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December 10th NewsletterThe 2020 "Social Distanced" Patio & the New Online Field ShopTHE FIELD SHOP Introducing The Field Shop - Our new online store. Our first items for sale are the Field Fillers - plant packages for sun and shade. Pre-order online and pick up will be available the day before the plant sale. Oh - and we have [...]

Protect your investment!  As the weather turns to cold and normal food sources become scarce, your shrubs and young trees begin to look pretty tasty to a hungry rabbit.  One of the most important and easiest things you can do for your landscape is to protect vulnerable trees and shrubs from animal damage over the winter […]

As we are fast approaching Autumn, you probably expect your garden to be in the full extent of its beauty. However, something sinister could be lurking below. You may have noticed lately that your soil looks like coffee grounds or even hamburger meat. One thing that could be causing this is the invasive jumping worm! […]

A recent study showed that Minneapolis has lost 50% of its tree canopy since 1950. And that was before the tornado that wiped out huge swaths of trees in North Minneapolis and Emerald Ash Borer, which will kill tens of thousands of trees in our communities. In 2017, Field formed a non-profit with other members […]

Walking in the woods is a calming experience. The Japanese even have a word for it, Shinrin-yoku, which means “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere.” I find that I am often magnetized to forest paths. Especially in the spring and fall, without mosquitos and in these transitional times there is so much to […]

Giving your trees a little tender loving care is critical for maximal growth rate and health. Watering New Trees Trees need infrequent deep watering. A tree gator or bag is great for watering your young trees because you fill the bag with water and it slowly waters the tree. (see video). Hand watering is great […]

Clients are often surprised when they hear that it is common for our designs to include 5 to 7 trees.  An urban lot of standard dimension can easily accommodate two large trees (one on the boulevard and one in the back yard, for example) and 5 small to medium trees. Here are a couple things […]

Diversity is the most important thing to remember when selecting trees for your landscape. After Dutch Elm laid waste to the urban forest in the 1970s, city’s and homeowners made the mistake of eagerly planting a very limited number of tree species. They filled our neighborhoods with the fastest growing trees they could find –silver […]

As a company that has been designing, installing and loving landscapes for 15 years, we can tell you one thing –trees are the most important part of your landscape (and the overall regional eco-scape!).  Trees provide shade, habitat, privacy and coziness.  They frame the view.  Create transitions.  Winter interest.  Can be edible.  Not to mention […]

Landscaping is changing. These days it’s less about digging and heavy machinery and more about outdoor space-creation. Home owners want the architectural elements that help them to fully live in their outdoor space – whether it’s dining, relaxing, cooking or gardening. That’s where FieldStudio comes in. FieldStudio designs and builds landscape structures in metal and wood. That […]