--- title: "yardscapes Inc. — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/yardscapes-inc-pfvwus-pf~151861339 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~151861339.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "yardscapes Inc." category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1263737c03d16eff_3392-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420, United States" latitude: 44.8358 longitude: -93.2778 phone: "(952) 887-2794" website: http://www.yardscapesinc.com rating: 4.6 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 126 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # yardscapes Inc. Original Houzz profile: [yardscapes Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/yardscapes-inc-pfvwus-pf~151861339) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis, Woodbury, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Saint Louis Park, Maplewood, Richfield, Inver Grove Heights, Savage, Prior Lake, Shoreview, Rosemount, White Bear Lake, Golden Valley, West Saint Paul, Hopkins, Saint Paul, Mendota Heights, Orono, North Oaks, Wayzata, Deephaven, Excelsior, Tonka Bay, Dellwood, Lilydale, Greenwood, Sunfish Lake, Mendota - **Houzz rating:** 4.6 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Award winning - 50+ years in business Yardscapes' has over 50 years of luxury design / installation experience along with countless years of field experience, working with specialty installations. Our installation crews are comprised of well-trained professionals who have worked for years together. This combination of experience and expertise places us in a prime position to offer the best in all aspects of design and implementation. Our focus is on the design and installation of custom residential outdoor spaces and environments. We combine art + science to create a unique outdoor living project for every client. Each project can be constructed with a combination of natural stone and other hardscapes elements, a variety of plant materials, water features, patios, retaining walls, lighting, custom pools, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits. With the proper combination of natural elements; your personal natural environment can be created. Yardscapes' is celebrating over 50 years as an Associates of Landscape Architecture for doing luxury residential design / installation projects. As an award winning company and member of the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association, Yardscapes continues to be active in Parade of Homes tours and Midwest Home Luxury Home Tour on an annual basis. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Swimming Pool Design - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Drafting - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Natural Swimming Pools - Dog Run Construction - Rooftop Deck Installation - Green Roofing - Swimming Pool Construction - Custom Outdoor Fireplaces - Fence Installation - Landscape Construction ### Areas Served - Minneapolis - Woodbury - Eagan - Eden Prairie - Minnetonka - Edina - Saint Louis Park - Maplewood - Richfield - Inver Grove Heights - Savage - Prior Lake - Shoreview - Rosemount - White Bear Lake - Golden Valley - West Saint Paul - Hopkins - Saint Paul - Mendota Heights - Orono - North Oaks - Wayzata - Deephaven - Excelsior - Tonka Bay - Dellwood - Lilydale - Greenwood - Sunfish Lake - Mendota ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 1 million $20,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | yardscapes Inc. | | Address | Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420, United States | | Phone | (952) 887-2794 | | Website | http://www.yardscapesinc.com | | Followers on Houzz | 126 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yardscapes-Inc/295858707130551?ref=hl - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/Yardscapesinc?lang=en - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kopfmann-b03599159/ - Blog — http://yardscapesinc.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [yardscapes Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/yardscapes-inc-pfvwus-pf~151861339) - **Website:** http://www.yardscapesinc.com - **Phone:** (952) 887-2794 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - MNLA Member and Award Winner. ASLA Member. - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [Housing First Minnesota](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/housing-first-minnesota-pfvwus-pf~344190101) - [NARI of Minnesota](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nari-of-minnesota-pfvwus-pf~403777539) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 — 5 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 20.0 - Value: 20.0 ### All 5 reviews **★★★ — HU-915065161, May 2021** > This review is written ~3 years after work is completed. The design and workmanship is 100% good. We had a bluestone patio installed, low voltage lighting, irrigation system, sod and all trees, shrubs and plants. Approximate cost $80K. Their crew is experienced and do excellent work. I would give them a five star review if they fix or attempt to correct the following issues as I see fit. > > We wanted a rabbit/deer free design and plantings. Along with primarily perennials that don’t take a lot of personal maintenance. In the past three years we lost one Serbian weeping pine tree due to rabbits, 3 Dakota Pinnacle Birch trees (due to bronze birch borers) and numerous box woods. I think their shortcomings is the total lack of sitting down with you as a client and pointing out potential issues on insect pests and wild life. They’ve been in business over 45 years and this shouldn’t be