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Walkout patio design for new built in Minnesota.
By Kent Gliadon April 16, 2026
How to design a backyard patio and outdoor living space around a walkout basement in Chanhassen, with fire features and integrated landscaping.
Flagstone patio with a custom fire pit in Minnesota.
By Kent Gliadon April 7, 2026
How KG Landscape designed a rustic flagstone patio around a custom gas fire feature in Wayzata, built for gathering, comfort, and year-round use.
Screen plantings and intentional design to block unwanted views.
By Kent Gliadon April 2, 2026
How KG Landscape used screen plantings and intentional design to block unwanted views and create a private, beautiful yard for a Wayzata homeowner.
drainage in Edina, MN sideyard
By Kent Gliadon March 31, 2026
How KG Landscape solved drainage, privacy, and curb appeal with a dry creek bed and screen plantings for an Edina homeowner's wet, unusable side yard.
A lush green lawn leading to a waterfront with boats docked at a pier, framed by trees and a stone retaining wall.
March 18, 2026
See how KG Landscape used topdressing to restore a thinning, uneven lawn on a lakefront property in Minnetonka, MN. Expert lawn renovation for lasting results.
Side-by-side comparison of a residential lawn showing a dry, dormant state and a lush, green state after treatment.
By Kent Gliadon March 18, 2026
Learn how topdressing and overseeding transformed a struggling new construction lawn in Mendota Heights, MN. KG Landscape shares the process and results.
Before and after example of sloped front yard with drainage issues, now fixed and lawn restored.
By Kent Gliadon March 16, 2026
Spot drainage problems early in Bloomington, MN. Learn the warning signs of yard water issues and when to call a pro. Get a free evaluation.
New build front lawn curb appeal with landscaping and green grass.
By Kent Gliadon March 13, 2026
New lawn dying after move-in? Learn why builder landscaping fails in Bloomington and how to fix the soil problems underneath. Free evaluation.
Before and after comparison of a backyard, showing a dry, brown lawn transformed into a lush, vibrant green landscape.
By Kent Gliadon March 11, 2026
Learn how compost-based topdressing restores thin, patchy lawns in Minneapolis. Discover the process, benefits, and best timing for this natural lawn care solution.
Hillside landscaping with stone steps and lit path.
By Kent Gliadon March 9, 2026
Avoid the terracing mistakes that cause wall failures on Eden Prairie slopes. Learn what goes wrong and how to build it right the first time.
A blue house with a landscaped garden and a front yard with a green, sloping lawn.
By Kent Gliadon March 9, 2026
Discover how underground piping systems and topdressing improve drainage and turf quality in St. Paul yards. KG Landscape explains the process and long-term benefits.
By Kent Gliadon March 9, 2026
Faced with tight constraints in a small Edina backyard, our team devised a solution that created a comfortable patio along with increased privacy for our client.
A before-and-after comparison of a yard, showing a dirt-covered lawn transformed into a lush, green grassy lawn.
By Kent Gliadon March 6, 2026
By employing double-pass aeration and overseeding, we were able to replenish a South Minneapolis lawn that had suffered years of neglect and was failing to thrive.
Steps with landing and railing for stoop project example.
By Kent Gliadon March 4, 2026
Cracking front steps in Eden Prairie? Learn why concrete steps fail in Minnesota winters and when replacement with proper footings is the real fix.
Using boulders to turn a sloped lawn into usable space.
By Kent Gliadon March 2, 2026
Your Eden Prairie landscaping looked great 15 years ago. Here's how to tell when it's time for a full renovation and what that process involves.
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