Are you ready for patio season? Spring is finally settling into the Twin Cities, and when the sun shines, Minnesotans are flocking to bars and restaurants with patios for outdoor dining and socializing. Kare11 recently did a segment on the most popular question local bars and restaurants are receiving right now: Is your patio open? […]
Setting a Plant Budget One of the most common questions we get from prospective clients is how much plant design and service will cost. Ultimately, plants are a scalable solution—we can design installations that cost relatively little or installations that shoot for the moon. With that in mind, the most important part of the budgeting […]
Meet Plant Designer Stasha Switzer Stasha discusses her plant design background, her approach, and her favorite plants for indoor and outdoor spaces. Q: What is your design background or experience? A: I originally went to school for marketing where I really enjoyed creating graphics. I whet my appetite for plant design by working as […]
When you can’t go forest bathing, bringing elements of the forest inside can still have a positive impact on mood, recent research suggests. A study at the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics into the impact of biophilic design (which emphasizes connection with the natural world) found a positive impact on mood. Participants were assigned to complete […]
It’s back to school season, but at Plants by Design, we’re already thinking about the holidays. And if you manage an office or commercial space, it’s time for you to join us in thoughts of the wintry wonderland to come. The deadline to book holiday decor installations is September 1. As we look toward that […]