Landscaping reviews in Hopkins, Minnesota

Axel Landscapes has done multiple projects at my home over the past couple of years. I couldn't be happier with my experience and I recommend them often.

Most recently, Chris and Jodi completely re-did our backyard. This involved design, demolition of the old overgrown landscaping, new plantings, paver walkways, and some brickwork for a small wall.

They actually did the project earlier than forecast - they had some scheduling changes and were able to move our project ahead in the schedule. Who doesn't like getting their work done early?

Chris arrived with his crew to organize everything and to deliver all the materials. From that point on - his expert crew took over and worked HARD. Each day they were working from sunup to sundown to get the project done- I was amazed when I saw them still working after dinner!

At one point, they realized that there was going to be a challenge to get proper water drainage with our paver walkway and they weren't going to get a proper slope to drain the water away from our house. They redesigned it and made it much longer & fancier to get a better slope all at their own expense to make sure it was done correctly. Talk about going the extra mile!

After completion of the project - several of our neighbors asked for Chris and Jodi's contact information because they were impressed by the quality of the work and how hard the crew was working.

I also appreciate that they will be honest about costs and timing up front. I never felt like they were making "optimistic" estimates to win the project. Jodi was a treat to work with during the planning phases of the project.. and her designs are high-end.

They did as beautiful job on this project as they did on the other projects they've done for us in the past. We're running out of landscape projects - but will gladly refer them again to friends and neighbors.

Our experience with Axel Landscape and the results were phenomenal! Our project included a pavers patio, pergola, rock wall and plants. We met with Jodi a number of times for planning and she was very honest, knowledgeable, a strong communicator and great at her job! Once we got started the crew worked HARD: 12+ hour days in 90+ degree heat. They focused solely on our project and we are thrilled with how quickly it came together and the results. Chris was so helpful along the way as we made a couple of small revisions to the original plan. Highly recommend!

Axel Landscape did an amazing job installing our patio.

Jodi (planner and designer) is a great communicator. She took her time to explain what will be done, the various options and what is necessary versus what's nice to have. She outlined the quote very clearly with revisions and updates clearly marked. I always felt engaged in the process and that me and her were working together. I never felt pushed or pressured to make any decisions.

Chris and the crew did a great job demolishing the old deck, leveling the ground, installing the patio and steps, replanting the flowers/shrubs and cleaning up after the job was done. they left no trace in the yard other than their great work. Very clean work!

Chris was very easy to reach and respond via texts. While i didn't meet him personally, he was great to connect with on the phone. the crew was very nice, respectful and professional.

Keep up the great work!

Searched online for landscapers, liked Axel Landscape’s website, called them, and never looked back! Jodi was THE best throughout the entire planning process (paver patio, sidewalk, and plantings), her greatest gift was knowing when to listen, when to make suggestions, and when to just make the decision for us! Jodi also worked with the city to get them to approve our project and with our porch installer to make sure everything would work together. Way above and beyond! Chris and crew were outstanding, all work done beautifully and within the time frame promised. Would use Axel Landscape again for any landscape project! (They're busy, call soon!)

We had Axel Landscape do a major remodel of our backyard retaining wall and pool deck area in 2020-21. This was a major project that required extensive design and working with other contractors to ensure proper drainage, etc. Jodi, Chris, and the crew at Axel did a phenomenal job! From the initial visit to the finished product we were always kept in the loop in terms of cost, timing, when the crew would be working, and any potential modifications to the initial design. We have worked with many contractors over the past several years and Axel is the only one that has continually not only met, but surpassed our expectations. We look forward to hiring them again for our next landscaping project!

We had a very large, complex project that included two paver patios (one of which was roughly 43 ft by 19-24 ft with curved steps and edges and integrated lighting), retaining walls, stone pillars, 12 ft x 14 ft cedar pergola, fireplace, sitting wall, and regrading the lot and installing sod, stone edging, planting beds, and several trees, among other things.

We obtained multiple bids for our project and decided to work with Axel Landscape as it was clear they had the technical knowledge, experience, equipment, and crew to design and implement our vision. They were also heavily recommended by previous customers of theirs that we spoke to.