new to them. We never knew that we should be on the lookout for bronze birch borers or put a metal fence around our pine to prevent damage. > > I called them to see if they could install some new Dakota pinnacle birch to replace the three dead ones. Was told they can’t get hold of size 20 containers for them this year. Which is true. I did find some in LaCrosse WI, was willing to drive and get them if they would take out the dead ones and replace with new ones I purchased. I was willing to pay them whatever they wanted to do the job. Was politely told they can’t do it, don’t have the time. Needless to say I was highly disappointed considering I recommended them to my two neighbors that were building new homes as well. Between us we spent close to $200K I then called Davey Tree Company and bought 3 Parkland Pillar birch and they will remove the dead Dakota birch plant new ones. And they didn’t even get this work on my property to begin with in the beginning. Be prepared to be on your own down the road as Yardscapes is not prone or willing to help you down the road when your one year warranty expires on your plantings. **★★★★★ — Dan Murphy, Oct. 2016** > I have employed Yardscapes to create and install large scale landscaping projects for four properties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Founder and owner Dave Kopfmann is a creative genius. His company is professional, ethical and competitively priced. The work is uniformly of the highest quality. I enthusiastically recommend him and his team. **★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2015** > Yardscapes designed and built an outstanding backyard space consisting of a full outdoor dining area, stone spa, firepit, and related structures and comprehensive yard landscaping. The design was brilliant, with different options presented, discussed and agreed. The team were thoughtful, detail-oriented and professional. From the outset, they worked to develop a custom space that would work for us and for the house. The stone work is absolutely stunning, we like it more every year and truly distinguishes them from the competition. The spa in particular is a standout. Yardscapes kept in constant communication, and implementation of the project was timely and within budget (including change orders). We could not have been happier with the whole experience... they know their business, and they execute it well. Years later, Yardscapes responds at a moment's notice whenever we have questions or would like some follow up or an alteration. It doesn't get any better -- give them a hard look if you are considering a project. **Comment from yardscapes Inc.:** > Thank you so much! Our whole team puts their heart and soul in to every project they design and build, so it always nice to hear that type of feedback from our clients! We truly appreciate your business! **★★★★★ — kmbear, Aug. 2015** > We have used Yardscapes on 4 different house projects over the past 10 years and have continued to be extremely pleased with the results and the process. They have helped us transform our yard(s) and create beautiful timeless outdoor spaces that are tailored to the environment and fit our lifestyle. They are professionals, very attentive to our opinions and have always continued with any maintenance issues after the project is complete. **Comment from yardscapes Inc.:** > Thank you for you kinds works! We love working with you guys and your continued loyalty is amazing! We appreciate your business! **★★★★★ — wapil, Aug. 2015** > Yardscapes did an excellent job of turning a bland hillside into a wonderfully terraced area of our yard by adding boulder and timber walls for garden spaces for what was then our new home. Additional terraced garden areas for my herbs, vegetables, flowers and greenhouse were skillfully blended into and at the edge of our wooded and natural habitat inspired yard. They understood our vision for the place and were ultimate professionals the whole way through. All of their work has stood the test of time, remaining intact and attractive for years and years. I'd highly recommend them to others. **Comment from yardscapes Inc.:** > Thank you so much! We strive to make the process as seamless as possible and we appreciate your trust in Yardscapes! ## Selected projects - [Pool House Terrace Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-house-terrace-addition-pj-vj~7861070) - Location: Wayzata, MN - Photos: 4 - [Tamarack Ranch New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tamarack-ranch-new-construction-pj-vj~7861105) - Location: Long Lake, MN - Photos: 9 - Description: When the builder designed this home, he wanted it to feel like a luxury country ranch. It is located on several acreages of land in Long Lake, MN. What’s more luxury than entertaining poolside during the warmer months? The natural limestone patios and custom vinyl pool say it all, along with an outdoor kitchen and two fire features! The views from this home are impeccable with woods surrounding and views of open grass fields, nicely set back-set back from Tamarack Road; it eludes peacefulness. W… - [Modern Lake Living on Lake Minnetonka, MN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-lake-living-on-lake-minnetonka-mn-pj-vj~7585246) - Location: Deephaven, MN - Photos: 15 - Description: Check out this architectural masterpiece on Lake Minnetonka, MN! From the butterfly roofline, tennis court, and entertainers backyard you wouldn't want to leave! We were lucky enough to help design the exterior of this lakeside home and let our creativity become a reality with the pool, custom bench and fire feature, retaining walls, and plantings. - [City Luxury Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-luxury-living-pj-vj~7585271) - Location: Edina, MN - Photos: 10 - Description: Yardscapes was fortunate to be involved in this Edina, MN new construction luxury build early in the planning stage. This was beneficial for many reasons but none bigger than being able to create the harmonious tie to the architecture with the design, hardscaping and plantings. There were a number of amenities such and a pool, hot tub and pergola with entertaining that the family wanted to have as part of their outdoor living spaces. They all needed to seamlessly flow from one space to another.