Twenty years ago, Biota Landscapes planted its first seed—fueled by a passion for landscape design that’s beautiful, sustainable, and deeply connected to place. What started in 2005 with a small but mighty team has grown into a leading landscape design company known for thoughtful design, high-end craftsmanship, and a mission that’s never wavered: Design. Build. Sustain.
Now, in 2025, we reflect with pride on two decades of creating spaces where people, plants, and wildlife can truly thrive.
Rooted in Sustainability: 20 Years of biota Landscapes – Milestones that shaped us.

As we celebrate this milestone, our commitment remains strong: to build environments where ecosystems flourish and people feel connected to the land. That means continuing to:
• Prioritize renewable energy in our operations
• Minimize waste through intentional materials reuse
• Foster biodiversity through native plantings and regenerative design
• Collaborate with clients who value long-term stewardship over short-term trends
At biota, we don’t just create outdoor spaces—we cultivate living systems. And after 20 years, we’re just getting started.

Milestones:

• 2005 – Our story begins. Biota opens its doors and hires its first employee.
• 2006 – A seasonal installation at the MN Landscape Arboretum introduces our creative perspective.
• 2009 – We participate in our first home show, stepping into the public eye.
• 2010 – Five years strong—and we debut at the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show.
• 2011 – A new era of branding and signage brings Biota’s identity into focus.
• 2015 – A decade of dreaming and doing.
• 2016 – We’re featured as a show garden at the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show, showcasing our full creative range.
• 2018 – We purchased, renovated, and moved into our current headquarters on 48th Ave—our forever home.
• 2019 – Biota joins Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, blending natural beauty with fine art.
• 2020 – Our horticulture team switches to battery-powered tools charged by solar panels.
• 2021 – We commit to our mission fully. Solar panels were installed to power all of biotas headquarters. Solar-powered—sustainability, embodied.
• 2022 – We launched our H-2B seasonal program with a team of eight skilled employees from El Salvador.
• 2024 – Biota is honored by a visit from USAID for our participation in the H2B Program, recognizing our commitment to environmental progress.
• 2025 – We celebrate 20 years with the installation of a permeable driveway. This system filters rainwater back into the ground, reducing runoff and pollution while completing the circle of reuse and regeneration.

Award-Winning Impact:

Over the years, we’ve been proud recipients of numerous awards, including:
• 2025 MNLA Vision Award – Platinum for Sustainability Display & Outreach
• 2024 NALP Gold & Special Recognition for “Prairie Estate”
and many more!
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