With the roughly two-to-three-week project now complete, my wife and I and our neighbors are blown away by the finished product. A few things that set Axel Landscape apart are Jodi’s technical knowledge at the design phase in addressing unique and complex issues with our lot, and Chris and the crew’s unbelievable attention to detail and skill.

We were impressed with their communication, cleanliness after each workday, ability to seamlessly work with and around our other contractors (irrigation, gas line, fence), and ability to adapt when we had a few adjustments mid project.

With how large and complex our project was we had very high expectations and Axel Landscape exceeded those expectations. We are very happy with our experience and the end result, and highly recommend working with them.

Fabulous to work with throughout project.
Crysten was exceptional in every regard.
Can't say enough good about the entire team.
Kim Culp

Axel Landscaping did a great job on our project from start to finish - they installed a new paver patio area and back steps to connect our existing patio with a new garage and driveway. The original bid was detailed and really helped us trust that they understood our goals. They helped us every step of the way, explaining the different materials choices and what those would mean in terms of performance,, cost, and aesthetics. The team was efficient and did excellent work, despite having to deal with massive tree roots, a buried electrical line, and an unexpected discovery of some issues with our siding. They also went out of their way to work with the contractor who was installing our driveway to make sure both projects were successful.

We will absolutely call them for our next landscaping project!

I don't usually write reviews but wanted to write one after our wonderful experience with Axel. We worked with Crysten on our backyard patio project who was professional, responsive, flexible, and knowledgeable. She had great ideas for our patio and was willing to answer many questions and talk through all our options without feeling rushed or pressured. When we had a minor concern after completing the patio (sand not being fully filled in between pavers due to rain), Axel responded quickly and were committed to making sure their job was high quality. We can't wait to enjoy our patio for years to come! Would highly recommend Axel.

We completed phase 1 of our project with the team and so far so good! Feeling very hopeful and will work with them again.

We had a fantastic experience with Axel Landscape installing our paver patio. Their price was in line with other estimates, but what set them apart was the level of detail and professionalism from start to finish. The initial estimate was impressively thorough, and Crysten was amazing to work with throughout the design process. She carefully considered water drainage to ensure there would be no issues with the house or patio, and she was very communicative—meeting with us multiple times to go over design ideas and material choices. The installation itself was completed on time and done with clear expertise. The patio looks great, and this was hands down the best experience I’ve had working with a contractor. Highly recommend!

Axel Landscape completed a rebuild of our front steps, patio, and planters. The new patio and front steps add tremendous curb appear to our home. It’s so nice to have this additional space to our home, as it really does make our home feel bigger. We now have a wonderful place to sit and enjoy coffee on beautiful spring, summer, and fall days. Even in the winter occasionally!

From start to finish the work was high quality and done on time. The design and cost estimate were detailed and well explained. The designer was knowledgeable and easy to with. Her ideas for the layout, pavers, and landscaping plants, all came together beautifully. We would not have thought of the design on our own and appreciate the functionality and beauty Axel Landscape brought to our home.

We received several bids for our project but chose to work with Axel Landscape because it was evident they had the technical expertise, experience, equipment, and team needed to bring our vision to life. We were especially impressed with their clear communication, the cleanliness they maintained at the end of each workday, and the exceptional attention to detail and skill demonstrated by their designer and crew.

We're extremely pleased with both the process and the result, and we highly recommend working with them.

Axel Landscape was AWESOME! Jodi met with me a number of times, and was easy to get ahold of by phone/email when I had questions. She even communicated with the company who framed our deck to make sure the whole outdoor project would come together seamlessly! The schedule was approximated for obvious reasons, but it was always considered and communicated well. They were able to get in early and even checked with me before doing so, knowing that I had other outdoor projects in the works. By comparison, the folks that replaced my fence at my previous house did not run anything by me, never even called when they sent their contracted team out two weeks early, and so I came home to a torn up yard and no fence - with 2 dogs, I needed to know ahead of time when people were going to be by to work in the yard, it's surprising that a company would not consider that. Axel Landscape would never do such a thing. They were very considerate of my time, money, property and preferences. Another thing I like about Axel Landscape is that they don't contract out their jobs, they have their hands on every project from start to finish. They stand by their work. They thought of things I would have never considered and were sure to bring them to my attention before it was too late. For that I am grateful and feel assured that my money was well spent. I'm not a landscaper, obviously, so I relied on them to inform me and THEY DID. They were not just order-takers, they played a very active role in the planning and execution. I will ABSOLUTELY use them for future projects and you should too.

