The Lake Minnetonka area's premier choice for landscape design, precision hardscaping, and professional turf management.
“Freshwater Landscaping did an amazing job with our home landscape project in Chaska. We got a very quick response with a bid and within a week they were out installing landscape rock, bed installation, mulch, and lawn repair. Their crews were great to work with and really cared about their work!”
“Freshwater Landscaping does outstanding work. They are reasonably priced, timely, and left my home looking better than expected. If you need any lawn services, this is the company to call first!”
“As a real estate agent, I rely on Freshwater Landscaping to get listings show-ready fast. Got to visit their shop in Wayzata and meet the team. Professional guys who understand curb appeal for West Metro homes. If you own a property in the Lake Minnetonka area, this is the crew you want.”
Searching for reliable landscapers around Lake Minnetonka? From professional Landscape Design and hardscape construction to essential Grading and Tree Services, Freshwater Landscaping handles projects of all sizes.
Whether you are looking for a new backyard patio or routine garden maintenance, we bring expert craftsmanship and dependable service to every property we maintain.
We build lasting outdoor spaces. From high-end paver patios to natural stone retaining walls, our landscaping services focus on structural integrity and timeless beauty. We understand the unique challenges of the Minnesota climate, ensuring our hardscapes withstand the brutal freeze-thaw cycles of our Minnesota winters.
Whether you’re looking to resolve a complex drainage issue through professional grading or want to completely transform your backyard into an entertainment hub, our team combines heavy-duty construction with aesthetic design to increase your home’s value and functionality.
Keep your property looking its best year-round with our comprehensive lawn maintenance programs tailored specifically for the surrounding Lake Minnetonka area. A great lawn doesn't happen by accident; it requires a consistent, science-based approach to nutrition and care.
Our programs go beyond just cutting the grass. We monitor the health of your soil and the condition of your turf to prevent weeds, pests, and disease before they take hold. From precision weekly mowing to deep-root fertilization, we treat your lawn as if it were our own, ensuring a lush, green carpet that stands out in the neighborhood.
Mature trees add massive value to your lakeside estate, but when they become diseased, damaged by severe storms, or severely overgrown, they immediately transition into a massive liability for your property.
Our tree care division handles everything from routine canopy pruning to complex, high-risk technical removals. We utilize heavy machinery and advanced rigging techniques to safely dismantle large trees piece by piece, ensuring zero impact on your surrounding landscaping, hardscaping, or structures.
When the Minnesota winter hits, you need a partner who doesn't sleep. Our snow management team is on standby all season (Office: Mon–Sun 6am–6pm · overnight storm crews, November–April), monitoring weather patterns to ensure your driveways and walkways are clear, salted, and safe within 10 hours after snowfall stops.
We offer specialized residential and commercial snow plowing packages that prioritize reliability and communication. No more wondering if the plow is coming—we maintain a rigorous schedule and use professional equipment that clears snow efficiently while protecting your underlying pavement and landscaping.
Providing professional outdoor services across the Lake Minnetonka area:
Landscaping costs in the Lake Minnetonka area depend heavily on the project scale and materials. Routine maintenance runs from $300 a month for lawn mowing, or $600 a month with weeding and bed maintenance, plus sales tax. Mid-size projects, like regrading, sod installation, and planting, generally fall between $3,000 and $8,000. Large-scale structural hardscapes, such as custom paver patios and natural stone retaining walls, typically start around $6,000 and scale upward based on engineering and permitting requirements, and shoreline riprap starts around $10,000.
The Minnesota freeze-thaw cycle is brutally tough on hardscapes. We set patios on compacted clear-stone bases over non-woven geotextile and run perforated drain tile behind every wall. This ensures sub-surface water moves safely away from your structures rather than freezing and pushing your pavers out of alignment.
Yes. Proper grading is the foundation of every landscape. We utilize laser-transit leveling to correct property grading, so water slopes safely away from your foundation. For aggressive water issues, we install sub-surface French drains, catch basins, and dry creek beds to manage heavy runoff and protect your basement.
Softscape projects like premium mulch blowing, decorative rock, or sod installation are often completed in 1 to 2 days. Comprehensive structural hardscape builds, such as multi-level paver patios or massive boulder retaining walls, typically span 3 to 7 days depending on the structural scope and weather conditions.
Hardwood mulch is excellent for native plant health as it naturally retains moisture and enriches the heavy soil, though it requires top-dressing every few seasons. Decorative river rock provides a lasting, low-maintenance hardscape solution that offers a clean, architectural aesthetic, provided a commercial-grade weed barrier is installed underneath.
It depends on the project and the city. Taller retaining walls usually need a city permit and an engineered design, and shoreline work usually needs MCWD approval. We check your city's requirements before we build, coordinate the permits, and hire an engineer when a wall needs one.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, from the crews who do the work.
How to tell if your yard drains toward your house, and when regrading or a drainage system is the fix.
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How a patio that lasts is built, and how to repair freeze-thaw damage.
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Design, drainage and the warning signs that a wall is failing.
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The plants that hold up to Minnesota winters, deer and salt.
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