FAMILY-OWNED · TWIN CITIES · SINCE 2014
The Backyard You've Always Wanted — Built by One Local Crew
Custom landscape design, expert installation, and year-round care — built to last Minnesota winters, backed by the longest warranties in the Twin Cities.
- 15+ Years
- 1,000+ Projects
- Licensed & Insured
- 5★ Google Reviews
WHY HOMEOWNERS SWITCH TO US
You've Probably Been Burned Before — We Get It.
Most homeowners come to us after a bad experience. Here’s what we hear most often — and exactly how we built our business to be different.
“Three companies quoted us. None actually listened.”
We start with a real on-site design conversation — no templates, no upsell scripts. Your project, your voice.
“Our last landscaper vanished mid-project.”
One crew, start to finish. We don’t subcontract — and we don’t disappear.
“It's a lot of money. How do we know you'll deliver?”
15-year lighting warranty, fully licensed & insured, 1,000+ completed Twin Cities projects. Receipts on request.
“Great in June, falls apart by October.”
Year-round care plans keep it stunning April through November — and ready for spring rebound.
We’ve solved these for Twin Cities homeowners for 15+ years. Let’s solve yours.
WHAT WE DO
Four Services, One Trusted Team
From the first design conversation to year-round care — everything your property needs, delivered by our in-house Twin Cities crew.
Landscape Design & Install
Custom plans built for Minnesota’s soil, light, and seasons — from curb-appeal facelifts to full backyard transformations.
Patios & Hardscapes
Paver patios, fire pits, walkways, and retaining walls — built on a compacted base that holds through Minnesota frost heave.
Landscape Lighting
Pro-grade brass & stainless fixtures with the longest warranty in the Twin Cities — lit for year-round beauty and safety.
Lawn Maintenance Programs
Weekly mowing, fertilization, seasonal cleanup, and bed care — one crew keeping your property sharp April through November.
OUR COMMITMENT
Four Promises That Make Us Different
Every job we quote comes with four commitments — written into the proposal, backed by our name, and held up for 15 years and running.
Published Warranties
We publish our warranties upfront — category by category, in every proposal. Transferable to the next owner. Honored without argument.
In-House Crew
One crew designs your project and builds it — no subcontractors, no hand-offs, no finger-pointing.
Fixed-Scope Proposals
Every material, line item, and timeline in writing before we touch your property. No surprise change orders.
Local Owners On Site
Nick & Brandon run your first visit and stay involved through install. Family-run since 2010, in Inver Grove Heights.
PROOF, NOT PROMISES
Real Properties. Real Crew. Real Results.
Every project in our portfolio was built by the same North Ridge crew that designed it — for real Twin Cities homeowners. Not subcontracted. Not rushed.
FEATURED PROJECT · EAGAN
Paver Patio, Fire Pit & Seating Wall
Full backyard transformation — we removed a tired concrete slab and installed a 450 sq ft paver patio with an integrated gas fire pit and matching seating wall. Grading, base prep, gas line, and finish detail — all in-house.
450
sq ft
3 wk
timeline
5-Yr
warranty
“The crew was professional, the work is stunning, and they finished a day early. We use the patio every weekend now.”
More Recent Work
Ponds
Pathway & Accent Design
Boulder Walls & Retaining Walls
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Real Twin Cities Homeowners. In Their Own Words.
★★★★★ Verified Google Reviews
★★★★★
“North Ridge completed multiple projects for us — retaining walls, fire pit, gardens, drainage, patios, and hundreds of plants. Every project on time and on budget, and they honored their warranty without question.”
Michael H.
via Google Reviews
★★★★★
“We use North Ridge for all our landscaping — sprinkler repair, winterization, fertilization. Our lawn looks great and we have the best yard in the neighborhood! Nick and Brandon are great to work with.”
Donna D.
via Google Reviews
★★★★★
“Brandon’s involvement as the owner made a noticeable difference. Tyler, the foreman, deserves special recognition. The end result transformed our outdoor space into a breathtaking oasis.”
Michael Z.
via Google Reviews
HOW IT WORKS
From First Call to Finished Install
No mystery, no hard sell. Here’s exactly how a North Ridge project unfolds — from your first message to the final walkthrough.
01
Free Consultation
Nick or Brandon personally visits your property, listens to your vision, and provides a detailed written estimate — no pressure, no obligation, no deposit.
- On-site walkthrough with the owner
- Honest scope review — we'll say no if we're not the fit
- Rough budget range before you commit
02
Custom Design & Proposal
A detailed written plan with material selections, timeline, and transparent line-item pricing. You see exactly what you’re getting before any digging starts.
- Written proposal — every line item priced
- Material selections you approve
- Installation calendar locked before start
03
Expert Installation
One dedicated in-house crew brings your vision to life with daily updates, clean job sites, and a quality walkthrough before we leave.
- Same crew every day — no revolving subs
- Daily progress updates via text or email
- Quality walkthrough before sign-off
Ready to start? Most consults happen within the same week.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions we hear most — answered honestly, upfront.
Every project is quoted individually from an on-site visit — but we give you a rough budget range on that first visit, before you commit to anything. Your written proposal then prices every line item, so there are no surprises.
Yes — fully licensed and insured in Minnesota, with workers’ comp on every crew member. Documentation is available on request; just ask.
No. One in-house North Ridge crew designs and builds your project start to finish — the same faces every day, with the owners involved through install.
We’re centered in Inver Grove Heights and serve 12 communities across the Twin Cities southern metro — Eagan, Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Woodbury and more. Not sure if you’re in range? Send us your address.
The longest in the Twin Cities — up to 15 years on landscape lighting, plus category-by-category coverage on hardscapes, plantings and water features. Warranties are published in your proposal and transferable to the next owner.
Most consultations happen within the same week you reach out. Timelines depend on scope, but your installation calendar is locked in writing before we begin — most residential projects run 1–3 weeks.
WHERE WE WORK
Proudly Serving the Twin Cities Southern Metro
12 communities. One local team. Centered in Inver Grove Heights.
- Eagan
- Lakeville
- Burnsville
- Apple Valley
- Woodbury
- Rosemount
- Mendota Heights
- Cottage Grove
- South St Paul
- West St Paul
- Inver Grove Heights
- Hastings
Not sure if you’re in our area? Send us your address — we go a little farther for the right project.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Don't Spend Another Summer Looking at a Yard You Don't Love
Book your free design consultation now and lock in a summer completion slot — before the calendar fills.
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- Licensed & Insured
- 15+ Years
- Family-Owned
- 5★ Google Reviews