Create at Nature-Friendly Yard With Sustainable Landscaping in St. Paul, MN & The Twin Cities Area
Turn Your Outdoor Space Into a Thriving, Pollinator-Friendly, Low-Maintenance Habitat
Sustainable landscaping in St. Paul, Minnesota means incorporating practices that bring nature back to your outdoor space. It’s about reducing use of harsh chemicals and creating spaces for plant communities that support local pollinators, birds and other beneficial wildlife, while adding beauty and value to your property. Whether you're just starting on your journey to bring nature back to your outdoor space, or looking for ways to care for your existing gardens and landscape with more sustainable practices, Open Space Gardens can help you build a beautiful, functional outdoor space that thrives in harmony with nature.
Our team specializes in native plant garden design and installations and eco-friendly maintenance using quiet electric tools, and sustainable methods. We work closely with homeowners and commercial property managers who want their landscapes to align with their environmental values. You’ll enjoy the beauty of a lush, pollinator-friendly space, without the noise, pollution, or synthetic chemical applications.
With Open Space Gardens, sustainability isn’t an add-on, it’s the foundation of everything we do. We design, install, and maintain spaces that get better year after year. Ready to see what’s possible? Fill out our contact form and schedule a consultation today.
Sustainable Landscaping Backed by Expertise, Clarity, and Care
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by garden upkeep or frustrated by one-size-fits-all contractors who don’t “get it,” you're not alone. Many of our clients came to us looking for more than just a lawn mowing service, they were looking for a partner who understood their desire to move beyond their mono-culture lawn and work in harmony with nature.
Our sustainable landscaping services help solve these common frustrations:
You Want to Reduce Your Environmental Footprint
We avoid chemical weed control practices, build healthy soil with compost, 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.
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.
You Value Clear Communication and Trusted Service
We’re proud to offer the Open Space Satisfaction Promise. You’ll get consistent updates, a thoughtful process, and fast responses to any questions. If something’s not right, we work hard to resolve it 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.
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Native Plant Expertise
You’ll get a garden that thrives in your climate and supports pollinators, with less need for water or upkeep.
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Chemical-Free Methods
Your space will be safe for kids, pets, and wildlife, without compromising on beauty.
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Low-Impact Tools
We use manual and electric-powered tools to reduce noise and air pollution.
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Custom Design & Maintenance Plans
Whether you want a bee lawn, pocket prairie, or a complete landscape renovation, we tailor everything to your goals and growing conditions.
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Ongoing Garden Support
You can rely on us season after season to help your garden grow even better with time.
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
Within one business day, we'll reach out to discuss your project, answer your initial questions and schedule your on-site consultation with one of our knowledgeable Project Managers.
On-Site Consultation
We will visit you to assess your space, review goals and challenges, and collect the information we need to develop a thoughtful plan and quote. We charge a small fee for most of our on-site consultations that is applied as a credit for any going work we perform.
Design + Quote
Following the consultation, our team gets to work on a landscape plan tailored to your property and priorities. You’ll receive a detailed proposal usually within a week, and we’ll schedule a follow-up call to walk through the plan and pricing together.
Approval & Agreement
When you're ready to move forward, it's easy to approve your quote online and we can then get your project scheduled. Some smaller projects can begin quickly, while more complex installs are scheduled based on season and scope.
Installation
For installations, our team arrives on time with the plants and materials needed to bring your design to life. We install every project with care and attention to detail, using chemical-free methods and low-impact tools. Before we wrap up, we’ll walk through the garden with you, explain plant choices, and offer tips for care.
Maintenance & Ongoing Support
We offer seasonal and monthly maintenance services designed to protect your investment and keep your garden thriving. If you choose to enroll in ongoing care, our team will be there season after season to keep your landscape looking its best.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainable Landscaping in St. Paul, MN
Yes, once established, a well-designed native plant garden will typically require less water, fewer inputs like fertilizer, and less ongoing care than a lawn that needs mowing each and every week. We’ll help you understand what to expect and provide a custom care guide.
Garden installation typically ranges from $500 to $5,000, with some projects going higher depending on scope. Long-term maintenance plans to keep your outdoor spaces thriving begin at $150 a month and up for garden maintenance and less for e-mowing alone.
Absolutely. We start with an on-site consultation with one of our experienced Project Mangers to discuss your goals and guide you through the process, from soil conditions and sun exposure to aesthetics, budget, and timeline.
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.
Browse Projects
See What We’ve Created in Twin Cities Gardens
Explore some of the beautiful sustainable landscaping projects we’ve completed across St. Paul and the surrounding neighborhoods.
See something you like?
Visit our Portfolio Page to view more examples of our work.
Design, Build, and Care — All With Your Values in Mind
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.
Garden Installation
Our experienced team brings your vision to life with high-quality site preparation, precise planting, and quiet e-powered tools.
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.
Seasonal Enhancements
Add seasonal color and variety with rotating planter displays that keep your home or business looking fresh and inviting year-round.
Coaching and Consultations
Need advice or hands-on guidance?
We offer expert insights to help you care for your garden confidently and sustainably.
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.
The Leader Among
Bringing Eco-Friendly Landscapes to St. Paul, 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, and regularly travel to:
- St. Paul, MN
- Minneapolis, MN
- Edina, MN
- St. Louis Park, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Stillwater, MN
- Minnetonka, MN
- Eden Prairie, MN
- Golden Valley, MN
We’re also growing our presence in surrounding areas. Visit our full Service Area page to learn more.
Let’s Build Something Beautiful Together
Your landscape can be more than just green grass, it can be vibrant, resilient, and deeply connected to nature. With sustainable landscaping in St. Paul, Minnesota, you’re making an investment in your values, your property, and the local ecosystem.
Get started today. Fill out our intake form or give us a call to schedule your on-site consultation. We can’t wait to help you bring your sustainable gardens to life.
