Hothouse Horticulture

Hothouse Horticulture We design, build and maintain ecological landscapes with a focus on native plants and natural stone.

This downspout caused pooling in what used to be a turfgrass area worn by frequent human and 🐕 foot traffic. With caref...
10/15/2026

This downspout caused pooling in what used to be a turfgrass area worn by frequent human and 🐕 foot traffic. With careful attention to grading and one especially hard-working joint between the stones, the pooling is resolved. Water now moves quickly to reach the mini rain garden on the other side of the path, just large enough to capture water from a heavy downpour. In the unlikely event of overflow, the additional garden beyond the fence can handle the water.

It's planting day at our Richfield project! We replaced most of the lawn at this client's house with native plantings an...
10/15/2026

It's planting day at our Richfield project! We replaced most of the lawn at this client's house with native plantings and a naturalistic seating area for people to gather. Plants were chosen to ensure interest in every season, thrive in the existing site conditions with minimal care, incorporate the client's favorite plant species, and maintain clear visibility at this street intersection. Thanks to the crew for braving today's rain to get these plants off to a great start!

Happy Indigenous People's Day. Every day is a good day to say we're on Dakota land, listen to Indigenous people, and do ...
10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous People's Day. Every day is a good day to say we're on Dakota land, listen to Indigenous people, and do better.

Vote for Peggy Flanagan...be part of electing the first ever Native American woman to the US Senate. Learn about and support the Land Back movement. And please follow Indigenous accounts. A few I love (look up the ones I couldn't tag here - they're worth it):



linda.black.elk


peggyflanagan

Hot take: I dislike typical French drains *because they are overutilized in landscaping.* (Edited to add the part in ast...
10/10/2026

Hot take: I dislike typical French drains *because they are overutilized in landscaping.* (Edited to add the part in asterisks - there's a time and place for French drains.) In Minnesota, things are still half frozen when we most need them to work. They use plastic and involve lots of excavation, which releases carbon from the soil into the air. They don't last long without repairs. They move water away instead of viewing it as a precious resource. I've seen trees killed by the trenching involved in French drain installs. Plus, many are just poorly installed.

There is a better way!

Case in point: This simple and beautiful solution solves a water issue that wasn't properly resolved by a French drain. This carefully graded flagstone path joint serves as a tiny dry creek bed to direct water from a downspout to a mini rain garden, where carefully chosen native plants will appreciate the moisture.

The team did a lovely job on this bluestone continuation of our client's existing concrete sidewalk, which ended awkward...
10/09/2026

The team did a lovely job on this bluestone continuation of our client's existing concrete sidewalk, which ended awkwardly in the middle of her yard. We cut a curve at the end of the concrete so it plays nicely with the new garden's curvy edge, and then we carried on with bluestone, a more environmentally sustainable choice than concrete.*

* The concrete industry uses about 1 billion tons of water a year, according to researchers Bhesh Kumar Karki, Pramshu Ghimire, et. al., who, fascinatingly, inquired into using waste water for the purpose.

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Hey all y'all, I want to introduce the lovely faces (and 💪💪) behind our work this season! Meet Jordan and Listen. They w...
10/06/2026

Hey all y'all, I want to introduce the lovely faces (and 💪💪) behind our work this season! Meet Jordan and Listen. They work hard, solve problems thoughtfully, make a fabulous team, bring loads of knowledge and experience from past work and passions, and create not only beautiful gardens and landscapes with me but also JOY, every single day.

10/02/2026

We had a great time unloading a giant log that will serve as a bench in a front yard seating area and double as habitat in our client's new, mostly native garden. To move the log we fashioned a come-along out of a farm jack and chains, and we ratcheted it inch by inch into place.

As part of our mission to landscape in a climate conscious way, we try to avoid the heavy machinery that would normally be used to move something so large on a job site. In so doing, we keep emissions down and preserve soil health by avoiding unnecessary compaction.

If you've been wanting to change your landscape in some way, now is a great time to reach out! We design and build clima...
09/30/2026

If you've been wanting to change your landscape in some way, now is a great time to reach out! We design and build climate conscious landscapes in the Twin Cities area, and we're booking design consultations now to get clients ready for the 2027 season. Fall is the perfect time to start the process!

Let us help you trade in part of your lawn for native plants, remake that failing retaining wall with locally sourced stone, build a patio where you can enjoy outdoor time with loved ones, start a productive food garden, give your home beautiful curb appeal for both humans and pollinators, and beyond.

We love what we do, and we love our clients--and we bring that energy to every project.

Call us, maybe even through your produce as pictured here, or just send us a message!

A sweet little native plant to consider for your garden, rue anemone loves sandy or loamy soil in part sun or shade. It'...
09/24/2026

A sweet little native plant to consider for your garden, rue anemone loves sandy or loamy soil in part sun or shade. It's normally a spring bloomer, but this one at one of our client's gardens decided to give us a second show this season.

Bonus: check out the wildlife signs on the gro-low sumac in the background. Wasp galls and other "imperfections" frequently appear on this plant. These are signs of the very life we're trying to support with our gardens. If something is not eating your garden, then it is not part of an ecosystem! 🌱🐛🐝

This project on a double lot in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood has been unfolding in steps. Last season we laid plastic ...
09/18/2026

This project on a double lot in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood has been unfolding in steps. Last season we laid plastic to kill existing plant matter (lots of not great stuff was present) while minimally disturbing the soil. The new minimalist pergola and gravel patio, built with careful attention to water management, extends this sweet growing family's space to hang out. Up next are extensive native gardens and a small lawn area around the patio. Stay tuned for the finished space!

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