… - [Modern Coastal Outdoor Living Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-coastal-outdoor-living-addition-pj-vj~7237343) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 8 - Description: This Edina, MN project started when the client’s contacted me about their desire to create a family friendly entertaining space as well as a great place to entertain friends. The site amenities that were incorporated into the landscape design-build include a swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor dining space with grill/kitchen/bar combo, a mortared stone wood burning fireplace, and a pool house. The house was built in 2015 and the rear yard was left essentially as a clean slate. Existing construction… - [Modern European Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-european-cottage-pj-vj~7237357) - Location: Excelsior, MN - Photos: 8 - Description: I was initially contacted by the builder and architect working on this Modern European Cottage to review the property and home design before construction began. Once the clients and I had the opportunity to meet and discuss what their visions were for the property, I started working on their wish list of items, which included a custom concrete pool, concrete spa, patios/walkways, custom fencing, and wood structures. One of the largest challenges was that this property had a 30% (or less) hardcov… - [Pool and Backyard Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-and-backyard-remodel-pj-vj~6910101) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This client contacted me to review their existing backyard landscaping and to see how a swimming pool could be added. At the first meeting the client stated that the patio size wasn’t large enough and that the paver material did not lend to the style of the home. The existing wood fire pit area was too small for large gatherings and they disliked the smoke. They used the fire area year-round. In the winter months they install a skating/hockey rink and want to have a larger gas fire area to accom… - [New Build Lake Minnetonka, MN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-build-lake-minnetonka-mn-pj-vj~5994824) - Location: Orono, MN - Photos: 13 - Description: Newly constructed contemporary home on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, MN. This beautifully crafted home featured a custom pool with a travertine stone patio and walkway. The driveway is a combination of pavers in different materials, shapes, and colors. - [Pool and Patio Remodel After House Fire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-and-patio-remodel-after-house-fire-pj-vj~6650627) - Location: Prior Lake, MN - Photos: 8 - [Front Yard Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-renovation-pj-vj~6910148) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This project is located on Lake Harriet Parkway in Minneapolis overlooking Lake Harriet. This older home has been meticulously updated on the inside but the outside needed improvement. The homeowners did not have any specific ideas on what they wanted but did know they did not like what it was other than the existing elm trees. To me there were a few items that stood out. The brick on the entrance stoop was beginning to crumble, the front concrete walk and steps although in relatively good condi… - [Checkerboard Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/checkerboard-pool-pj-vj~6910125) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: I was contacted by this past client to create a pool and patio design for their backyard during the fall of 2020. We fully completed the project August 2021. The main challenge was to create a design that would connect the new pool patio to the existing raised patio and lower-level door. We determined that a pool size of 18’x36’ would fit in the area and left enough space for a large patio around the pool. A few of the client’s request were to have a deep enough pool for a diving board and full… - [Suburban Porch and Landscaping Add On](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-porch-and-landscaping-add-on-pj-vj~5994735) - Location: Eden Prairie, MN - Photos: 20 - Description: The homeowners of the Eden Prairie property had always desired a more functional and usable backyard. The busy family of five enjoy the outdoors and are avid gardeners. Their desire and long-term goal was to have a place to enjoy a fire, patio, grilling area, and screen porch. In addition to those main structural elements the creation of privacy was also important. All of these desires needed to be worked around a majestic oak tree with a wide stretching canopy. Due to the overall scope of the p… - [Modern Lake Home Remodel - Before and After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-lake-home-remodel-before-and-after-pj-vj~4536977) - Location: Cumberland, WI - Photos: 16 - Description: Newly remodeled modern cabin in Wisconsin. Complete new landscape with granite boulder walls, paver patio, gravel driveway, boulder fire