Landscape Design in Orono, MN

Custom Landscapes Built for Orono Homes

Wooded lots, lakefront properties, and large-scale estate projects — Aspen Landscape has been Orono's trusted design-build firm for over 46 years.

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Serving Since 1980

Estate landscapes, built for Orono's shores.

Orono's large, wooded lots and lakefront properties present a distinct set of challenges: mature oak canopies to protect, rolling grades to manage, DNR shoreland rules to navigate, and estate-scale scopes that often need to be carefully phased over time. Aspen Landscape has been doing this work in Orono for over 46 years. We build master plans for the full property, phase projects so every dollar lands on a solid foundation, and handle the permitting coordination — from city setbacks to DNR shoreland review — as a standard part of the process. From Crystal Bay to Stubbs Bay, this is territory we know well.

Landscape Services Available in Orono.

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

Why Orono homeowners trust Aspen Landscape.

46 Years on Lake Minnetonka

Aspen has been working Crystal Bay, Stubbs Bay, and the West Arm since 1980 — 46 years of learning Orono's specific grades, soils, and shoreline conditions.

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.

Orono Landscape FAQs

Do you handle DNR shoreland permitting for lakefront work in Orono?

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How do you protect mature oaks during construction on wooded Orono lots?

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How do you manage runoff and drainage on large sloped wooded lots?

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How are estate projects in Orono phased?

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Do you work within Orono's large lot setbacks and zoning?

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