Landscape Design & Outdoor Living in Duluth, MN

Stone steps ascend a manicured garden lined with green hedges and shrubbery, near a black lamp post.
Lush green lawn with curved brown borders alongside tan gravel beds.

Transform Your Yard With a Premier Landscaping Contractor

A well-designed outdoor space extends the comfort and function of your home beyond its walls. At Stone Forge LLC, we are a full-service outdoor living and landscaping company. We create outdoor living environments that blend natural beauty with lasting structure—giving you more space to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors.


Based in Duluth and serving the greater Northland, we design and build landscapes that work with your property’s layout, solve site challenges, and create visual flow between structures and nature. From patios and walkways to comprehensive garden design and plantings, fire features, and landscape design, we bring your vision to life with quality craftsmanship and thoughtful planning.

Outdoor Living Spaces With Purpose and Style

Outdoor living isn’t just about having a patio. It’s about creating connected, livable spaces where your family and friends want to gather. Whether you’re starting with a blank canvas or renovating an existing yard, we provide full-service design and construction for:

  • Outdoor kitchens and dining areas
  • Fire pits and fireplaces
  • Stone and paver patios
  • Built-in seating and retaining walls
  • Garden pathways and walkways
  • Landscape lighting and borders
  • Grading, drainage, and lawn reshaping
  • Softscape integration (planting beds, trees, shrubs)


We believe in blending natural materials with functional layouts to create outdoor environments that feel intentional and enduring.

Full-Service Landscape Design & Plantings

Great landscaping starts with a solid plan, and true outdoor living requires a balance of hardscaping and softscaping. We don't just build the patio; we provide all the garden design and plantings to ensure all elements of your space work in harmony.


Our landscape design services include:

  • Site evaluation and concept planning
  • Softscape integration (planting beds, trees, shrubs, and mulch)
  • Native, climate-hardy, and low-maintenance plant selections
  • Integrated lighting and irrigation planning
  • Grading and drainage solutions
  • Low-maintenance and native plant options


Whether you're designing a modern courtyard or a rustic woodland garden, we tailor every element to your goals, space, and budget.

Hardscape Installation

We specialize in building permanent, load-bearing landscape features that define your space and withstand Minnesota’s seasons. Our hardscape services include:

  • Patios and paver systems
  • Stone and block retaining walls
  • Decorative borders and edging
  • Outdoor steps and landings
  • Seating walls and raised beds
  • Flagstone, slate, and concrete paths


With over 20 years of masonry and outdoor construction experience, we ensure every hardscape element is built with proper base preparation, drainage, and installation techniques.

Planting & Garden Integration

Stone Forge offers softscape services that bring life and texture to your outdoor design. We install garden beds, trees, shrubs, and native plantings that thrive in northern climates while supporting pollinators, erosion control, and four-season interest.

Common additions include:

  • Foundation plantings
  • Seasonal garden beds
  • Shade trees and privacy screens
  • Mulch and groundcover installation
  • Rock gardens and decorative stonework

Our designs consider bloom times, growth habits, sun exposure, and long-term maintenance needs.

Grading & Drainage

Proper grading and drainage are key to the long-term success of any outdoor space. We assess your site’s slopes and runoff paths, then implement solutions to manage water and reduce erosion, such as:

  • Swale and berm construction
  • French drains and dry wells
  • Lawn leveling and reshaping
  • Permeable paver systems
  • Gutter and downspout extensions

These systems keep your outdoor areas functional, safe, and protected year-round.


Why Choose Stone Forge for Landscaping?

We bring a craftsman’s mindset to every landscape project. While many companies focus on just plants or just patios, we bring both together as a full-service landscaping contractor—ensuring every part of your yard works in harmony.

Homeowners across Duluth choose Stone Forge because we offer:

  • Over 20 years of outdoor construction and masonry experience
  • Full-service design and build capabilities
  • Creative, custom layouts—not cookie-cutter solutions
  • Durable materials and correct installation methods
  • Clear communication and budget transparency
  • A deep understanding of local climate and plant performance


Whether you want a cozy outdoor nook or a fully equipped backyard living area, we deliver results that are both beautiful and built to last.

Stone path bordered by manicured hedges and a tall green vine wall.
Garden with cycad, gravel, and artificial turf separated by edging.

Our Outdoor Living Service Area

Stone Forge LLC provides outdoor living and landscape design services throughout:

  • Duluth, MN
  • Hermantown
  • Proctor
  • Cloquet
  • Two Harbors
  • Rice Lake
  • Superior, WI

We work with homeowners, property managers, and small businesses within an 80-mile radius of Duluth.

Start Planning Your Outdoor Living Project

You deserve a yard that works for you. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a space for entertaining, Stone Forge LLC can design and build a complete outdoor living area tailored to your lifestyle.