Create a Nature-Friendly Yard With Sustainable Landscaping in Minneapolis, MN & The Twin Cities Area

Transform Your Outdoor Space Into a Pollinator and Bird -Friendly Habitat

Sustainable landscaping in Minneapolis, Minnesota makes it easy to transform mono-culture turfgrass lawns into thriving chemical-free gardens that support pollinators, wildlife, and your personal health and well-being. Whether you're looking to create an oasis for butterflies and birds, reduce your exposure to chemicals, or bring more color and variety to your yard, Open Space Gardens helps you design and build a beautiful, functional outdoor space that aligns with your values.

Our team specializes in eco-friendly landscape design and maintenance using native plants, quiet electric tools, and natural soil health. We work with homeowners and commercial property managers who are passionate about sustainable living. You’ll enjoy a lush, pollinator-friendly landscape—without the noise, pollution, or synthetic chemicals.

At Open Space Gardens, sustainability isn’t an extra. It’s at the core of everything we do. From design to installation to long-term care, we create gardens that improve over time. Ready to get started? Fill out our contact form and schedule your consultation today.

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Sustainable Landscaping Backed by Expertise, Clarity, and Care

If you’ve been frustrated by unreliable contractors or overwhelmed by garden upkeep, you’re not alone. Many of our clients were searching for more than a landscaper—they wanted a partner with plant knowledge who understands ecological design and shares their environmental values.

Our sustainable landscaping services help solve these common challenges:

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You Want to Reduce Your Environmental Footprint

We avoid chemical weed control practices, select native plants suited to your site, and install your garden using manual tools or quiet electric equipment (no more ear splitting leaf blowers). That means fewer inputs, more habitat, cleaner air and water, and a better experience for you and the planet.

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You Want an Outdoor Space that Creates Habitat for Birds & Pollinators–Not Lawn Mowers

Our team knows plants and is committed to sustainability like you. We utilize native plants in our garden design and installations, creating critical habitat for birds, pollinators like butterflies and bees, and other wildlife need to survive and thrive. From design to on-going maintenance, we want to help elevate your outdoor space into a beautiful, low maintenance outdoor oasis - not just another lawn that needs to be mowed week after week, year after year.

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You Value Clear Communication and Trusted Service

With our Open Space Satisfaction Promise, you’ll know exactly what to expect. From quotes to installation, we stay in close touch and address most concerns within one or two business days.

How Sustainable Landscaping Works for You

Open Space Gardens partners with homeowners and commercial property managers to design and maintain landscapes that are ecologically healthy, beautiful, and easier to care for over time. We offer everything from pollinator-friendly garden design and installation to e-mowing, seasonal enhancements and spring/fall clean-ups.

  • Native Plant Expertise

    Your garden will thrive in local conditions, support biodiversity, and need less ongoing maintenance.

  • Chemical-Free Methods

    Enjoy a safer environment for kids, pets, and pollinators—without sacrificing beauty.

  • Low-Impact Tools

    We use electric-powered and manual tools that reduce air and noise pollution.

  • Custom Design & Maintenance Plans

    Whether you envision a bee lawn, native boulevard, or full garden transformation, we build plans around your goals.

  • Ongoing Garden Support

    Enroll in seasonal, monthly or more frequent care to keep your landscape vibrant season after season.

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Our Proven Process for Sustainable Landscaping

Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll meet you there and help you create a beautiful space that reflects your values and supports a healthy, vibrant ecosystem.

Reach Out

Submit our online intake form or give us a call. We’ll learn a bit about your property, your goals, and what services you're interested in so we can start matching you with the right solutions.

Personalized Follow-Up

On-Site Consultation

Design + Quote

Approval & Agreement

Installation

Maintenance & Ongoing Support

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainable Landscaping in Minneapolis, MN

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Why Twin Cities Residents Trust Us With Their Eco-Friendly Gardens

We’ve earned many 5-star reviews across the Twin Cities for a reason: our clients trust us to get it right. They value the way we design and care for their landscape and for them.


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See What We’ve Created in Twin Cities Gardens

Explore some of the sustainable landscaping projects we’ve completed across Minneapolis and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Visit our Portfolio Page to see more.

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Everything You Need to Create and Maintain a Sustainable Landscape

Whether you’re looking for custom garden design, ongoing landscape maintenance, or something in between, we’ll help you take the next right step:

Garden Design

Collaborate with our expert designers to craft a custom plan that reflects your aesthetic, supports biodiversity and native habitat, and reduces long-term maintenance.

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Garden Installation

Our experienced team brings your vision to life with high-quality site preparation, precise planting, and quiet e-powered tools.

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Chemical-Free Garden Maintenance

Keep your garden thriving with expert ongoing care tailored to the needs of your space, including regular pruning and weeding to maximize plant and soil health.

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Seasonal Enhancements

Add seasonal color and variety with rotating planter displays that keep your home or business looking fresh and inviting year-round.

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Coaching and Consultations

Need advice or hands-on guidance?

We offer expert insights to help you care for your garden confidently and sustainably.

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E-Lawn Care

Lawn care that prioritizes pollinator-friendly lawn plants, healthy soil and quiet electric mowing, delivered without harsh synthetic chemicals or noisy equipment.

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Bringing Eco-Friendly Landscapes to Minneapolis, MN and Nearby Neighborhoods

Open Space Gardens proudly serves commercial and residential clients who care about the environment and want to bring nature back to their outdoor spaces. We work throughout St. Paul, MN and Minneapolis, MN, and regularly travel to:

We’re also growing our presence in surrounding areas. Visit our full Service Area page to learn more.

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Let’s Build Something Beautiful Together

Lawns are outdated. Your outdoor space can do more to help plants, pollinators and birds survive and even thrive. With our sustainable landscaping services in Minneapolis, you can enjoy a vibrant, low-maintenance garden that reflects your values, supports the environment, and grows more rewarding over time.

Ready to begin? Fill out our intake form or give us a call today. Let’s bring your sustainable garden goals to life.