and plan drawings to free up some space on our hard drive and came across SO many beautifully hand-drawn sketches, both 3-D and 2-D.  David started Yardscapes 48 years ago, long before the day and age of computer generated landscape drawings.  He swore he’d never give up his art of hand-drawn plans.  He has stuck true to his craft… 48 years later and all four of his designers are still drawing and coloring by hand!  It truly does take an artist to dream up these spaces and to translate them to paper for the client to see ..read more

Here are a few reasons why not to cut back your plant material in the fall!  Also, by adding art into your landscaping is a visual treat all year long. Plant Material Provides Color and Texture throughout the Long, Cold (But Beautiful) Winter Months! Art Added in Your Landscaping is a Piece of You and Your Personality! Art is an Investment but it Usually Symbolizes and Sparks a Memory or Feeling, so Why NOT invest? I took a road trip out to the Minnesota Countryside this winter and capture the beauty and texture of this Winterscape! Metal Peace Sign Sculpture Sitting on Pieces of Stone ..read more

We apologize We had an incredibly busy year and we can’t complain about that!  Unfortunately (but fortunately for us) most people were housebound these last 2 years.  When you are home that much you want YOUR space to reflect YOU and how you live in it, right?!  The home building, remodeling, interior design, landscaping… really anything home blew up!  It was great… and then, it wasn’t, because how do you keep up with all the demand when products aren’t available?  We all managed and are still managing to get caught up and feel like we are constantly apologizing, but t ..read more