We had a paver patio, wall, and boulder installation to support our hot tub, fire put , and our pool. Axel's helped with design and the installation was fast and very professional. Highly recommend! Picture below with basketball hoop is what the space used to look like before...

Our garage is finally dry! We have had water issues in our garage since we moved in and it’s stayed dry since the Axel team regraded and added a retaining wall. Crysten was so professional and so quick to respond to all communications.

We recently hired Axel Landscape in Hopkins to construct two retaining walls in a very tight space, ensuring everything aligned with our home builder’s specifications and the plans approved by the City of Edina. From the start, it was clear their team had the knowledge and experience needed—not just in building retaining walls, but in handling the complexities of proper drainage and meeting city regulations.

Their pricing was competitive with other estimates we received, but what really set them apart was the exceptional level of detail, communication, and professionalism throughout the entire process. Every step felt well-planned and carefully executed, and the crew worked efficiently without ever cutting corners.

This was truly one of the best experiences we’ve had working with a contractor. The finished product exceeded our expectations, and we have complete confidence in the quality of their work. We would not hesitate to recommend Axel Landscape to our friends, family, and neighbors, and we look forward to working with them again on future projects.

We had such a great experience with Axel Landscape this summer as we completely redid our backyard. They took our overgrown nothing space and created an amazing patio and garden oasis. Crysten was amazing -- she listened to our opinions, was patient with our revisions, and helped bring our ideas to life. The final result is a backyard we're excited to spend time in. Would highly recommend, and would certainly work with again!

Axel Landscape did a fantastic job with our landscaping. We called them for help after doing emergency repairs to our mainline sewer which had resulted in the destruction of our previous pathway to the front door.

Crysten from Axel quickly assessed our needs and recommended what could be done before the snow came and then the crew worked hard to get us in the schedule right before thanksgiving. Not only was it timely, but very professional results and everyone from Axel was very friendly and demonstrated high level of integrity.

We worked with Axel Landscape and Crysten on the design and installation of our backyard sauna area, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Crysten was fantastic to work with—responsive, organized, and incredibly thoughtful in her approach. She took the time to understand our vision and offered creative ideas that made the space even better than we imagined.

The crew’s workmanship was top-notch. Everything—from the paver layout to the site prep and finishing details—was done with care and precision. The end result looks incredible and blends perfectly with our home and outdoor setting.

We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out and highly recommend Axel Landscape to anyone looking for a team that combines professionalism, great communication, and beautiful results.

Back in the fall of 2019, we worked with Axel Landscape to replace our platform deck with a patio. We had a wonderful experience then so when it came time for more updates to our backyard, we went back to Axel for another great outcome. We added two new patios - one for an upcoming hot tub and one for a firepit - along with gorgeous landscaping around the firepit. Unfortunately, the pavers we used for the initial patio were no longer available. Jodi was able to identify similar pavers so everything remains cohesive. She also recommended the stones for the firepit and the edging. The crew did an amazing job laying everything down so meticulously. You can tell they do this often and know how to do it right. We had them update the edging on all existing landscaping and it looks superb! I worked with Jodi on both projects and cannot recommend her enough. She was responsive, collaborative, and really listened to what we wanted in our project. Chris was wonderful on-site - helping us make some minor adjustments during the work. The crew, as mentioned before, was wonderful. They were very patient as we tried to decide where to put each boulder. Respectful of our property. We would hands down hire them again for any future landscaping projects.

We used Axel Landscaping for a front and back patio, as well as other features, over several summers and the experience was amazing. Jodi helped design and pick out materials for our space, and is incredibly thorough and thoughtful, educating us along the way and making sure there were no surprises. Chris and his team are true craftsman - watching them work, it was clear that they were taking the time to do things correctly. They also made sure to explain and get approval for any adjustments that needed to be made to the initial design before doing the work. We are thrilled with how everything turned out, and get many compliments from neighbors and visitors. I recommended them to anyone!