Landscape Design in Wayzata, MN

Custom Landscapes Built for Wayzata Homes

From lakefront estates on Lake Minnetonka to tight downtown village lots — Aspen Landscape has served every corner of Wayzata for over 46 years.

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Serving Since 1980

Aspen Landscape's home, and our most familiar territory.

Aspen Landscape was founded in Wayzata in 1980, and the city has been our most familiar territory ever since. Founder Gary Speich has worked in nearly every Wayzata neighborhood — from the downtown village lots along Lake Street to the lakefront estates off Ferndale Road. That depth of local experience shapes every project: we understand Wayzata's heavy clay soils, its permitting and HOA design guidelines, and the distinct demands of shoreline lots on Lake Minnetonka in a way that takes decades to develop. Whether you're redesigning a downtown backyard or starting a full lakefront estate landscape from scratch, you're working with the team that knows this city better than any other.

Landscape Services Available in Wayzata.

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

Why Wayzata Homeowners Trust Aspen Landscape.

46 Years in Wayzata

Aspen was founded here in 1980. We know every neighborhood, soil condition, and village guideline — that's not something you replicate quickly.

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.

Wayzata Landscape FAQs

How long has Aspen Landscape worked in Wayzata?

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Do you handle landscape projects on Lake Minnetonka shoreline lots?

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What's distinct about landscaping in Wayzata versus other Lake Minnetonka cities?

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Do you handle Wayzata village permits and HOA design guidelines?

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How does Wayzata's clay soil affect landscape design?

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