Category Archives: design

Unique Stone Gifts

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Hedberg Rocks

What do you give the person who has everything? How about something elemental and beautiful, carved from natural stone? Here are a few of our favorite stone things to give as gifts. Continue reading →

Posted in decorating, design, entertainment, Gardening, Holiday decorating, Water Feature | Tagged bench, candlebar, decorating, gift cards, gifts, Hedberg, Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies, Hedberg Nursery, landscaping, limestone, water feature, wine rack | Leave a comment

Hedberg customers win New Hope RAVE! Award

Posted on October 10, 2011 by splant

Hedberg customers Roger and Marilyn Harma were recently recognized for outstanding exterior renovations on their home by the City of New Hope. The 2011 RAVE! Award is a great acknowledgement of the work the couple put into renovations on the house they built in 1977. Continue reading →

Posted in design, home improvement, masonry, renovation | Tagged Harma, Hedberg, Hedberg Masonry Selection Center, masonry, stone | Leave a comment

It’s a Brick House

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Hedberg Rocks

In 1991 my wife and I bought a “starter” home in Maple Grove. It had orange siding, a small amount of orange brick and a buckskin roof. After several years of finishing the basement we decided we needed more room for storage so we added on to the garage. We wanted to change the exterior appearance of our home and we knew we wanted brick because we love it. Continue reading →

Posted in backyard, construction, design, home improvement, landscape, masonry | Tagged brick, curb appeal, driveway, exterior design, Hedberg, Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies, home exterior, man shack, paver, permeable pavers | Leave a comment

Accessorizing Your Garden

Posted on August 23, 2011 by gschaal

Just as interior designers use throw pillows to decorate a living room or fashion designers add that perfect necklace to a classic “little black dress,” landscape designers know accessorizing a garden can mean the difference between a “ho hum” … Continue reading →

Posted in backyard, decorating, design, Gardening, landscape | Tagged Gardening, Hedberg, Hedberg Nursery, native plants, pond | Leave a comment

Stone Panels That Really Rock Your World

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Hedberg Rocks

Our friends at Norstone have taken natural stone to a new level. They’ve made it elegant, contemporary and as easy to install as tile. And that means you can put it just about anywhere. This post includes photos of several interior rooms and a video clip from DIY network showing how easy it is to install. Continue reading →

Posted in decorating, design, home improvement | Tagged bath, column, DIY, fireplace, Hedberg, Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies, interior design, kitchen, Norstone, stone, stone panel, tile, wall | Leave a comment

How to Choose a Landscape Contractor

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Hedberg Rocks

Our topic today is how to find the right landscape professional for your needs. Do you need a Landscape Architect, a landscape designer, a design+build firm, an installer, or a combination? It depends on your project and your budget. The more extensive your job, the more you will lean toward an architect or design professional to get you started. They will work with you to draw up plans and either hire an installation crew or recommend one. Design+build firms handle complete projects. If your project is well defined, you may benefit from working directly with a landscape installer.

But how do you choose from the thousands of landscape professionals in our area?
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Winter Wishing Time

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Hedberg Rocks

Chase away the winter blahs and get fired up for next spring by watching two videos from the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association’s 2010 awards. Continue reading →

Posted in backyard, design, entertainment, landscape, pond | Tagged Axel Landscape, Hedberg, landscape, MNLA, patio, Signature Patio, Southview Design, water feature | Leave a comment

Naturally Affordable

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Hedberg Rocks

Stone is a great material to use both on the exterior of your home and the interior. It can enhance any room in the house. Stone is a versatile material that can be used on accent walls, backsplashes, wine cellars, columns, flooring, bathroom walls and more. You can get the rich look you want without spending a fortune. Natural Thin Veneer is an affordable ways to bring the elegance of stone into your home. Continue reading →

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Queen Of Leftovers

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Hedberg Rocks

My family knows that I can open a refrigerator that holds nothing but leftovers and butter and whip up a gourmet meal. It’s a challenge I enjoy, especially with the economy the way it’s been lately. I refuse to waste anything that has still has a possible use. Two of my favorite landscape features came from the clearance area at Hedberg. My paver patio is a combination of several paver colors. We call that a “field blend”. It’s like a gourmet meal made from leftovers. The other is a small mosiac flagstone patio, a patchwork motif. Continue reading →

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10 “Must Have” Features in Today’s New Homes

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Hedberg Rocks

Home features, like fashion, change over time. With the move toward smaller homes with more cost effective architecture, what was “in” a few years ago isn’t hot anymore. Casual living, entertaining and flexible spaces are key to what today’s home … Continue reading →