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Landscaping Services in St. Paul, MN

Landscaping Services Built for Minnesota Homes and Conditions

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St. Paul’s older neighborhoods, including Mac-Groveland, Highland Park, Merriam Park, and the East Side, come with their own set of landscaping challenges. Many homes sit on heavy clay soils that drain poorly, have established tree roots that limit planting options, and aging hardscapes that weren’t built with drainage in mind. Add in Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycles, spring flooding, and hot summers, and the stakes for getting the design right from the start are high.

As a Twin Cities landscaping company, Minnehaha Falls Landscaping provides landscaping services in St. Paul, MN, built around local conditions and long-term performance. Our team focuses on practical design, durable construction, and organic-forward practices that support healthier soil, stronger plant growth, and outdoor spaces that hold up in Minnesota’s climate, season after season.

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Satisfied Customers

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We are long time customers of Minnehaha Falls Landscaping. As I sit on my porch watching the monarch butterflies enjoying my pollinator garden I appreciate the service we’ve had over the years. It started with their snow removal service as we decided doing it ourselves was too much. Next up were the pollinator gardens and replacing our lawn with no mow bee gardens. This year we added garden maintenance to the mix so gardening is not a chore but is enjoyable. We recommend them very highly.

– Rebecca S.
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Minnehaha Falls landscaping did an amazing job transforming our yard. They added beautiful plantings that made the yard feel fresh and new. The lighting they installed really makes everything shine at night. They were professional, creative and very easy to work with. We have had so many compliments from our neighbors! I highly recommend to anyone!

– Laura J.

Our Landscaping Services

We offer integrated landscaping and construction services designed to work together so, your outdoor spaces function well, last longer, and are easier to maintain over time.
Landscape Solutions
Complete landscape solutions focused on grading, drainage, planting, and long-term performance. In St. Paul’s older neighborhoods, that often means correcting drainage issues and root competition before new work can hold.
Landscape Design
Thoughtful, site-specific designs that balance function, aesthetics, and maintenance needs. St. Paul properties with established trees and aging infrastructure require designs that work with existing conditions, not against them.
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Patio, Walkway, and Retaining Wall
Durable hardscapes built with proper base preparation, drainage, and code-compliant construction. In St. Paul’s clay soils, base preparation and drainage routing are what separate hardscape that lasts from hardscape that fails.
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Lawn Care
Organic-focused lawn care that improves soil health, resilience, and seasonal performance. Root-dense, heavy clay soils across St. Paul require organic matter and aeration before turf can establish consistently.
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Pollinator-friendly lawn alternatives that reduce maintenance and support local ecosystems. In St. Paul yards where shade and root competition limit turf, bee lawns offer a lower-maintenance, ecologically sound alternative.
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Gardening Services
Professional garden installation, maintenance, and coaching using native and site-adapted plants. We select plants suited to the low-light, root-competitive conditions under St. Paul’s established canopy.
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Snow Removal Services
Reliable residential and commercial snow and ice management throughout the winter season. We serve St. Paul residential and commercial properties with consistent scheduled service all winter.
Decks, Fences, Pergolas
Code-compliant outdoor structures built for durability, safety, and visual balance. We design to St. Paul’s code requirements and account for clay soil movement when setting posts and footings.
Home Remodeling
Interior remodeling services that combine design, construction expertise, and clear project management. Available to St. Paul homeowners, improving indoor and outdoor spaces with a single coordinated team.
Rain Gardens
Purpose-built gardens that manage stormwater, improve drainage, and reduce runoff issues are especially valuable in St. Paul’s lower-lying neighborhoods prone to standing water.
Retaining Walls
Custom stone, boulder, and block walls built to handle slopes, clay soil, and freeze-thaw pressure. We design and install walls that solve real grading and drainage issues while adding usable space to your yard.
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Lawn Overseeding
A three-visit, all-season overseeding program paired with core aeration to build denser, healthier turf. Timed precisely to Twin Cities soil and air conditions for real germination, not wasted seed.
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Yard Drainage Solutions
French drains, regrading, swales, and rain gardens designed for Minnesota clay soils and freeze cycles. We find where the water is going wrong and fix it for good.

Our Process

We follow a clear, step-by-step process designed to keep projects organized, transparent, and predictable. From the first conversation through post-installation support, our approach helps ensure expectations are clear and results hold up over time.

