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Top-Rated Landscapers in Waconia - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Artistic Landscapes Inc
Artistic Landscapes Inc
4.8(
46
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Designer - LandscapeRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Waconia, 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
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Jason Black Landscaping
Jason Black Landscaping
5.0(
52
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.+6 more

Serving Waconia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From start to finish our experience was outstanding. From our first communication with Jason (he called back within a day!), setting a time to walk through our yard, understanding what we wanted/needed, a fair estimate, right down to the landscape team was professional and did great work. The work they did was top-notch, courteous staff, efficient and overall the end product looks great. At the end of their work day, Jason walked us through all that was done and gave instruction and recommendations to maintain our new, refreshed landscape. We would for certain hire the company again."
Patios and firepits
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+24

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Everlasting Turf
Everlasting Turf
5.0(
45
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.

Serving Waconia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jerry and his crew were great! We foster a lot of rescue dogs so it was impossible to grow grass in our yard and we were tired of the mud pit every time it rained or snow melted. Turf was a great solution and the dogs love it. Jerry took his time explaining our options that would be best for dogs. They were courteous and fast with installation. Highly recommend them."
Heavily Shaded Back Yard
Back yard
Back yard
Heavily Shaded Back Yard
Back yard

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
105
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Sod - InstallRetaining Wall - InstallLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Waconia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clark Companies did excellent work on our recent landscaping project. They regraded our yard, installed new landscape edging, and built a high-quality paver patio. The crew, led by Ryan and Tim, was punctual, courteous, and very detail-oriented. The finished result exceeded our expectations — we’re thrilled with how everything turned out."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
313 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Avatar for E & R Landscaping & Tree Services
E & R Landscaping & Tree Services
4.9(
17
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business

Serving Waconia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"So far, so good. After being abandoned by BladeRunners after I complained about their shoddy work, I needed a new person quick. E&R returned my call quickly, I hired him to do the driveway once to show me his work and was impressed. His reviews are correct. He is not the cheapest, but he offers a level of service the others I have hired don't. So you get what you pay for."
trees
trees
trees
trees
trees

+1

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Randy's Electric & Plumbing
4.5(
401
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving Waconia, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Randy’s was an excellent company to work with. Our technician was thorough and took the time to talk through different options. We initially had them out for a few outlet installations but ended up having outdoor lights replaced in the back and front yard lights fixed."
Team Work Makes the Dream Work
We Listen
Kitchen Lighting
Out with the OLD in with the NEW!
Full Trucks

+5

Response time8 hrs
1137 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

Yes, landscaping costs are generally a worthwhile investment that can increase your property value. Landscaping can boost your home's value by up to 30% by improving its curb appeal, which can help it sell faster and for a higher price. Specific projects have a high return on investment (ROI); for example, revamping a front walkway can offer a 100% ROI, while a pristine, well-manicured lawn can deliver an impressive 217% ROI. In addition to the financial returns, you also get to enjoy the improvements, especially with features like an outdoor living area.

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.

The best place to plant a rose bush is where it will be happiest. Growing roses is difficult if the location varies much from what the plants like. Choose a location that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight during the growing season but not much more than that in hot-climate locations. If such a spot doesn't exist in your yard, consider planting your rose in a movable container to take advantage of portability.

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