Outdoor Living

Biota helps transforms a small Minneapolis backyard into a paradise for gardening, meditating, and relaxing.

Once an unsightly patch of buckthorn, this Minnetonka yard is now a garden-filled woodland.

Photos providedDid you know there are more than 400 master gardeners in Hennepin County? And, for the last two years, one of the group’s biggest fundraising events—the annual garden tour—has been on hiatus? This...

Shine bright like a diamond

Like any responsible homeowner, you've taken all the precautions you can to get your home in top-notch, winter-proof shape. You re-caulked your windows and doors, replaced your furnace filter, covered your windows in plastic,...

Warmer weather means it’s time to fill those gardening beds with juicy tomatoes and plump squash. It may seem like a no-brainer to sequester these vegetables together, but is it? This year, ditch that...

Curated by Mary SubialkaSummer certainly wouldn’t be the same without the thirst-quenching goodness of watermelon. And with the end of summer in sight, it’s the perfect time to try something different beyond just slicing...

Photos courtesy of James HardieThe annual “Color of the Year” trend is no longer limited to interiors. Elevate your home’s exterior siding with Mountain Sage, a refreshing James Hardie colorway that encapsulates the spirit...

Photos courtesy of Loll DesignsAs we advance further into fall, it’s time to usher in the season of tricks, treats, and tantalizing home decor. Loll Designs, renowned for its sustainable and stylish outdoor furniture,...

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Your patio space will see drastic improvement with just a few simple additions

Photos by Troy ThiesWhile Anna Achtenberg was growing up in western Wisconsin, she couldn’t wait to escape small-town life. Now, every weekend, she can’t wait to go back. After living in the Twin Cities...

Jeff Schmit is the office administrator for Prestige Pools, but to him, the entire staff is bonded in a common mission: to make pools custom-built for their clients’ lifestyles. The local company, described as...

Photos by Tracy WalshFew city dwellers can say they have an island in their backyard. But Minneapolis graphic designers Meg and Chad Olson have even more than that—they’ve also got a waterfall, creek, frog...

Photos provided  Who isn’t eager to get outside, watch the flowers grow, and enjoy outdoor living? Yardzen, arguably one of the largest landscape design firms in the United States, recently released its annual Outdoor Living...

Photos courtesy of discovery+Will she make the cut or get clipped? That’s the question for contestant Meghan Petricka as she competes against six other competitors for the $50,000 prize in the new discovery+ show,...

Decades in the making, this St. Paul garden captures the subtle art of abstraction.

Kerry Brooks of Dock 6 Pottery creates decorative and functional pottery making sure each piece evokes a sensation of nature.

1. Premium Panel Umbrella Add a touch of 1970s flair to your outdoor setup with this groovy umbrella ($299), flaunting vintage pink, yellow, cream, and green block colors; 6 feet of shade; and adorable natural...

Influenced by different gardening styles from across the world, Francine creates a global oasis in her Minneapolis backyard.