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Avatar for Mojestic Landscapes

Mojestic Landscapes

2630 Overlook Drive
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro

Mojestic Landscapes

2630 Overlook Drive
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

We are a family-owned landscape company that has been in business since 2006. We’re committed to being the best at what we do and making sure that every single client we serve is completely satisfied. We work with clients in Minneapolis and surrounding areas and strive to not only meet every client's expectations but to exceed them. Please feel free to give me a call for a consultation on your dream landscape! Thank you!

"Jeremy was wonderful to work with. He paid attention to detail and very informative answering all my questions and concerns. I have referred him to others"

Deborah S on August 2023

We are a family-owned landscape company that has been in business since 2006. We’re committed to being the best at what we do and making sure that every single client we serve is completely satisfied. We work with clients in Minneapolis and surrounding areas and strive to not only meet every client's expectations but to exceed them. Please feel free to give me a call for a consultation on your dream landscape! Thank you!

"Jeremy was wonderful to work with. He paid attention to detail and very informative answering all my questions and concerns. I have referred him to others"

Deborah S on August 2023


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Forstie Construction

13198 Temp St SW
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Forstie Construction

13198 Temp St SW
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Welcome to Forstie Concrete and Landscape. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Minnesota. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"Clint was prompt, knowledgeable and kept us informed throughout the process. We requested a specific color and stamp design and he went out of his way to ensure it was what we requested. The site clean up was excellent and he went above and beyond to prep the landscaping which no other contractors would do. A+ job at a reasonable price. Highly recommend him!"

Mark E on November 2024

Welcome to Forstie Concrete and Landscape. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Minnesota. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"Clint was prompt, knowledgeable and kept us informed throughout the process. We requested a specific color and stamp design and he went out of his way to ensure it was what we requested. The site clean up was excellent and he went above and beyond to prep the landscaping which no other contractors would do. A+ job at a reasonable price. Highly recommend him!"

Mark E on November 2024


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Clark Companies, Inc

4.71(
77
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Approved Pro

Clark Companies, Inc

4.71(
77
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
354 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids. We pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. Call/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!

"We hired Clark Companies of MN to grade around our house and install a rock bed. They did a WONDERFUL job, the first time they completed the job and missed a corner of the house. So we called them and they came out within 3 days to get that fixed. I could not be happier with the quality of their work, nor the price point we were given. I STRONGLY recommend this company for any landscaping needs."

Dustin I on September 2025

We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids. We pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. Call/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!

"We hired Clark Companies of MN to grade around our house and install a rock bed. They did a WONDERFUL job, the first time they completed the job and missed a corner of the house. So we called them and they came out within 3 days to get that fixed. I could not be happier with the quality of their work, nor the price point we were given. I STRONGLY recommend this company for any landscaping needs."

Dustin I on September 2025


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L & R Suburban Landscaping Inc

11421 W 47th St
4.70(
223
)
Approved Pro

L & R Suburban Landscaping Inc

11421 W 47th St
4.70(
223
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
297 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

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


AAA All American Lawn & Landscaping

4.44(
9
)
Approved Pro

AAA All American Lawn & Landscaping

4.44(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
181 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

When you look outside your window or arrive home from a long day, do you feel that your yard is lacking that certain ‘wow’ factor? Do you want to do something to update your yard but are unsure what needs to be done? Or, do you have a certain vision for your dream yard but don’t know where to get started? Whatever the case, All American Lawn and Landscaping can help you get the dream design for your yard. We are a family owned company with over 40 years experience. Call now to schedule your service.

"John was very helpful in planning our paver patio and fire pit. The crew was great. Very prompt, professional and courteous!"

Nancy E on June 2024

When you look outside your window or arrive home from a long day, do you feel that your yard is lacking that certain ‘wow’ factor? Do you want to do something to update your yard but are unsure what needs to be done? Or, do you have a certain vision for your dream yard but don’t know where to get started? Whatever the case, All American Lawn and Landscaping can help you get the dream design for your yard. We are a family owned company with over 40 years experience. Call now to schedule your service.

"John was very helpful in planning our paver patio and fire pit. The crew was great. Very prompt, professional and courteous!"

