Comprehensive Landscape Design Services
Minneapolis, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, Richfield, Brooklyn Center, Champlin, Crystal, and Golden Valley, Minnesota
Our Minneapolis-based team of landscape designers and outdoor living specialists at Refuge Design & Landscape crafts personalized, collaborative landscape designs for homeowners throughout the Twin Cities, guided by a simple belief: your yard should be a refuge for the senses, a place to relax, breathe, and dream. Fill out the form by clicking the button below or call (952) 236-4843 to start designing your dream yard now.
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Book online or call — we start with a real conversation about your vision, often using video and satellite imagery.
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Licensed general contractors with the insurance coverage to protect you and your property, start to finish.
What We Design & Build
Extensive Types of Landscape Design Projects We Offer
Patios, Decks, and Outdoor Living Spaces
From paver patios to custom decks and outdoor seating areas, we design gathering spaces that extend your home’s footprint into the yard. These projects often anchor the rest of the landscape design, tying together walkways, plantings, and structures into one cohesive plan.
Design your next favorite gathering spot. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Garden Beds, Sod, and Planting Design
Our planting designs range from full garden bed installations to sod and turf renewal, all selected with an eye toward Minnesota’s climate and each site’s sun, soil, and drainage conditions. We design plantings to mature gracefully, not just look good the day they’re installed.
Start planning your planting design. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Water Features, Fire Features, and Landscape Lighting
Water features, fire features, and layered landscape lighting extend the usability of your yard into the evening and add a focal point that draws people outside. These elements are integrated into the overall design rather than added as an afterthought.
Extend your evenings outdoors. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Pergolas, Arbors, Trellises, and Shade Structures
For yards that need definition or shade, we design and build pergolas, arbors, trellises, and shade sails that create structure and intimacy within a larger outdoor space, often serving as a natural transition between the home and the garden.
Add shade and structure to your yard. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
How We Customize
Advanced Techniques and Extensive Customization Options
Collaborative Mood-Board Design Process
Every design starts with a mood board built from your inspiration photos and our own creative exploration, giving both sides a shared visual language before any construction begins. This keeps expectations aligned and lets us catch design mismatches on paper instead of in the yard.
Start your mood board today. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Material and Plant Selection
Customization is at the core of our design services. Material palettes range from natural stone and timber to modern pavers and artificial turf, and plant selections are tailored to the specific light, soil, and maintenance preferences of each property.
Explore materials and plantings for your yard. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Drainage and Sustainability-Minded Design
We design with Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycles and heavy seasonal rainfall in mind, incorporating drainage solutions, drain tile installation, and permeable surface applications where appropriate to protect the landscape and the home’s foundation over the long term.
Protect your property with smart drainage design. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Beyond the Basics
Additional Creative Possibilities and Enhancements
Integrated Hardscape Features
Landscape design projects often include retaining walls, steps and staircases, walkways, fencing, and paver driveways, all designed as part of one unified plan so materials and sightlines flow naturally from the front yard to the back.
Tie your hardscape together into one plan. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Seasonal and Smart Features
Landscape lighting, irrigation coordination, and thoughtful placement of hardscape elements help your design perform well across all four Minnesota seasons, not just the months your yard is in bloom.
Design for all four Minnesota seasons. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Ongoing Maintenance and Irrigation Support
Because Refuge also offers maintenance and irrigation services, your new landscape design can be paired with ongoing care that keeps plantings healthy and irrigation systems running efficiently for years after installation.
Keep your new landscape thriving long-term. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Our Design-Build Process
What Comprehensive Landscape Design Entails
Collaborative Design Development
We approach the design process with a collaborative spirit, working closely with you to bring your vision to life. If you’re unsure about the specifics, that’s where we come in — through thoughtful questions and creative exploration, we develop a mood board to identify the key materials, plantings, and styles that resonate with your unique preferences.
Our goal is to craft a space that reflects your personality and becomes your favorite room of the house, whether that means a quiet garden retreat, an entertaining-ready patio, or a full front-to-back yard transformation.