ring, - [Contemporary Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-remodel-pj-vj~3360991) - Location: Saint Louis Park, MN - Photos: 20 - Description: Tucked away in the Tyrol Hills neighborhood in Golden Valley, this newly renovated home needed a landscape design and installation to complement the architecture and complete the homeowner’s desire for a unified property. Upon my very first site visit to meet with the clients I identified that the narrow 10’ wide driveway positioned through the middle of the yard was difficult to navigate and did not allow guests enough room to open and close car doors. Another first impression I had was the ent… - [Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rooftop-landscaping-in-minneapolis-pj-vj~2661471) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 23 - Description: This is one of those jobs you dream about! Not to say it was an easy job to conquer, but we did it as a team, and learned a lot along the way as well. This project came to us as a referral from one of suppliers that we buy planters from, Twisted Elements. This homeowner went in looking for something out of the ordinary for his rooftop patio in Minneapolis. He really loved the custom metal designs that saw in their showroom, but needed a landscape company to help conceptualize all the elements an… - [Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-minnetonka-excelsior-pj-vj~3361384) - Location: Excelsior, MN - Photos: 21 - Description: I was contacted by the home owner and contactor of the new home to be interviewed for the project. The home was started by the time I was contacted and selected for the project. The site survey was already complete, including hard surface calculations (indicating how much hard surface can be installed on the site). The survey also showed the drainage management and proposed water flow direction on the site. The Architecture of the home has clean lines, wood post beam details, mortared masonry st… - [Horse Ranch & Country Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/horse-ranch-and-country-home-pj-vj~4082938) - Location: Medina, MN - Photos: 7 - Description: This country house situated on a horse ranch offers expansive views of rolling landscapes. The front entry is a mix of stones, the walkway was installed using tumbled travertine and limestone mortared walls. The expansive backyard entertaining space uses similar materials, with a wood burning fire pit, mortared with the same limestone as the wall stone. The plants and shrubs selected don't overwhelm the space, but offer a nice texture against the other elements. - [Farmhouse REvamp and REbuild](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-revamp-and-rebuild-pj-vj~2631332) - Location: Farmington, MN - Photos: 29 - Description: I pulled most of my inspiration from the architecture of the home. Along with the farm setting, with barns, silo, and fields with long views in all directions. I worked with the long, existing driveway as you approach the house not to block the tresses (detail). I wanted the limestone slabs to be visible from the long driveway, but it is also there to support the circular portion of the driveway as well. The front entrance was created with an old world feel to the driveway by using tumbled paver… - [Historic Landscape Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-landscape-remodel-pj-vj~2745703) - Location: Stillwater, MN - Photos: 12 - [MN Luxury Home Tour 2014](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mn-luxury-home-tour-2014-pj-vj~620100) - Location: Minnetonka, MN - Photos: 11 - Description: The style of this house was very fun to create a landscape design around. It was very whimsical! We played off of that when designing the fireplace, placing stones in irregular places. We wanted the paver patio to blend and not take away from the architecture, that's why we choose the browns and reds, but then brought in the irregular limestone pieces that are more golden to pop in the green grass! [See all 38 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/yardscapes-inc-pfvwus-pf~151861339) ## Ideabooks - [Ames](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72995547/list/ames) — 12 ideas - [yardscapesmpls's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30177931/list/yardscapesmpls-s-ideas) — 6 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/yardscapesmpls) ## Community Q&A **Q: Bird feeder copper** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this item still Available A: This exact one is not still available, but we have similar ones. One is painted black and the other is a mint green. Let us know if you are interested or we can always have one made for you as well. **Q: What taking out a wall can do, kitchen/dining before & after.** *(in Before & After)* A: Wow that feels incredibly spacious now! Beautiful job! **Q: before and after** *(in Before & After)* stained parquet floor A: I love refreshing perfectly good existing material! I could see that coming back into style now! Nice choice! **Q: Low red** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm trying to figure out what plants are the low red ones? A: Hi! They are begonia, which is an annual. **Q: what paver is this? Its beautiful.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi - yes, it is a paver by Anchor Block from their Charleston, Tumbled line. **Q: Estimate cost?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the typical pricing range for this type of outdoor fireplace? A: Hi Laura - Just saw this from a year ago and you may be beyond this project, but this whole fireplace with benches was around $25,000. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*