We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
With over 20 years in the landscaping industry, Haven North Landscaping utilizes creative concepts of land stewardship, conservation, and permaculture to work with nature to enhance the usefulness and enjoyment of properties. By designing, building, and maintaining purposeful and creative landscapes to improve habitats for bees, butterflies, birds, and all God’s creatures from tree frogs to humans, Haven North will work with you to transform your property into a haven!
With over 20 years in the landscaping industry, Haven North Landscaping utilizes creative concepts of land stewardship, conservation, and permaculture to work with nature to enhance the usefulness and enjoyment of properties. By designing, building, and maintaining purposeful and creative landscapes to improve habitats for bees, butterflies, birds, and all God’s creatures from tree frogs to humans, Haven North will work with you to transform your property into a haven!
I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you! Please feel free to check us out on www.dndlandscape.com as well, Here at DnD Landscape and Snow LLC we are here to help turn your dreams into reality!
"Dustin knew his stuff! Great to work with...."
Jerry R on November 2023
I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you! Please feel free to check us out on www.dndlandscape.com as well, Here at DnD Landscape and Snow LLC we are here to help turn your dreams into reality!
"Dustin knew his stuff! Great to work with...."
Jerry R on November 2023
With over 6 years of experience, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
With over 6 years of experience, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We want to be your first choice when it comes to keeping your lawn healthy and landscaping needs maintained and the envy of your neighborhood. We are professional, easy to work with, and efficient with our time. We are eager to exceed your expectations and earn your business and referrals in the future. Please give us a call today. We look forward to working with you.
"Asher is wonderful. Very proactive, very communicative, very engaged in meeting my needs. He cleared out a large overgrown area including tree stump removal, did landscaping and snow removal, and I will soon likely hire him to level the area he cleared and lay a concrete foundation. He does it all."
Gregory K on March 2025
We want to be your first choice when it comes to keeping your lawn healthy and landscaping needs maintained and the envy of your neighborhood. We are professional, easy to work with, and efficient with our time. We are eager to exceed your expectations and earn your business and referrals in the future. Please give us a call today. We look forward to working with you.
"Asher is wonderful. Very proactive, very communicative, very engaged in meeting my needs. He cleared out a large overgrown area including tree stump removal, did landscaping and snow removal, and I will soon likely hire him to level the area he cleared and lay a concrete foundation. He does it all."
Gregory K on March 2025
At Central Minnesota Contracting, we bring a wide load of proven experience to every project we undertake. Known for our reliability, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence, weve built a reputation as a trusted partner for homeowners, builders, and developers alike. Our team stands behind every project with quality materials, skilled workmanship, and a dedication to delivering results that last. Homeowners can feel confident knowing we treat every property with the same care and attention as if it were our own ensuring not just beautiful exteriors, but peace of mind for years to come.
"they created a beautiful area for my chickens. the landscaping was incredible, the quality of the coop is outstanding. their prompt, respectful, hard-working, & very time-efficient. would highly recommend these guys to anybody i know! they are 110% worth it!"
alexandra o on May 2025
At Central Minnesota Contracting, we bring a wide load of proven experience to every project we undertake. Known for our reliability, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence, weve built a reputation as a trusted partner for homeowners, builders, and developers alike. Our team stands behind every project with quality materials, skilled workmanship, and a dedication to delivering results that last. Homeowners can feel confident knowing we treat every property with the same care and attention as if it were our own ensuring not just beautiful exteriors, but peace of mind for years to come.
"they created a beautiful area for my chickens. the landscaping was incredible, the quality of the coop is outstanding. their prompt, respectful, hard-working, & very time-efficient. would highly recommend these guys to anybody i know! they are 110% worth it!"
alexandra o on May 2025
high-quality, low-cost concrete stamping. Concrete countertop for kitchen, bathrooms, and indoor/outdoor bars. Drain tile sump pump installation.
high-quality, low-cost concrete stamping. Concrete countertop for kitchen, bathrooms, and indoor/outdoor bars. Drain tile sump pump installation.
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Beautiful Appearance Beautiful Appearance Merten Brothers Landscaping is a landscape designer that serves customers in Hollandale, MN. Landscaping Contractor, Landscaping, Landscaping Service, Landscaper, Landscape Designers
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At Don Loken Excavating, our goal is to do our best because we are representing the best. We strive to uphold our reputation of integrity and service, while creating lasting relationships with the companies that we work with. We are a full-service residential and commercial excavating company, serving the entire Owatonna area. Here are some of the services that we offer: Dig Basements Backfills City Sewer/Water Installation Final Grades Ripping Frost Site Work Hauling Materials Septic Installation Subcut/Base Driveways Demolition Curb Cut and Fills Site Development Main Line Water Taps Sewer/Water Street Connections Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied customers attest to our superior service, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Call us today for your free estimate or to discuss how Don Loken Excavating can help you with all of your excavating needs.
At Don Loken Excavating, our goal is to do our best because we are representing the best. We strive to uphold our reputation of integrity and service, while creating lasting relationships with the companies that we work with. We are a full-service residential and commercial excavating company, serving the entire Owatonna area. Here are some of the services that we offer: Dig Basements Backfills City Sewer/Water Installation Final Grades Ripping Frost Site Work Hauling Materials Septic Installation Subcut/Base Driveways Demolition Curb Cut and Fills Site Development Main Line Water Taps Sewer/Water Street Connections Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied customers attest to our superior service, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Call us today for your free estimate or to discuss how Don Loken Excavating can help you with all of your excavating needs.
The optimal planting season for hedges depends on your climate zone, but early spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Spring planting allows roots to establish before summer heat arrives, while fall planting gives plants time to develop root systems before winter dormancy.
In milder climates, winter planting can work well, but avoid periods of extreme temperature or drought regardless of season to give your new hedge the best chance of successful establishment.
Proper spacing depends on the hedge variety and your desired outcome. Most hedge plants perform best when spaced between one and three feet apart. Fast-growing species need more room between plants to accommodate their eventual spread and allow for proper air circulation.
For immediate privacy, you might place plants closer together, but this approach can create competition for nutrients and may affect long-term health. Always check the specific spacing recommendations for your chosen hedge variety.
The time required for a hedge to form an effective privacy screen varies by plant type and initial size. Most hedges take between two and five years to develop full density when started with smaller plants. Fast-growing varieties like privet may establish more quickly, while slower-growing species like boxwood require additional patience.
Starting with larger plants reduces waiting time but increases initial costs. Regular watering, appropriate fertilization, and proper pruning techniques can help accelerate growth and density development.
For rapid privacy screening, consider fast-growing hedge options like privet, which can grow up to three feet annually in ideal conditions. Arborvitae varieties add approximately two feet of height per year and provide excellent year-round screening. Other quick-growing options include certain varieties of cypress and juniper.
While these fast-growing species provide quicker results, they require more frequent maintenance and may have shorter overall lifespans than slower-growing alternatives.
Most residential hedge planting projects don't require permits, but regulations vary by location. Some municipalities enforce height restrictions for hedges, particularly those along property lines or near roadways. If your planned hedge will exceed these height limitations, permits may be necessary.
Additionally, homeowners' association rules might govern hedge placement, species selection, and maintenance standards. Checking local regulations and HOA requirements before planting helps avoid potential complications and expenses.