Let’s build your mood board together. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Execution and Finishing Touches
Once the design is set, it’s time for site prep, shovels in the dirt, and your vision taking physical shape. Throughout installation, communication stays our priority — from marking utility lines and coordinating with neighbors on property boundaries to keeping a clean, organized site every day.
During the finishing touches phase, we carefully place the final plants, stones, and decorative elements, fine-tune the layout, and walk the completed space with you to confirm every detail meets your expectations before calling the project complete.
See your vision through to the finish. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Discovery Consult and Vision Mapping
Landscape design begins with a thorough conversation about the vision, objectives, and limitations of your project. This initial consult is often conducted remotely using video conferencing and satellite imagery, so we can start understanding your space right away.
From there, we ask you to complete a simple questionnaire and gather any inspiration photos you have. This helps us identify the primary goals of the project and gives us an early sense of costs associated with various materials and approaches, before a single shovel touches the ground.
Ready to map out your vision? Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
On-Site Assessment and Scope Refinement
Following the initial phone consult, our designers conduct a thorough on-site visit to walk the property, evaluate grading, drainage patterns, sun exposure, soil conditions, and existing landscape features, and talk through any site constraints that need to be considered.
This on-the-ground assessment allows us to further refine budget and scope, identify potential drainage or utility concerns early, and make sure the design we create is grounded in the real conditions of your property, not just a drawing on paper.
Book your on-site assessment today. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Why It’s Worth It
Comprehensive Results of Professional Landscape Design Services
Aesthetic and Functional Benefits
A professionally designed landscape by Refuge Design & Landscape delivers both immediate visual impact and long-term livability. It creates outdoor spaces suited to daily life, entertaining, and quiet relaxation, seamlessly integrating with your home’s architecture and the character of your neighborhood.
Because every design is built around your specific goals and site conditions, the result is a space that functions the way you actually want to use it, rather than a generic package dropped onto your property.
Get a space built around how you actually live. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Property Value Enhancement
Thoughtful landscape design consistently ranks among the highest-return home improvements, boosting curb appeal and buyer interest in competitive Twin Cities real estate markets. A well-designed outdoor space signals that a property has been cared for from the ground up.
Our designs are built to look better in five years than they did on installation day, which means the value they add continues to grow as plantings mature and hardscape features settle in.
Invest in a landscape that pays you back. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Wellness and Everyday Livability
So much of modern life is spent surrounded by concrete, drywall, and fluorescent lighting. A well-designed landscape lets the outside in, giving you a genuine extension of your living space and a place to soothe, nourish, and delight the senses year-round.
From morning coffee on a new patio to evening gatherings around a fire feature, good landscape design changes how a family actually experiences their property.
Bring more everyday moments outside. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
Why Choose Refuge Design & Landscape for Expert Landscape Design
Creative Collaborators, Not Just Contractors
Whether you’re facing drainage issues, questions about plants, or you’re designing a dream space from scratch, we take a personalized approach guided by a spirit of inquiry. We see ourselves as creative collaborators working to articulate your vision, not just execute a generic plan.
Work with collaborators who get your vision. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Education Through Knowledge and Experience
The key to a good decision is having the right information. We take a no-nonsense, no-pressure approach, providing the information you need to move your decision-making forward, and we stay invested in the spaces we help create long after installation.
Get straight answers, no pressure. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
5-Star Service, Licensed & Insured
Our business has grown almost entirely through word of mouth and referrals, because we do whatever it takes to leave clients with a positive experience. As licensed general contractors, we carry the licensing and insurance coverage to protect you and your property throughout the project.
Work with a licensed, insured, 5-star team. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Contact Refuge Design & Landscape
If you want an outdoor space you’ll love, we can help! Call, email, or fill out the form — we guarantee a response within 30 minutes during business hours.
- Call: (952) 236-4843
- Email: info@refugedesignandlandscape.com
- Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Serving: Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington Counties, Minnesota
Where We Work
Service Areas Throughout the Twin Cities
Our commitment to expert landscape design extends throughout the Twin Cities metro, covering the communities where Minnesota homeowners are looking to turn their yards into true outdoor living spaces. From urban lots in Minneapolis and St. Paul to sprawling properties throughout the surrounding suburbs, we bring the same collaborative, detail-driven approach to every design we create.
