Landscape Design in Excelsior, MN

Custom Landscapes Built for Excelsior Homes

Historic homes, close-set village lots, and character-defining outdoor spaces — Aspen Landscape brings 46 years of Lake Minnetonka-area expertise to every Excelsior project.

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Serving Since 1980

Craftsmanship, scaled to Excelsior's village lots.

Excelsior is a different kind of landscape challenge. The lots are tight, the homes carry real architectural character — Victorian, Queen Anne, Craftsman — and the historic-district review process adds a layer of coordination that most firms aren't equipped to handle. Aspen Landscape has been working in Excelsior for over four decades. We know how to design full outdoor rooms in small footprints, how to choose materials and plantings that suit an 1890s home without fighting it, and how to move a project through historic-district review without stalling midway. If your property has close neighbors, a mature tree in the wrong place, or decades of drainage that needs correcting, we've seen it before.

Landscape Services Available in Excelsior.

Aspen offers our complete design-build and ongoing care services to Excelsior homeowners.

Why Excelsior homeowners trust Aspen Landscape.

46 Years on Lake Minnetonka

Aspen has been building in Excelsior since 1980 — we know the village lots, the historic streetscapes, and the design constraints better than anyone.

Built on Structural Detail

Every surface — drainage, soil prep, base work — is engineered to last through Minnesota winters.

One Team, Start to Finish

Your first-call consultation through to final walkthrough — the same dedicated crew, no subcontractors.

Our Proven Process

1

Consultation
We start by walking your property together — reading the grade, drainage, existing plantings, and the way you use the space — so the design starts from your actual site, not a template.
2

Design
We produce a detailed design with material selections, planting plans, and a phased scope so you know exactly what's being built, where, and why before a shovel goes in the ground.
3

Preparation
Before any surface work begins, we address the foundation: excavation, drainage, aggregate base, and grading — the structural layer that keeps everything above it performing for years.
4

Installation
Our own crew does the work — no subcontractors. Hardscape, plantings, irrigation, and lighting all installed to the detail level in the design.
5

Enjoyment
We do a final walkthrough with you before we close out — going over every detail, walking you through care and maintenance, and making sure the project is exactly right before we're done.

Excelsior Landscape FAQs

How do you make the most of a small Excelsior village lot?

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Can you design landscaping that fits a historic or Victorian era Excelsior home?

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Does Excelsior's historic-district review affect landscape work?

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How do you handle drainage and mature trees on older Excelsior lots?

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How do you create privacy on close-set Excelsior properties?

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