Nancy E on June 2024


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Sculptured Earth

Unknown
4.36(
14
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Approved Pro

Sculptured Earth

Unknown
4.36(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
934 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

At Sculptured Earth, we're not just building landscapes; we're crafting experiences. As a full-service landscape design and installation company based in the Twin Cities, we specialize in turning your outdoor dreams into reality, creating outdoor spaces where you’ll create a lifetime of memories. Our award-winning designs reflect your unique style, awakening the possibilities of nature to create elegant spaces that draw you into the natural elements. From residential to commercial projects, we approach each with a bespoke touch, focusing on your needs, style, budget, and goals.

"Went great we would certainly work with Sculptured Earth again!"

Joe K on February 2025

At Sculptured Earth, we're not just building landscapes; we're crafting experiences. As a full-service landscape design and installation company based in the Twin Cities, we specialize in turning your outdoor dreams into reality, creating outdoor spaces where you’ll create a lifetime of memories. Our award-winning designs reflect your unique style, awakening the possibilities of nature to create elegant spaces that draw you into the natural elements. From residential to commercial projects, we approach each with a bespoke touch, focusing on your needs, style, budget, and goals.

"Went great we would certainly work with Sculptured Earth again!"

Joe K on February 2025


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Sirek Landscaping Co.

2324 Golfview Drive
4.93(
72
)
Approved Pro

Sirek Landscaping Co.

2324 Golfview Drive
4.93(
72
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
325 local quotes requested

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 also full service demolition we have necessary equipment to get any job done. 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!

"We had a paver patio installed in our backyard and Sirek Landscaping did an outstanding job. The patio looks beautiful. Tom was very responsive and easy to reach when issues came up. His workers were very skilled in laying down the pavers."

ROBERT G on August 2025

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 also full service demolition we have necessary equipment to get any job done. 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!

"We had a paver patio installed in our backyard and Sirek Landscaping did an outstanding job. The patio looks beautiful. Tom was very responsive and easy to reach when issues came up. His workers were very skilled in laying down the pavers."

ROBERT G on August 2025


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Better Yards & Gardens

9840 Hwy 10
4.75(
204
)
Approved Pro

Better Yards & Gardens

9840 Hwy 10
4.75(
204
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
753 local quotes requested

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


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Great Goats Landscaping, Inc

5800 Baker Rd
4.37(
35
)
Approved Pro

Great Goats Landscaping, Inc

5800 Baker Rd
4.37(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
604 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Family-owned business that works with homeowners. We beautify landscapes, add function to outdoor living spaces and collaborate with homeowners on project design.

"So happy with the project. Mike and crew did a wonderful job working with me to create a retaining wall to support a driveway as well as designed in ground basketball hoop into the wall. We get a many compliments from the regular walkers in the neighborhood. Mike was responsive and easy to work with. The paving contractor changed the grade of the driveway, and we then had to unexpectedly make changes to the wall. Mike and Great Goats were great in extending the project, continuing to work with me to change and complete the project in a timely and cost effective manner. Would hire again."

Tara S on November 2020

Family-owned business that works with homeowners. We beautify landscapes, add function to outdoor living spaces and collaborate with homeowners on project design.

"So happy with the project. Mike and crew did a wonderful job working with me to create a retaining wall to support a driveway as well as designed in ground basketball hoop into the wall. We get a many compliments from the regular walkers in the neighborhood. Mike was responsive and easy to work with. The paving contractor changed the grade of the driveway, and we then had to unexpectedly make changes to the wall. Mike and Great Goats were great in extending the project, continuing to work with me to change and complete the project in a timely and cost effective manner. Would hire again."

Tara S on November 2020


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Jack of All Trades

6520 E River Rd
4.64(
11
)
Approved Pro

Jack of All Trades

6520 E River Rd
4.64(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1458 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

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!

"Hard workers, did a fast and good job. Vince is very kind and professional."

Heather F on May 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!

"Hard workers, did a fast and good job. Vince is very kind and professional."

Heather F on May 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Howard Lake, MN

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

The Howard Lake, MN homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.