Landscaping Services in Navarre, MN
Premium landscape design and construction for the Navarre area along Lake Minnetonka's north shore, where Browns Bay and Maxwell Bay create some of the lake's most sought-after waterfront.
Landscape Design for the Navarre Corridor
Navarre is an unincorporated community within the city of Orono, situated along County Road 15 on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka. About 15 minutes from our Shorewood office, Navarre functions as the commercial heart of the Orono area, with its cluster of shops, restaurants, and services along the main corridor providing a village center for the surrounding lakefront neighborhoods.
Properties in the Navarre area range widely in character. Along Browns Bay and Maxwell Bay, lakefront estates with deep setbacks and mature landscaping command premium values. The neighborhoods along Shoreline Drive and the roads branching off County Road 15 feature a mix of renovated lake homes and newer construction, each with its own relationship to the water.
Navarre's position on the lake's north shore gives properties here distinctive sun exposure. South-facing yards receive full afternoon sun, which is ideal for outdoor living but creates specific considerations for plant selection and patio placement. We factor sun angles into every design, positioning shade structures, trees, and seating areas to maximize comfort throughout the day.
Building on Lake Minnetonka's North Shore
The north shore terrain around Navarre features some of the most dramatic grade changes on Lake Minnetonka. Properties along Browns Bay may drop 30 feet or more from the road to the waterline, requiring multi-tiered retaining wall systems and carefully engineered stairway access to the lake.
Maxwell Bay's eastern shoreline presents a different set of conditions, with more gradual slopes but heavier tree cover that limits equipment access and construction staging. We have extensive experience navigating both environments, and our equipment fleet includes compact machines specifically chosen for the tight access conditions common along the north shore.
The sandy soils prevalent in the Navarre area provide excellent natural drainage, which simplifies some aspects of hardscape construction but requires deeper base preparation to achieve the compaction needed for long-term paver stability. We build our bases to exceed ICPI specifications, using multiple layers of graded aggregate that are compacted in lifts to create a foundation that resists settling through decades of Minnesota freeze-thaw cycles.
What We Build for Navarre Homeowners
North shore landscape construction that handles dramatic terrain while creating refined outdoor living spaces.
Retaining Walls
Multi-tiered wall systems engineered for the north shore's dramatic grade changes.
Steps
Safe, attractive staircases from home to lake with integrated lighting and handrails.
Patios
Sun-oriented paver patios designed to maximize the south-facing exposure of north shore properties.
Outdoor Living
Comprehensive outdoor environments that capture lake views and maximize your waterfront investment.
Fire Features
Fire pits and fireplaces positioned for sunset views over Lake Minnetonka.
Landscape Lighting
Path, step, and accent lighting that makes your multi-level landscape safe and beautiful after dark.
Let's Discuss Your Vision
Contact us for a complimentary on-site consultation at your Navarre home. We will assess the terrain, discuss your vision, and create a plan that works with the north shore landscape.