Landscapers in
Maple Grove, 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 Maple Grove was built in 1991, and 26% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $418,300. 65% of Maple Grove'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 156 freezing nights a year, sprinkler systems need to be drained or blown out before winter. The average temperature in Maple Grove is 46°F; summer afternoons average 82°F and winter nights 10°F. It gets about 30 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Maple Grove 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.

Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

Most basic landscaping in Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove building department for permit requirements. Check with your local building department before starting any major landscaping project in Maple Grove.

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

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