We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
**With over 15 years in the construction industry, we offer full service excavating with our full fleet of earth moving equipment, including mini and full-size excavators and heavy hauling!** EMERGENCY PROPERTY SERVICE 24/7 Our company roots run deep in Emergency restoration. So whether you need heavy hauling & excavation or construction management services, we are here to take care of your land or home and you can relax. We offer a full range of services from land clearing/site prep to drainage ditches and pond installation. We offer 10% off to active Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. 5% off to any retired Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. Contact us for more information! And you can learn more about us at: www.yeti-construction.com
"On time, on budget, and very professional! It is nice to find an honest contractor!"
Scott T on September 2023
**With over 15 years in the construction industry, we offer full service excavating with our full fleet of earth moving equipment, including mini and full-size excavators and heavy hauling!** EMERGENCY PROPERTY SERVICE 24/7 Our company roots run deep in Emergency restoration. So whether you need heavy hauling & excavation or construction management services, we are here to take care of your land or home and you can relax. We offer a full range of services from land clearing/site prep to drainage ditches and pond installation. We offer 10% off to active Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. 5% off to any retired Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. Contact us for more information! And you can learn more about us at: www.yeti-construction.com
"On time, on budget, and very professional! It is nice to find an honest contractor!"
Scott T on September 2023
My name is Tom Sirek and I am the owner of Sirek landscaping. But it really doesn't explain how we do business, I have people who have been with me for 8, 10 and even 12 years and everything is a we thing with us. My guys and myself go out of the way to make sure all of our customers have a great experience and no matter who you deal with on our jobsites you get the same commitment to excellence and customer service. From general landscaping to solving water issues, walls patios natural stone, decorative rock, mulch , boulder work, timbers, paver patios tree removal and even concrete work we have highly experienced people to get your work done right so it lasts and looks beautiful. Experts at keeping water out of basements of moving settling water, we do it all. Over 3 decades of serving clients throughout the entire Twin Cities area. We truly are dedicated to holding ourselves to the highest standards to provide a top quality product to all of our customers on all jobs, big or small. A+ Rating on Better Business Bureau and decades of service without one bad grade from anyone we have ever done work for. With our experience we solve things many others can't and bring the old fashion customer service to every job. Please contact us through Angi or directly at Tomsirek@gmail.com Thank you for your consideration!
"GREAT experience with Tom and his crew landscaping the south side of my property! Very professional and super flexible, executed on project plan and easily worked in additional plantings, stone, and sod as project progressed and I wanted to add. Crew was on time every day, quick and efficient and very neat. Tom made great suggestions that enhanced original plan. Very fair price for the work performed. Best landscaper I have ever used, and I highly recommend!"
stephen m on July 2024
My name is Tom Sirek and I am the owner of Sirek landscaping. But it really doesn't explain how we do business, I have people who have been with me for 8, 10 and even 12 years and everything is a we thing with us. My guys and myself go out of the way to make sure all of our customers have a great experience and no matter who you deal with on our jobsites you get the same commitment to excellence and customer service. From general landscaping to solving water issues, walls patios natural stone, decorative rock, mulch , boulder work, timbers, paver patios tree removal and even concrete work we have highly experienced people to get your work done right so it lasts and looks beautiful. Experts at keeping water out of basements of moving settling water, we do it all. Over 3 decades of serving clients throughout the entire Twin Cities area. We truly are dedicated to holding ourselves to the highest standards to provide a top quality product to all of our customers on all jobs, big or small. A+ Rating on Better Business Bureau and decades of service without one bad grade from anyone we have ever done work for. With our experience we solve things many others can't and bring the old fashion customer service to every job. Please contact us through Angi or directly at Tomsirek@gmail.com Thank you for your consideration!
"GREAT experience with Tom and his crew landscaping the south side of my property! Very professional and super flexible, executed on project plan and easily worked in additional plantings, stone, and sod as project progressed and I wanted to add. Crew was on time every day, quick and efficient and very neat. Tom made great suggestions that enhanced original plan. Very fair price for the work performed. Best landscaper I have ever used, and I highly recommend!"
stephen m on July 2024
May contact through email. Award winning. At Better Yards & Gardens Excellence is our standard for your landscape design! Creating your outdoor living space not only gives enjoyment to your family, but also enhances the investment potential of your property.
"Phenomenal business. Jessica and her team from Better Yards and Gardens have completed three major patio and landscaping projects for us over the past two years. Beautiful quality work, superb communication, fair pricing and flexible scheduling. We are very pleased with our new outdoor spaces and highly recommend the company."
Jennifer G on February 2025
May contact through email. Award winning. At Better Yards & Gardens Excellence is our standard for your landscape design! Creating your outdoor living space not only gives enjoyment to your family, but also enhances the investment potential of your property.
"Phenomenal business. Jessica and her team from Better Yards and Gardens have completed three major patio and landscaping projects for us over the past two years. Beautiful quality work, superb communication, fair pricing and flexible scheduling. We are very pleased with our new outdoor spaces and highly recommend the company."
Jennifer G on February 2025
Landscape . Paint . Renovate - Landscaping - Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers - Outdoor Kitchens and Living -
Landscape . Paint . Renovate - Landscaping - Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers - Outdoor Kitchens and Living -
Mission Creek Earthworks LLC is your local excavation company that specializes but is not limited to: Excavation, Septic System Install, Demolition, Wildlife Ponds, Land Clearing, House Site Preperation and more!
"It went very well. I like their timeliness, price and thee guys he have were very easy to deal with. I have been working with Jeff for a long time now and I know his work ethic and he is good."
