Here at The Persimmon Group, Inc., we are dedicated to providing you with exceptional customer service. We specialize in lawn care, from maintaining and mowing your lawn, to trimming your hedges. We have been in business for over 10 years and are backed by over 20 years experience. Stop by today, and set up your free no obligation estimate!
"They did a great job cleaning up the yard! They were very responsive and did everything for a reasonable rate. I would definitely recommend them for any yard work."
Brandon G on October 2024
Here at The Persimmon Group, Inc., we are dedicated to providing you with exceptional customer service. We specialize in lawn care, from maintaining and mowing your lawn, to trimming your hedges. We have been in business for over 10 years and are backed by over 20 years experience. Stop by today, and set up your free no obligation estimate!
"They did a great job cleaning up the yard! They were very responsive and did everything for a reasonable rate. I would definitely recommend them for any yard work."
Brandon G on October 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! L&L Elite LLC is a well established company in St Cloud, which also serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer service, as well as professionalism. Our company prides itself on integrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.
"Bradley is always on time. finishes the job in a timely manner and he has really good ideas."
Jennifer d on April 2021
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! L&L Elite LLC is a well established company in St Cloud, which also serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer service, as well as professionalism. Our company prides itself on integrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.
"Bradley is always on time. finishes the job in a timely manner and he has really good ideas."
Jennifer d on April 2021
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very friendly helpful personallity"
Jerome L on June 2021
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very friendly helpful personallity"
Jerome L on June 2021
Exceptional Outdoors LLC is a full-service outdoor maintenance company. Our mission is to maintain and improve outdoor spaces that fit your lifestyle. Our vision is to improve our local community through great service at a fair price and mentorship of area youth.
"They were on time and worked very hard during their time at my house. The did a great job trimming my bushes and cleaned up after themselves. I was happy with their work."
Peter D on October 2024
Exceptional Outdoors LLC is a full-service outdoor maintenance company. Our mission is to maintain and improve outdoor spaces that fit your lifestyle. Our vision is to improve our local community through great service at a fair price and mentorship of area youth.
"They were on time and worked very hard during their time at my house. The did a great job trimming my bushes and cleaned up after themselves. I was happy with their work."
Peter D on October 2024
AK Lawn Care LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Excellent service and very insightful with regard to future lawn care. They recommend a shrub care treatment for the planted one's around my home. They are fair priced compared to other companies in the area. I'm so happy with everything they have done. "
Jennifer F on March 2025
AK Lawn Care LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Excellent service and very insightful with regard to future lawn care. They recommend a shrub care treatment for the planted one's around my home. They are fair priced compared to other companies in the area. I'm so happy with everything they have done. "
Jennifer F on March 2025
Legacy Lawn & Landscape LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Came early. Did complete job. Cleaned up perfectly afterwards."
Brad E on May 2025
Legacy Lawn & Landscape LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Came early. Did complete job. Cleaned up perfectly afterwards."
Brad E on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Colin from Northern Lawns & Landscaping did a fantastic job! He was incredibly easy to communicate with and made scheduling a breeze. He showed up promptly, was professional throughout, and the quality of his work speaks for itself. Highly recommend!"
Brody I on June 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Colin from Northern Lawns & Landscaping did a fantastic job! He was incredibly easy to communicate with and made scheduling a breeze. He showed up promptly, was professional throughout, and the quality of his work speaks for itself. Highly recommend!"
Brody I on June 2025
As a local lawn care services company, we understand the challenges that lawns in Minnesota face. Maintaining a healthy lawn in the Minneapolis area is no easy task. Not to mention, doing all the hard work yourself means you end up spending more time taking care of your outdoor space than actually enjoying it. Let our team of lawn pros help and provide you with the healthy, thriving lawn your family deserves. We will work with you to address your concerns and answer any questions you may have!
"Showcase did a great job and we used their monthly service. It greatly helped our yard."
