LAKE MINNETONKA'S HISTORIC SHORELINE EXPERTS
Looking for experienced landscapers in Excelsior, MN? FreshWater Landscaping specializes in the unique challenges of the Lake Minnetonka shoreline. Whether you own a historic home near The Commons or a modern estate overlooking Gideon's Bay, our team provides Landscape Design and Drainage Correction that protects the water and enhances your property's value.
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In Excelsior, landscaping must balance modern durability with the town's historic aesthetic. Our hardscape services focus on using natural materials—like flagstone and weathered boulder walls—that look like they’ve been part of the landscape for decades. We specialize in lakeside fire pits and terraces that handle the moisture and wind of the lake without shifting.
Living on the water comes with a responsibility to protect it. Our lawn maintenance programs are strictly zero-phosphorus. We use specialized nutrient programs designed to give you a thick, green lawn that acts as a filter for the lake, preventing weed-inducing runoff from entering Lake Minnetonka.
Excelsior properties, especially those near Gideon's Bay, face intense water pressure from both the street and the lake. Our drainage correction experts install high-capacity French drains and riprap buffers that prevent shoreline erosion and basement flooding, ensuring your historic foundation stays dry.
The narrow streets and steep lakeside drives of Excelsior require precision snow management. When the snow falls in 55331, we are on the ground 24/7. Our snow removal service is designed for the tight-access properties of downtown Excelsior, ensuring your home is accessible and safe all winter long.
FreshWater Landscaping is proud to serve the historic Lake Minnetonka community with watershed-safe practices and high-end craftsmanship.
Yes. Many properties in the **Excelsior Historic District** require designs that maintain the character of the neighborhood. Additionally, any project near the shoreline is strictly regulated by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. We specialize in navigating these local requirements, ensuring your new patio or retaining wall is both beautiful and fully permitted.
Effective shoreline protection is key. We use a combination of biological solutions (native deep-root plants) and structural solutions (boulder riprap) to stabilize your shoreline. This stops waves from washing away your land and helps filter runoff before it enters the lake.
Yes. Salt runoff is a major pollutant for Lake Minnetonka. For our Excelsior snow removal clients, we offer **low-chloride de-icing options** and liquid anti-icing treatments that provide safety for your driveway while minimizing the impact on the local aquatic ecosystem.
Excelsior lots can be compact. We typically recommend **vertical drainage solutions** like dry wells or specialized French drains that take up minimal surface space but move a high volume of water away from your foundation and toward the proper city drainage channels.
It starts with a free on-site consultation. We’ll walk your property, discuss your vision for your lakeside space, and provide a detailed estimate that includes all watershed and city permitting requirements.
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