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Artistic Landscapes Inc
4.8(
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Artistic Landscapes Inc. was one of many companies we talked to and received quotes from about installing a boulder retaining wall in our backyard to replace aging railroad ties and decking. The backyard is sloped with very limited access to move materials and equipment, therefore many of the companies we spoke with responded with either limited options for landscape ideas or unaffordable prices. Chris came out, listened to our ideas, gave us some of his and told us exactly what we could expect; he quickly put a bid together and we were elated it fell within our budget. 



He and his crew not only worked around the limited access issues, but challenging weather including rain and wet conditions/clay soils. In addition to an approximate 60 foot long boulder retaining wall, they installed 33 paver stones for a pathway, steps as a feature area, additional large boulders for aesthetic enhancements and graded the area to address critical storm water runoff needs. The placement of each stone/boulder was clearly thought through, resulting in a unique and attractive wall versus many of the standard "one on top of the other" looks.



Toward the end there were a few minor tweaks we requested to which Chris and his crew were more than happy to accommodate until they knew we were completely satisfied. Clean up was fabulous too; our front yard damaged by major equipment during the process (which we knew was necessary) was fully restored as promised!



Chris was good to communicate with and very trustworthy in terms of what he committed to delivering. I would recommend Artistic Landscapes to anyone seeking quality work at a fair price, and by someone who knows what works and what doesn't. We absolutely love our new backyard...thanks Chris and Artistic Landscapes!
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The Backyard Oasis
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+25

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Better Yards & Gardens
4.8(
206
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jessica and her team completed our project in 1.5 days which is what she initially said it would be. They worked extremely hard morning until late afternoon. Clean up was terrific! You couldn’t even tell someone had worked on our driveway. We enjoyed the bees and butterflies visiting our new plants/shrubs all summer! Many thanks to Jessica and her team at Better Yards and Gardens!"
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+11

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Cherry Hill Outdoor Landscape & Design
4.3(
28
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cherry Hill was fantastic. They landscaped the front of our house, added a couple of plants around our deck and planted some hedges and two trees in our back yard. The were extremely courteous, professional and friendly. After the project was complete they followed up by text and by phone to make sure we were satisfied with the work. I hightly recommend them for any landscaping work that you require and will be contacting them again in the future for additional landscaping that we want done. 5 Stars!"
Tree Round
Lawn Care
STAIRS
Beauty in Simplicity
Fire Pit in Progress

+54

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
119 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
102
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Josh , Andrew , and Adam did a superb job with my landscaping project in my front yard . Everyone involved did an excellent job of updating and communicating with me throughout the whole project . I recommend Clark Companies and will be contacting them for future landscaping needs ."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+132

Response time1 day
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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PermaGreen Landscapes
3.9(
49
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is very poor at communicating when they will do the work. The day they said they would be there they didn't communicate to us that it would be late afternoon start. My wife works nights and if we had known they were going to come so late in the afternoon she would not have waited up for them. Plus the work kept getting set back by weather which was not their fault. The sod was half excellent and half dried out. I asked that some of it be fixed and when I handed one of the guys the check for the work he said he would pass it along. No communication since."
Patio veneer
Patio veneer
Patio veneer
Patio veneer
Patio veneer

+8

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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2 Shovels Landscaping
5.0(
18
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his brother did a wonderful job putting in my landscaping. Everything I asked for they did and went above what I was expecting. Brandon is great with communicating and following up and they worked hard until the job was completed. I would not of done anything differently. I would highly recommend them. Denise"
Raised Patio and hot tub
New
Before
Old
Raised patio and hot tub

+10

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Aspen Landscape, Inc.
4.3(
56
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Aspen Landscape. From start to finish Gary and his team turned our dreams into a reality. everyone was extremely knowledgeable, highly skilled and made recommendations that we didn’t even know where possible. We had an idea of what we wanted our yard to turn out like and the finished product far exceeded all of our expectations. They completely elevated the look of our entire backyard and we look forward to many years to come of looking out at their masterpiece. Gary was extremely responsive. Whenever we had questions, he answered the phone. They truly live out their motto of details matter."
Large stone patio with fire pit.
Front entry using Cut Blue Stone - full color
Cut Blue Stone full color with boulder wall
Out door living space
Outdoor living space

+74

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for landscaping projects in Independence, MN

Landscapers typically charge $25 to $50 per person per hour, which equals around $50 to $100 per hour for a two-person crew. These rates can vary depending on your location, the size of staff needed for the job, and overall job type. For example, a larger crew will be needed for structural additions and hardscaping versus planting flowers. 

When it comes to landscapers, licensing laws vary. Landscaping architects are required to be licensed in all 50 states, whereas traditional landscaping contractors are not typically required to hold a certification. You’ll likely be working with a landscaping contractor for most residential projects. If you are redesigning your whole yard or adding in hardscape features, you will work with a landscaping architect at some point during the project. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local landscaper guidelines.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: 

  • The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check

  • Required to have applicable state and local licenses

  • Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review

  • Paying to advertise their services

  • Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

If you want landscaping done but want to save some money on the overall fees, you can do a few things at every stage. Some ways to save money on your landscaping include:

  • Repurpose existing features and materials

  • Softscape instead of hardscape

  • Choose the more inexpensive materials

  • DIY when you can

  • Buy young plants instead of mature ones

If you are an avid DIYer and have plenty of time to dedicate to your yard, doing your own landscaping (or at least some of it) can be an affordable option. Projects like planting a tree, planting grass, laying sod, or building a firepit can realistically be done without the need for a landscaping professional. However, these projects can take considerable time and some landscaping knowledge, so having a pro might save you in the long run.

Projects that are dangerous, like digging with heavy machinery or removing a tree, should always be done by a professional. 

Landscaping costs around $3,500 but varies widely from $200 to $14,000. Factors that play a part in your final landscaping price tag include:

  • Location

  • Yard size

  • Project size

  • Materials

  • Land preparation

  • Type of landscaping

Considering so many factors, it’s not surprising that the overall costs can differ. A typical landscaping project is flower bed installation, which averages between $800 and $3,000. However, landscape lighting installation is a higher-end project, with a price tag of $2,000 to $6,000

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