Alan N on September 2024
As a local lawn care services company, we understand the challenges that lawns in Minnesota face. Maintaining a healthy lawn in the Minneapolis area is no easy task. Not to mention, doing all the hard work yourself means you end up spending more time taking care of your outdoor space than actually enjoying it. Let our team of lawn pros help and provide you with the healthy, thriving lawn your family deserves. We will work with you to address your concerns and answer any questions you may have!
"Showcase did a great job and we used their monthly service. It greatly helped our yard."
Alan N on September 2024
PROFESSIONAL LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INSTALLED & SERVICED. WE DO INSTALLS ONLY AND WE ONLY SERVICE THOSE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS WE INSTALL.
"friendly, prompt, thorough"
Andrea S on June 2024
PROFESSIONAL LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INSTALLED & SERVICED. WE DO INSTALLS ONLY AND WE ONLY SERVICE THOSE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS WE INSTALL.
"friendly, prompt, thorough"
Andrea S on June 2024
TruGreen is the nation's largest provider of lawn and landscape services. We make it easy for you by delivering customized care solutions that are effective, innovative and responsible.
"I called a week ago for quotes for a mosquito spray this last Saturday. I had two other companies lined up to come and spray our yard, but cancelled as truegreen was cheaper. I never heard back by Thursday on when they would be out. Got in touch with them again and they said it was never possible for them to be here before Saturday. By that time I couldn’t get any company out and me and my guests were eaten alive by mosquitoes. I now hear they will be here tomorrow, at this point I am extremely upset and will never schedule service with them again."
Becca L on May 2023
TruGreen is the nation's largest provider of lawn and landscape services. We make it easy for you by delivering customized care solutions that are effective, innovative and responsible.
"I called a week ago for quotes for a mosquito spray this last Saturday. I had two other companies lined up to come and spray our yard, but cancelled as truegreen was cheaper. I never heard back by Thursday on when they would be out. Got in touch with them again and they said it was never possible for them to be here before Saturday. By that time I couldn’t get any company out and me and my guests were eaten alive by mosquitoes. I now hear they will be here tomorrow, at this point I am extremely upset and will never schedule service with them again."
Becca L on May 2023
Most residential lawn removal projects don't require permits, but regulations vary significantly between municipalities. You might need authorization when removing substantial soil volumes or making major landscape alterations. Contact your local building department or planning office before beginning work. Some homeowners associations also maintain specific landscaping requirements that could affect your plans, so reviewing any applicable community guidelines is equally important.
Converting removed lawn material into compost is often feasible when the grass hasn't received extensive chemical treatments. For best results, break larger sod pieces into smaller sections and combine them with other compostable materials in a dedicated composting system. Regular turning accelerates decomposition and produces nutrient-rich material that can benefit your new landscape. This approach reduces disposal costs while creating valuable soil amendments for future gardening projects.
Using a mechanical sod cutter delivers the most efficient results for most properties. These specialized machines cleanly separate grass and shallow roots from the soil below, allowing for rapid removal across substantial areas. While manual approaches cost less initially, they progress much more slowly. Chemical methods require extended time periods for complete effectiveness. For optimal efficiency, evaluate equipment rental costs against professional service rates, particularly for medium to large properties.
New plantings can begin one to two weeks after lawn removal, provided you've addressed any soil contamination concerns and completed necessary grading or amendments. The removal process often disturbs dormant weed seeds, so monitoring for unwanted growth during this transition period is advisable. Professional soil testing helps identify any nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances that should be corrected before investing in new plantings or turf installation.
Lawn removal frequently alters how water moves across your property, particularly during heavy rainfall. Established grass root systems help stabilize soil and absorb precipitation, functions that disappear with removal. Your replacement landscape plan should address potential drainage changes through appropriate grading, soil amendments, or dedicated drainage features. Observing water movement patterns after removal provides valuable information for addressing any problematic areas before completing your new landscape installation.