Minneapolis
From the Chain of Lakes to the Mississippi River, we design patios, garden beds, and privacy plantings that make compact city lots feel expansive.
Bloomington
Near the Minnesota River Valley, we balance mature shade trees with new patios and outdoor living spaces on sloped river-bluff lots.
Brooklyn Park
We turn oversized suburban lots into full front-to-back landscapes, from paver patios to layered garden beds.
Plymouth
On Plymouth's rolling, pond-dotted terrain, we design around natural drainage and grade from the first site visit.
Maple Grove
We give new-construction homes a complete landscape vision — garden beds, sod, and full outdoor living spaces.
Eden Prairie
On hilly lots near the river valley, we build terraced gardens, retaining walls, and patios that turn slopes into usable space.
Edina
We match Edina's upscale character with high-quality materials, formal beds, and refreshes that respect mature plantings.
Minnetonka
On wooded, lake-adjacent lots, we design around existing tree cover and shoreline for private, low-maintenance outdoor spaces.
St. Louis Park
We maximize compact, established lots with patios and garden beds that create a genuine outdoor retreat.
Richfield
We refresh smaller post-war lots with efficient patio layouts and garden beds that add real personality.
Brooklyn Center
Along the Mississippi, we complement mature trees and mid-century homes with updated patios and plantings.
Champlin
On riverside lots, we design outdoor spaces and plantings that take advantage of scenic Mississippi views.
Crystal
We revive established, tree-lined lots with refreshed garden beds and new patios or outdoor living features.
Golden Valley
Near Bassett Creek, we handle drainage and grade while balancing shade-tolerant plantings with sunny gathering spaces.
Have a property outside our typical service area? We’re always interested in unique projects and exceptional opportunities. Give us a call to discuss your vision — if it’s the right fit, we’ll make it work.
Find out if we serve your neighborhood. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Investment in Landscape Design Excellence
A professionally designed landscape is an investment in how you experience your property every single day, not just how it looks from the street. From an intimate garden retreat to a full outdoor living overhaul, our design-build process is rooted in collaboration, creativity, and a genuine commitment to bringing your vision to life.
Start designing the outdoor space you’ll love. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Costs vary widely depending on the size of the project, materials selected, and scope of hardscape versus plantings. During your free phone consultation, we’ll talk through your goals and give you an early sense of budget before any design work begins.
A typical project moves from initial consult to on-site assessment to design development over several weeks, with installation timelines depending on project size, permitting needs, and seasonal scheduling. We’ll give you a realistic timeline specific to your project early on.
Yes — our design-build process starts with a collaborative design so materials, layout, and scope are clearly defined before construction pricing is finalized. This avoids surprises once shovels hit the ground.
The free phone consultation is a conversation about your vision, goals, and any constraints for the project, often supported by video conferencing and satellite imagery so we can start understanding your space right away.
Refuge Design & Landscape handles the full design-build process, from initial vision mapping through installation and finishing touches, so one team is accountable for the project from start to finish.
We serve homeowners throughout Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington Counties, including Minneapolis, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, Richfield, Brooklyn Center, Champlin, Crystal, and Golden Valley. If your property is outside this area, give us a call — we’re happy to discuss unique projects.
Absolutely. Many of our projects are refreshes of established yards — updating aging plantings, adding new hardscape features, or reworking drainage — rather than full teardowns.
Our on-site assessment always evaluates grading and drainage patterns, and we design solutions such as drain tile and permeable surfaces into the plan from the start, since Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycles and heavy rainfall put real pressure on unmanaged yards.
Yes. Refuge Design & Landscape is a licensed general contractor, and we carry the licensing and insurance coverage needed to protect you and your property throughout the design and installation process.
Yes — we offer maintenance and irrigation services so your new landscape design can be paired with ongoing care that keeps plantings healthy and irrigation systems running efficiently for years to come.
Design work can begin any time of year, since the early consultation and design phases don’t depend on weather. Many homeowners start planning in winter or early spring so their project is ready to install as soon as the ground thaws.
Still have questions? Let’s start designing your outdoor space. Call (952) 236-4843 or schedule your free phone consultation by clicking the button below.
