An O’Hara Interiors designer shares creative ways to design a front porch that’s welcoming in all seasons. When was the last time you really...
Landscape
A Handy Primer on Accessory Dwelling Units in Edina
This beginner’s guide to accessory dwelling units explains what they are and how they fit into the housing landscape. It’s been a year since...
How To Fight Back Against Buckthorn
Most of us are looking forward to relaxing in the yard with friends and family. But with the beauty comes the beast—viral plant invasive species....
Owners of Serge + Jane Live the California Dream in Edina
Backyard renovation brings Beverly Hills to Edina. Oasis: Something provides refuge, relief or pleasant contrast. That Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary...
From Yard to Garden
Making a house a home takes as much of an effort as making a yard a garden. The end product of your efforts is the pride of sharing an ideal place...
Sweat Out the Cold With Cedar & Stone Nordic Saunas
Backyard saunas bring Nordic serenity and luxury. Nurturing nature was the theme behind a local couple’s quest to renovate their home. It was so...
Buzzworthy Lawn Care
With the environment in mind, more people turn to organic landscaping and bee-friendly lawns. When Betty Goodman moved into her current home in...
Green Acres
Arboretum recommends cabin-friendly plants and shrubs. Cabin owners know the drill. Head up (or over) to the lake in springtime for opening, plant...
Provide a Pet Friendly Landscape
Expert tips to keep pets healthy and safe. With pet ownership comes spending more time outdoors, which is healthy for owners and their pets. Jean...
Celebrate from a Distance
New local biz creates unique personalized yard signs for all occasions. Creating customizable experiences for your community, Sign Gypsies Edina (SG...
A Q+A with Yardscapes Owner David Kopfmann
We asked David Kopfmann, owner of Yardscapes, what homeowners should consider when planning their perfect outdoor oasis. The days are getting longer...
This Creative Deck Redesign Completely Transformed the Backyard
Building a deck? Take some tips from Edina homeowner Robyn Dhein and the experts at Mom's Design Build. Today’s homeowners value beautiful and...
Create Your Ideal Outdoor Space in 6 Steps
"The first thing that people need to do about an outdoor space is think about it as a room." Martha O'Hara Interiors was voted Best Interior...
How to Spot Emerald Ash Borer in Your Tree
This article originally appeared as part of the story Caring for the Canopy in the April issue. Now that emerald ash borer has been confirmed in...
Local Nonprofit Cares for Edina’s Canopy with Donated Trees
Local home builder plans to plant trees. Now that emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Edina, it is important to watch for signs of trouble....
Tackling Turf in Edina: Lawncare Tips and Tricks
Edina’s Phil Mero knows what it takes to nurture a lush lawn. Green grass may be the hallmark of the home, but terrific turf doesn’t just happen....
Home Renovation Brings New Perspective to Life in MN
One Edina couple engaged MA Peterson and Tabor Group Landscape to rethink their home and yard to more fully include the great outdoors. Most who...
