WOODED LOT & LAKESIDE EXPERTS
Looking for a trusted landscaping company in Minnetonka, MN? FreshWater Landscaping offers expert outdoor services tailored to Minnetonka’s unique wooded terrain. From high-end Landscape Design near Shady Oak Lake to Drainage & Grading in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood, we provide the technical skill and local reliability needed to manage Minnetonka's diverse topography and strict watershed regulations.
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Minnetonka is known for its mature trees and rolling hills. Our landscape designs emphasize these natural features while providing functional outdoor living. Whether you're in Oak Knoll or near Minnetonka Mills, we build structural retaining walls and paver patios that handle the pressure of sloped wooded lots and freeze-thaw cycles.
Maintaining a lawn in a wooded city like Minnetonka requires expertise in soil health and shade management. Our lawn maintenance programs use phosphorus-free products to protect local gems like Lone Lake and Purgatory Creek. We offer specialized services to keep your grass thriving under the heavy canopy of Minnetonka’s established neighborhoods.
Minnetonka is unique because it is served by multiple watershed districts, including Minnehaha Creek and Nine Mile Creek. Our excavation and drainage team understands these complex regulations. We provide engineered grading solutions to stop foundation seepage and manage runoff near Gray's Bay or your local neighborhood wetland.
Minnetonka’s winding, hilly roads can make winter challenging. We provide 24/7 residential snow plowing for Minnetonka homeowners, focusing on reliability and property protection. Whether you have a long, steep driveway near Lone Lake Park or a high-traffic entrance near the Ridgedale corridor, our team is ready to keep your property safe and clear.
FreshWater Landscaping is the preferred local crew for Minnetonka neighborhoods that value craftsmanship, communication, and lake-safe practices.
Minnetonka is divided among four districts: Minnehaha Creek, Nine Mile Creek, Bassett Creek, and Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek. We can help you identify your specific district and handle the necessary permitting for grading, hardcover limits, or shoreline work to ensure your project is fully legal and environmentally friendly.
For properties in heavily wooded areas like Sherwood Forest, standard mowing isn't enough. We offer high-volume leaf removal using industrial-grade vacuums and blowers. We can either haul the debris away or compost it on-site in designated areas, ensuring your grass isn't smothered and soil acidity is managed.
Yes. Many Minnetonka homes deal with runoff from neighboring hills or poor original grading. We specialize in drainage correction using French drains, dry creek beds, and laser-guided grading to move water safely away from your foundation and into proper drainage basins or rain gardens.
Buckthorn is a major issue in Minnetonka's wooded areas. We offer professional clearing services that include mechanical removal and stump treatment to prevent re-growth. We then recommend native plant restoration to fill the gaps and prevent invasive species from returning.
Yes. Our crews are experienced with the difficult topography of the Minnetonka area. We use specialized equipment and high-quality de-icers to ensure even the steepest driveways are safe and accessible throughout the winter. We also perform pre-season safety checks to mark obstacles like curbs and landscape beds.
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