Landscapers in
Elk River, MN

In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $22.67 an hour ($47,160 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $15.39–$29.88. About 11,820 people work in this occupation in the metro area. These are what workers earn, not what landscapers charge: a contractor's hourly rate also covers insurance, licensing, vehicles, overhead and profit. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

The typical home in Elk River was built in 1997, and 26% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $370,100. 68% of Elk River's homes are single-family detached houses, the homes most likely to have their own yard to maintain. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

With about 158 freezing nights a year, sprinkler systems need to be drained or blown out before winter. The average temperature in Elk River is 45°F; summer afternoons average 81°F and winter nights 7°F. It gets about 32 inches of precipitation a year, including about 40 inches of snow. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Elk River range from $50–$150 per visit for basic maintenance to $2,500–$12,000+ for comprehensive design and plantings. Hardscaping projects tend to be the most expensive.

Elk River homeowners have access to a wide range of landscaping services including lawn installation and maintenance, tree and shrub planting, irrigation systems, hardscaping (patios, walkways, retaining walls), outdoor lighting, landscape design, and seasonal cleanup. Many contractors in Elk River also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

Most basic landscaping in Elk River doesn't require a permit, but projects involving retaining walls over a certain height, irrigation systems connected to city water, grading that affects drainage, or tree removal may require permits. Contact the Elk River building department for permit requirements. Check with your local building department before starting any major landscaping project in Elk River.

On Ratedeed, you can browse landscapers serving Elk River who specialize in everything from lawn maintenance to complete outdoor transformations. Look for professionals experienced with Elk River's local climate and soil conditions. Read reviews from other Elk River homeowners, request free quotes, and ask for photos of completed projects in the area.

The best plants for Elk River depend on your specific location, sun exposure, and soil type. Local nurseries and landscapers familiar with Elk River's climate can recommend native and adapted species that thrive with minimal maintenance.