Explore a range of front entrance landscaping styles we’ve completed across the Twin Cities. From winding stone pathways and layered garden beds to custom stone patios and retaining walls that add structure without losing warmth. Each design starts with your home’s existing character and works outward. We blend plant selection with hardscape materials that hold up through Minnesota’s seasons. If any of these looks catch your eye, our landscape design and build team can walk you through what’s possible for your own front entrance. Ready to get started? Schedule a consultation with one of our designers to talk through your ideas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Front Entrance
Most front entrance projects take a few days to a few weeks, depending on scope. Simple pathway and planting updates move faster. Projects with retaining walls, patios, or drainage work take longer. Your designer will give you a project timeline before installation begins.
Cost depends on the size of the project, materials chosen, and the amount of hardscaping involved. A simple pathway refresh costs less than a full entry redesign with retaining walls and a patio. Our design team will walk you through material options and pricing during your consultation.
Yes. Every Otten Bros. installation includes a warranty on our design and construction work, along with a warranty on the plants we install.
Front entrance landscaping combines hardscaping and plantings to improve the approach to your home. This can include stone pathways, retaining walls, patios, and layered garden beds. At Otten Bros., we design each entrance to match your home’s architecture while adding lasting curb appeal.
We serve homeowners across the west Twin Cities metro, including Long Lake, Chaska, Orono, Minnetonka, and surrounding communities, from our two garden center locations.
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Yes. We design front entrances for properties of every size, from compact city lots to larger west metro homes. Whether you need a simple front walkway plan or a multi-phase redesign, our team tailors the project to fit your space.
We start with a consultation at your home to discuss your goals and budget. From there, our designers build a custom plan and walk you through the materials, plants, and installation steps. Once you approve the plan, our crew handles installation and keeps you updated throughout.
Yes. We select materials and plants suited to Minnesota’s climate, including freeze-thaw cycles and heavy snow loads. Our stonework and retaining walls are built to stay structurally sound through the seasons.
From intricate, multi-phase landscape projects to the simplest front walkway plan, our team of highly skilled landscape designers will meet with you to create a beautiful, functional outdoor space. Whether you're looking for custom retaining walls, a paver walkway design, or low-maintenance front yard landscaping, we provide tailored solutions to enhance your home.
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