Muddy backyard out. RoseCreek cobblestone in.
Como Park, Saint Paul — 2025
A backyard daycare space that needed to work. Budget-conscious design that delivered.
Lizzy runs an in-home daycare out of her Como Park home — which means her backyard isn't just a backyard. It's a workspace. When a large tree in the yard was removed, it took the garden bed with it and left behind a muddy, bare patch of ground that wasn't doing anyone any favors. The shade that had stunted the grass for years was gone, but so was everything else.
She knew she wanted something functional — a clean, level surface where she could put a picnic table for the kids. She also had a real budget to work with. Haven and Jacob presented material and layout options, worked through the numbers with her, and landed on a plan that fit: Willow Creek Cobblestone in the RoseCreek blend, laid in a 3-piece freestyle pattern with a connecting walkway along the house.
RoseCreek is the most popular color Heritage Outdoors has personally installed in Saint Paul. The warm brick-reds and charcoal tones against Lizzy's blue-gray stucco might sound like a bold combination — but it works. Red against cool siding reads as rich and grounded, not loud. The backyard went from a muddy problem to the most-used spot on the property.
A tree came out. It left a mess behind.
The large tree had dominated this corner of the yard for years — suppressing the grass with its shade and anchoring a garden bed around its base. Once it was removed, all of that was gone too: bare dirt, disturbed soil, and no real surface for the kids to use. The yard needed a plan.
Como Park, Saint Paul MN — backyard before paver install · post tree removal · 2025
Three things that shaped the design.
250 square feet of RoseCreek cobblestone. The most-used spot in the yard.
Willow Creek Cobblestone RoseCreek — warm brick-reds and rich charcoals in a 3-piece freestyle pattern that feels handcrafted, not templated. A connecting walkway runs along the house to the patio, giving the whole space a coherent flow. The blue-gray stucco behind it sets the whole palette off perfectly.
Completed Willow Creek Cobblestone RoseCreek paver patio & walkway — Como Park, Saint Paul MN — 2025 · Heritage Outdoors LLC
Paver patio questions we hear all the time
How much does a paver patio cost in Saint Paul, MN?
Paver patios with Heritage Outdoors typically run $35–$50+ per square foot installed in the Twin Cities metro, depending on paver material, size, and site conditions. Heritage Outdoors has a $5,000 project minimum and works with homeowners to find a design and material that fits their budget. Call 651-219-3668 for a free estimate.
What is Willow Creek Cobblestone RoseCreek blend?
Willow Creek Cobblestone is a tumbled concrete paver available in multiple color blends. The RoseCreek blend features warm brick-reds and charcoal tones — it's the most popular color Heritage Outdoors has installed in Saint Paul. The tumbled finish gives it an old-world, handcrafted appearance that works especially well against blue, green, and gray siding.
Can a paver patio be installed where a tree was removed?
Yes — as long as the stump and root ball have been properly ground down and removed. Tree removal often leaves behind disturbed, uneven soil that needs to be re-graded and compacted before a paver base can be installed. Heritage Outdoors handles the base prep from scratch to ensure proper drainage and a stable, long-lasting surface.
Do you install paver patios in Como Park, Saint Paul?
Yes — Heritage Outdoors serves Como Park and all Saint Paul neighborhoods, as well as the entire Twin Cities metro. Call 651-219-3668 for a free on-site estimate.
What is a 3-piece freestyle paver pattern?
A 3-piece freestyle pattern uses three different paver sizes laid in a non-repeating, organic arrangement — as opposed to a standard running bond or herringbone. The result is a natural, varied look that works well with tumbled pavers like Willow Creek Cobblestone. It's a great choice when you want a patio that feels handcrafted rather than geometric.
Backyard in need of a real surface? Let's make it work.
Heritage Outdoors serves Como Park, Saint Paul, and the entire Twin Cities metro. We'll come out, look at the space, and put together a plan that fits your budget and your yard.
Jacob & Haven. Family owned and operated out of Saint Paul. Hardscape and landscape design-build done right — from the first call to final walkthrough.
651-219-3668 haven@heritageoutdoorsmn.com