Cary at Stonecrop Design created a beautiful plan for our large front yard that we could easily…read moreimplement in a phased approach. She was extremely thorough and knowledgeable and made sure she included special plant requests into our plan. I especially appreciated that she is an advocate for plants that are native to our area. She also educated us on how we could easily add a rain garden to another area of our yard. She even accompanied me to the garden center to help shop for the right planters to frame up our front door. She can do as little or as much as you'd like for your landscaping projects -- from providing a plan to serving as the project manager, buyer and/or planter to implementing the entire plan from start to finish. I highly recommend her!

Cary made us complimentary planters for the summer and the winter to put outside of our business…read more(Turtle Bread Company-Longfellow) and they were BEAUTIFUL. She offered to make them for us, dropped them off, maintained them, and we received many compliments all year long! In the summer, the planters were filled with so many great things that not only looked amazing but tasted great too (strawberries, thyme, spinach). We are so grateful for everything that Cary has done for us and recommend her to anyone!

Five year update: There is not a day gors by that we don't love the view of our landscaped yard…read more As requested, Trio installed native plants that attract birds, since my hobby is photographing birds. But the result was much more, the variety of flowers, shrubs and trees, (some bearing berries for birds) is the envy of the entire neighborhood. The plants have matured into a planned "painting" of contrasting foliage. My experience is that money spent outside of the house goes further than remodel money spent inside...maybe it is the "alive" thing that plants have. That sounds dumb, but seeing the seasons change in my yard is life affirming. Thanks, Diana. Larry and Helen

I called Trio Landscaping last fall to discuss a landscaping project we needed for our backyard…read more This is a duplex that hasn't had much loving care to the landscape due to it being a rental property. Now that my husband and I, the owners, moved in, we wanted a space that felt "finished", cozy and a place where we would like to hang out. Diana, the owner of Trio Landscaping, was excellent to work with. She spent a lot of time getting a good understanding of our budget and what we wanted before she created a plan and sent it to us. We had several zoom calls discussing the plan and making minor revisions to ensure it met our needs. Her design is spot on for our space. We were out of town the week the construction took place and came back to a completely new backyard! It has transformed the way we spend time in the back yard - hanging out with friends, grilling and just reading and relaxing. I now have a backyard I am proud to show off. The Trio Landscaping team are all top notch professionals! Thank you, Trio Landscaping!

Good Things is a gem and always a must-stop for me when I'm bopping around White Bear Lake! Every…read moretime I pop in, I find something new--whether it's cookbooks, cards, puzzles, kitchen gadgets, jewelry, clothing....you name it. The selection here feels endless in the best way. Allow yourself some time because the store is pretty big. I especially love coming here when I need a gift or something Minnesota-based as they always have unique, MN-feeling items that hit the mark. It's the kind of boutique where you can happily wander and browse for A WHILE. I haven't had much interaction with staff beyond checkout, and I've noticed they don't typically come out onto the floor--at least not during my last couple of Thursday visits during Marketfest. That said, checkout has always been smooth. Highly recommend if you're in the area and love a good browse through a thoughtfully selected mix of finds! Also, highly suggest joining the rewards program and checking out the clearance section while you're here... there could be some great deals tucked away!

We stopped in to the Good Things store while visiting White Bear Lake on Monday morning. This is an…read moreamazing store! I would definitely call this a "must see" boutique. There are 3 parts to this store and you owe it to yourself to experience them all! I started in the style area, which is the clothing part of the store. This is an upscale women's apparel store, with habitat, Liverpool, Johnny Was, and many other upscale brands. All of it is beautifully curated and displayed. You will have fun browsing the racks. The sales associates were super helpful and knew exactly how to interact with people--making customers feel welcome, but not pressured to buy. Downstairs, there is an amazing sales area. Don't miss this gem! Bargains galore and beautiful things! I'm sure it changes regularly. Then stop at the cafe and have a coffee, pastry, or freshly baked cookie. All the treats look and smell delicious. The staff was very sweet and service was prompt. After that, continue shopping at the Good Things gift shop. This is a top notch gift shop the likes of which I rarely see. It is brimming with themed displays for almost every interest or occasion. If you can't find a gift here, you may never find it! Seriously. You can wander in this shop for an entire morning and still not see everything. I hope you stop by Good Things. It's a fabulous shop. Locally owned. Go there for your next gift.