DAN H on March 2023
Mission Creek Earthworks LLC is your local excavation company that specializes but is not limited to: Excavation, Septic System Install, Demolition, Wildlife Ponds, Land Clearing, House Site Preperation and more!
"It went very well. I like their timeliness, price and thee guys he have were very easy to deal with. I have been working with Jeff for a long time now and I know his work ethic and he is good."
DAN H on March 2023
AJJ Gomez Solid Rock, we dedicate to create outdoor living spaces, water features, & lawn maintance. We have 10 years of experience, and we are owner-operated.
"I would happily recommend their services. Awesome father and sons team. I had an amazing experience with this company. I was so pleased with the beautiful landscaping in my front yard. They went above and beyond to answer any questions or concerns I may have had. Quality of work is impeccable. One time both days and cleaned up afterwards. I can’t say enough good things about Jorge and the team. Thank you guys so much for a job well done. I will be contacting this company for future projects"
Linda N on April 2024
AJJ Gomez Solid Rock, we dedicate to create outdoor living spaces, water features, & lawn maintance. We have 10 years of experience, and we are owner-operated.
"I would happily recommend their services. Awesome father and sons team. I had an amazing experience with this company. I was so pleased with the beautiful landscaping in my front yard. They went above and beyond to answer any questions or concerns I may have had. Quality of work is impeccable. One time both days and cleaned up afterwards. I can’t say enough good things about Jorge and the team. Thank you guys so much for a job well done. I will be contacting this company for future projects"
Linda N on April 2024
Jack of All Trades Lawn & Property Services offers expert care for both your indoor and outdoor spaces. Specializing in lawn maintenance, we provide a full range of services including spring and fall cleanups, leaf removal, sod installation, stump grinding, pressure washing, window cleaning, and hardscaping with rocks and pavers. Inside, we tackle projects like garage organizing, furniture assembly, and general home maintenance. Whether it’s enhancing your lawn or organizing your home, we handle everything with skill and professionalism. No job is too big or small—count on us to keep your property looking its best year-round!
"They pressure washed my brick wall. It looked great and mulch!"
Kelley N on March 2025
Jack of All Trades Lawn & Property Services offers expert care for both your indoor and outdoor spaces. Specializing in lawn maintenance, we provide a full range of services including spring and fall cleanups, leaf removal, sod installation, stump grinding, pressure washing, window cleaning, and hardscaping with rocks and pavers. Inside, we tackle projects like garage organizing, furniture assembly, and general home maintenance. Whether it’s enhancing your lawn or organizing your home, we handle everything with skill and professionalism. No job is too big or small—count on us to keep your property looking its best year-round!
"They pressure washed my brick wall. It looked great and mulch!"
Kelley N on March 2025
In business since 1987. Over 30 years of experience, licensed, insured and bonded. Scandia Contracting & farming, strives to deliver the best in all your excavating needs from Septic system installation to full service excavating for residential and commercial. Check out our website for more information and services, and please call 651-257-2004 or 651-303-0911 to schedule your free estimate and service.. WE DO NOT DO THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW: PLEASE CALL A SECTIC PUMPER. (THANK YOU) NO SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, NO SUMP PUMPING. NO TANK CLEAN OUTS:
"Scandia Contracting politely informed me that they install, but do not pump septic tanks and that they do not know why angies list keeps referring people to them for pumping."
David G on November 2019
In business since 1987. Over 30 years of experience, licensed, insured and bonded. Scandia Contracting & farming, strives to deliver the best in all your excavating needs from Septic system installation to full service excavating for residential and commercial. Check out our website for more information and services, and please call 651-257-2004 or 651-303-0911 to schedule your free estimate and service.. WE DO NOT DO THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW: PLEASE CALL A SECTIC PUMPER. (THANK YOU) NO SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, NO SUMP PUMPING. NO TANK CLEAN OUTS:
"Scandia Contracting politely informed me that they install, but do not pump septic tanks and that they do not know why angies list keeps referring people to them for pumping."
David G on November 2019
We provide residential & commercial concrete/masonry services & also fresh, mixed on-site concrete. Licensed Contractor & builder.
We provide residential & commercial concrete/masonry services & also fresh, mixed on-site concrete. Licensed Contractor & builder.
Sprinkler systems aren't ideal for xeriscaped gardens because they can't effectively water around rocks and hardscape elements. Water often runs off or evaporates before reaching the soil. Instead, a drip irrigation system is a better choice, as it delivers water directly to plant roots, ensuring efficient water use and promoting healthy growth.
Your xeriscaped garden requires minimal yet essential maintenance. Regularly inspecting and adjusting your drip irrigation system, along with occasionally adding mulch and gravel, keeps your garden operating efficiently. Routine tasks—such as pruning, aerating, fertilizing, and soil testing—promote deep-root development and sustained plant health. This ensures maintenance remains low while your garden preserves its water-saving design.
While the initial cost of xeriscaping can be similar to or even higher than traditional landscaping, it often saves you money in the long run. Xeriscaping reduces water usage and requires less maintenance, lowering your ongoing costs. In drought-prone areas, these savings can make xeriscaping a more affordable and sustainable option over time.
Xeriscaping has potential disadvantages that include high initial labor and a departure from traditional lush landscapes. It demands extensive planning and careful installation, which increases upfront effort. Additionally, the less conventional appearance may not suit every homeowner’s taste and could impact curb appeal in areas where traditional greenery is valued, though its water-saving benefits remain advantageous.
Yes, xeriscaping can increase your home's value, especially in drought-prone areas. A water-efficient, low-maintenance landscape is attractive to buyers looking to save on water bills and reduce upkeep. While the exact increase in value varies, xeriscaping often enhances curb appeal and marketability to potential homebuyers when you’re selling your home.