Five year update: There is not a day gors by that we don't love the view of our landscaped yard…read more As requested, Trio installed native plants that attract birds, since my hobby is photographing birds. But the result was much more, the variety of flowers, shrubs and trees, (some bearing berries for birds) is the envy of the entire neighborhood. The plants have matured into a planned "painting" of contrasting foliage. My experience is that money spent outside of the house goes further than remodel money spent inside...maybe it is the "alive" thing that plants have. That sounds dumb, but seeing the seasons change in my yard is life affirming. Thanks, Diana. Larry and Helen

I called Trio Landscaping last fall to discuss a landscaping project we needed for our backyard…read more This is a duplex that hasn't had much loving care to the landscape due to it being a rental property. Now that my husband and I, the owners, moved in, we wanted a space that felt "finished", cozy and a place where we would like to hang out. Diana, the owner of Trio Landscaping, was excellent to work with. She spent a lot of time getting a good understanding of our budget and what we wanted before she created a plan and sent it to us. We had several zoom calls discussing the plan and making minor revisions to ensure it met our needs. Her design is spot on for our space. We were out of town the week the construction took place and came back to a completely new backyard! It has transformed the way we spend time in the back yard - hanging out with friends, grilling and just reading and relaxing. I now have a backyard I am proud to show off. The Trio Landscaping team are all top notch professionals! Thank you, Trio Landscaping!

Outdoor Aesthetix completed a significant rework of our Summit Avenue landscaping. Jamin was a…read moregreat communicator, the crew members were efficient and thoughtful, and most importantly the result was well done. They had the lowest bid of the 3 5-star landscapers we had estimate the job, but we did not compromise on quality. Definitely recommended!

From the owner: Outdoor Aesthetix designs and builds stone-forward outdoor spaces that stand up to Minnesota’s…read morefreeze-thaw reality. We specialize in paver patios, walkways, retaining walls & steps, and drainage-smart grading that keeps water moving where it should. From compact Saint Paul backyards to larger Twin Cities lots, we combine clean lines, durable materials, and low-maintenance plantings to create spaces you’ll actually use—spring to snowfall.

I selected Inspired Landscaping based on Kara's previous very positive review. I have no 2nd…read morethoughts (well, maybe the overall cost but in the end I think it will prove to be of good value). In any case, ~20 years ago my son and I terraced the slope & garden on the East side of my house and installed timber retaining walls. Despite the fact that I used treated lumber the once pristine barriers had begun to deteriorate. I also had started but never finished several other projects. The patio and backyard were getting shabby and overgrown. It was time for a change. Anyone who may have read some of my previous reviews knows about my somewhat recent physical challenges. I'm not exactly a Spring chicken either. A professional job was in order. In addition to choosing Inspired I selected bluestone rock to replace the rotting timbers. The resulting walls and edging look great and the old beams were hauled away. Finished work included river rock and mulch. Gustavo partners with his father and brother to schlep, prepare, install and clean up. Gus was personable and I found him easy to work with. Everything was completed on time and according to neighbors looks: "amazing." Bluestone is not inexpensive. At first I was hesitant to spend so much, especially since I had done much work myself. But I think that in the long run the landscaping/hardscaping will more than pay for itself in providing years of entertaining and peaceful contemplation. Not to mention that it will likely raise the value of my home. If I have any major landscaping additions, I won't hesitate to contact Gus and his crew. Together they are effective, efficient, courteous and meticulous.

Gus was horrible to work with, we called him in may of 2020 to get a quote, he originally scheduled…read moreus in July, then pushed it back further and further until it was winter! He said "you are the first on our list next spring" spring comes around and he continues to push us back further and further. May 1st then end of may then end of June. I get an email at the start of June saying maybe Fall of 2021!!!! That is over a year and a half Gus! I understand being busy but this was just disrespectful to my time. Overall, completely unreliable and unresponsive.

Stone Arch Landscapes and Alex completed a project for me in 2022, and within a couple of months…read morethe retaining wall started leaning, and the pavers dropped along the wall. This wall is now out of plumb by 3-1/2" over a 4'-0" area, so out of plumb by almost 1 inch per foot. The pavers have large 1/2" plus gaps in this area, and there is concern that this wall is going to fail, and will fall. Alex has been notified numerous times each year about this issue, and he has refused to respond or answer my calls, texts or emails, he is ignoring the problem. When looking back, Alex failed to acquire a permit or to notify the city, which is required with any wall that is over 4'-0" in height, and he did not complete an engineering review which is also a requirement for walls of this height. Because of the lack of response from Alex and his refusal to warrant his work, I am forced to get quotes to repair and will need to pursue legal means to resolve the issue. Beware.

i just hired stone arch for a second time! Alex is great. He is so meticulous to detail. nothing…read moreescapes him. I strongly recommend Stone Arch! Service you can trust!

We used this company for Fall lawn clean up. The backyard trees had dropped all leaves by the time…read morethey did the clean up however the corners of the backyard were still full of leaves after their clean up. It seems like they just run a mower over the grass and don't remove leaves from around sheds and in the fence corners. I would say this service was a waste of the $400 fee.

Great lawn and snow removal service! They get the job done and do it right. Everything looks great.read more

I was perfectly happy with my little patch of lawn but the HOA wanted to be more conservative with…read morewater and end the lawn mowing, so who could be against that? Last spring, we got new plantings, drip watering, on a bed of chips and a guarantee to replace plants for a year that didn't initially survive. Well, it is now more than a year and we have patches where the plants are on back order and the metal trim is rusting where they were chipped while getting hammered into place. In June, Ryan promised to get someout to look and get some replacements in since June but It's busy you know. So here we are, inadequate follow up service and an unhappy review. Oh, well, lesson learned and I hope you learn it too.

We commissioned NatureView Landscaping to put in a retaining wall / flower bed this spring. They…read moredid such a great job that we invited them back to transform our back yard. They put in a back patio, recontoured the side yard and created a back planting bed. Each job was a collaboration where we discussed design, material and planting options. I can't say enough how great their crews are! Absolutely recommend them if you are looking to improve your home!

Natureview Landscaping replaced our 25 yr old timber retaining wall. From the initial review and…read morebid from owner, Tim Krey, to the employees' efficiency and politeness to the completion on time and on budget, everything went smoothly including some extra work we added during the process. I can't say enough good about them. It is so refreshing and reassuring to know that there are still really good contractors out there who are honest and do excellent work. What a relief to have this project completed!

Chuck and his team were fabulous! He is great communicator…read moreand does excellent work, while explaining options to us and listening to our concerns. He removed the sod, leveled our yard, routed two downspouts under our lawn and laid new sod. The price for all the work done was very reasonable. The yard looks fabulous. We are very happy and would recommend Chuck to all needing landscaping work done at their home. Jeff Hagen Blaine, MN 55449

We had a shed pad put in our yard in April of 2023 and I would rate them as five stars. I was…read moreimpressed with the level of professionalism and quality of work. I would recommend them to anyone who is interested in great service. I haven't had any issues with the pad even after a year has passed. Thank you.

Just ending my first year with Sparkle Pool Service and they have been incredible- great service,…read moreproactive, great cost for weekly chemical service. So much better than previous services that I have utilized- highly recommend them!

Move over PoolWerx (former Performance Pool & Spa), there is a new pool sheriff in town…read more First year, using their services and they have been great. Their prices are hard to beat and the service is absolutely stellar. Had them perform multiple services this year and they were very prompt with communication, scheduling and then getting the work done. I would highly recommend them anyone who owns a pool. P.S. - they have a weekly chemical program for which the cost is very comparable to essentially if you were buying chemicals from a store yourself!