Mark and Barbara Letourneau provided excellent service -- including advice about future care -- for…read morea small area of our property in Vadnais Heights, MN. They removed a large shrub that was blocking view of garden from the house, replaced a crabapple tree we lost last year & reseeded an area of the garden we had long neglected. They were a pleasure to work with, and we wouldn't hesitate to call on them again. Nicki & Craig Hyser

From the owner: Letourneau Landscaping, Inc is a locally owned business in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. We have…read moreprovided beautiful landscapes for over 25 years. Letourneau Landscaping, Inc is licensed and fully insured. We are also a member of the MNLA (Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association). Letourneau Landscaping is the proud winner of the Best of 2017 & 2018 in White Bear Lake Magazine!

Arianna was highly responsive and punctual with our needs. We had a massive pile of mulch dropped…read moreoff for our garden that we needed to haul into our backyard from the driveway, along with pressure washing the side of our house. Between Arianna and her helper, they impressively managed to take care of everything within a few hours. We are grateful for them fulfilling our needs at an awesomely reasonable value!

From the owner: Hello, My name is Arianna. I own Green Thumb Creations, as a small business we strive to make sure…read moreall our customers are happy and every job done is above their expectations! I do a little bit of everything from yard cleanups, miscellaneous projects, to indoor projects!

A giant branch broke off a tree in our backyard recently during a storm, and we actually live right…read morearound the corner from the owners of this business and see their trucks all the time. Serendipitous! They were able to get us in within a couple of weeks, and the communication was quick and great. The service itself was fantastic, and they cleaned everything up perfectly at the end so you barely even knew they were there. Owner is friendly and walked me through the process both before and after. Highly recommend!

I requested 4 trees to be cut down and removed. The work was completed, however in the process,…read morethey apparently dropped a tree onto my neighbors yard and on his new driveway. They didn't bother to clean up their mess on his yard Or driveway. it's one thing to have the turf damage done to my yard because they were my trees, but I didn't expect them to cause damage to my neighbors yard. I have called to complain but have only been able to leave a message. I asked for a reply and am waiting for their response. I'll post again depending on the outcome. I have since talked with Anna and she is refusing to rectify the problem. Consequently, I am changing from 2 stars to 1. I do NOT recommend them to anyone else.

I own a Tree Service and I work closely with HomeFront Lawn & Landscaping. Their owner Caleb is…read morevery easy to deal with and I've been very impressed with the work I've seen. I refer him to all of my clients looking for lawn care or landscaping!

From the owner: HomeFront Lawn & Landscape offers full property maintenance services. These services include weekly…read moremowing, fertilization, spring & fall cleanups, and much more. Locally owned and operated serving White Bear Lake and surrounding communities. Call today for a free estimate!

We have worked with them for a couple of years and are very satisfied! They are like clockwork…read moreshowing up, are very easy to work with, do a great job, and are responsive to requests.

Very Poor Customer Service. After almost a month of trying to talk with someone and repeated…read morepromises of quick assistance, I got a message saying that an account representative would contact me in 1 to 2 weeks. Judge for self, but not off to a good start.

I had a wedding in our backyard for 150 people, first post COVID-19 event on May 28, always a…read morechallenge in Minnesota! Our three gardeners from Redpath, Connie, Laurie, and Jenn, could not have done a better job. They were so attentive to details and showed up in pouring rain and very cold conditions to make the day memorable. Many guests commented about how Park-like the gardens were. Also, so many of our guests took pictures of their families in front of the gardens. Thank you Redpath for making the day unforgettable!

From the owner: Our company has experience and knowledge in new garden installation, garden renovation, and garden…read moremaintenance throughout the growing season. We also have an extensive background and understanding in garden design, in which we are highly flexible and personal when creating which each separate customer.