1. Initial Contact & Scheduling an On-Site Consultation

Every project starts with a conversation. You reach out, we discuss your goals, and schedule an on-site consultation to review your property in person. This ensures we’re aligned before moving forward.

2. On-Site Consultation and Questions

We walk the property with you, evaluate soil, drainage, and sun exposure, and talk through design goals and maintenance expectations. For St. Paul properties, we pay close attention to slope drainage, clay soil conditions, and how mature trees affect planting options. This is where we clarify the process and set realistic next steps.

3. Estimate Preparation After the Consultation

After the consultation, we prepare a clear, detailed estimate outlining scope, approach, and pricing. If adjustments are needed, we review options before any commitments are made.

4. Design Drawing and Project Manager Handoff

Once approved, we finalize design drawings and introduce your project manager, who oversees coordination, communication, and installation.

5. Post-Installation Check-Ins and Maintenance Support

After completion, we check in to ensure everything is performing as expected and provide care guidance. We follow up again at six months and one year to support long-term success.

Why Homeowners Choose Minnehaha Falls Landscaping

Founded by the Lindgren family in 1957, Minnehaha Falls Landscaping has a long history rooted in service, craftsmanship, and community. In 2017, Russ Henry and Chesney Engquist took over the business, continuing its legacy of service and craftsmanship.

  • Longstanding Twin Cities Experience

Our work is shaped by decades of hands-on experience with Twin Cities soils, weather patterns, and residential properties, including the heavy clay, aging drainage infrastructure, and mature tree conditions common throughout St. Paul’s established neighborhoods.

  • Organic, Health-Focused Landscaping

We prioritize chemical-free, eco-conscious practices that create safer outdoor spaces for families, pets, and pollinators.

  • Soil-First Expertise

Our team is led by a Certified Soil Life Consultant, ensuring every landscape starts with healthy soil to support stronger plants and long-term performance.

  • Designs Built Around How You Live

Every landscape plan is custom. We design around how you use your yard, your maintenance preferences, and your long-term goals.

  • Clear, Collaborative Process

From consultation through installation, we focus on communication and guided decision-making so you can move forward with confidence.

  • Design, Build, and Ongoing Support

Our in-house design, installation, and maintenance services provide continuity and accountability from start to finish.

  • Commitment to Pollinator-Friendly Landscapes

We regularly incorporate plant selections that support bees and beneficial insects while strengthening the overall health of your landscape.

Choosing a local landscaping company is about more than cost—it’s about experience, reliability, and results that last in Minnesota conditions.

Work With a Trusted Landscaping Professional in St. Paul

St. Paul yards have specific demands, and not every landscaping company knows how to meet them. Minnehaha Falls Landscaping has been working in this city and across the Twin Cities since 1957, building landscapes that hold up through Minnesota winters, spring thaw, and everything in between. If you want a team that knows your soil, your neighborhood, and your climate, we are ready to talk.

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide full-service landscaping in St. Paul, including landscape design, patios and hardscapes, lawn care, gardening services, rain gardens, and ongoing maintenance, all tailored to local conditions and your property's specific needs.

St. Paul's heavy clay soils, established tree canopies, and freeze-thaw cycles directly affect design and installation choices. Many properties, especially in older neighborhoods, also have drainage challenges that need to be addressed before planting or installing hardscape. We evaluate all of these factors on-site to ensure landscapes perform well long-term.

Yes. In addition to St. Paul, we serve Minneapolis, Edina, Bloomington, Eagan, St. Louis Park, and surrounding Twin Cities communities.

Yes. We offer integrated design-and-build services, allowing us to plan, install, and support landscapes consistently from start to finish, with no handoffs to outside contractors.

Timelines vary based on scope and season. After the consultation, we provide a clear estimate that includes expected scheduling and next steps.

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As the education and advocacy branch, we work with community partners to create safe places for our pollinators, one garden, yard, business, school, church, conversation at a time. We know that together, we can build the buzz!

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As the construction branch of Minnehaha Falls Landscaping, we build outdoor decks, steps, railings, pergolas, fences, and planters. When it gets colder, we step inside to remodel living spaces with creativity and craftsmanship, including cabinetry.

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As the gardening branch, we work within your landscape to grow plants, flowers, shrubs and woodland gardens that are beautiful, restorative, and safe for birds, people, pets, and pollinators. We also install bee-friendly lawns and do spring and fall clean-up.

Let's Talk!

Call us at 612-724-5454 to see what is possible with landscape design and construction, organic gardening, and indoor remodeling.

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