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KEENAN & SVEIVEN Easiest way to get inspired:
A surefire way to get inspired for the summer landscaping season is to spend a winter in Minnesota.
Top tip:
Plan ahead. It is never too early to bring your landscape architect into the mix. Our design/build approach is a collaboration with all team members working together toward a common goal.
Common misconception:
That construction doesn’t take very long. A great deal of coordination goes into a landscape project, and that takes time. But when it is done and done well, all that seems to be a distant memory.
A classic that will never go out of style:
The use of authentic materials like brick and stone provides a classic, timeless quality regardless of the design style.
Trend you love:
Setting new trends. We strive to put trends in perspective in order to create landscapes that raise the bar.
Single feature for instant curb appeal: Curb appeal is a feeling, an emotion. All the landscape elements should fit seamlessly and work as a whole. Punch at the front door is a good starting point, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle.
Secret to a great garden:
A great garden needs lots of attention. Consider hiring a professional.
Your company’s trademark:
We all share a can-do attitude. We enjoy building relationships, taking on new challenges and collaborating with our clients to develop artful spaces.
208 Artful Living
| Magazine of the North
Bob Wallace, landscape architect