The right plants in the right spots can completely change how your property looks and feels. The Lawn Master provides professional planting services in Apple Valley, MN — from seasonal flower installations and new shrub beds to tree planting and complete garden buildouts.
We don't just dig holes and drop plants in. Every planting job starts with understanding your property's conditions — sun exposure, soil type, drainage, and what's already growing — so that the plants we choose will actually thrive year after year in Minnesota's demanding climate.
What We Plant
- Flower beds and annuals — Seasonal color installations in spring and early summer. We design beds with a mix of heights, colors, and bloom times so you have continuous color from May through frost. Popular annuals in the Apple Valley area include petunias, marigolds, impatiens for shade, and geraniums.
- Perennials — Plants that come back year after year. We focus on proven Minnesota performers: hostas, daylilies, coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, sedum, and ornamental grasses. A well-planned perennial bed gets better every year as plants mature and fill in.
- Shrubs — Foundation plantings, privacy screens, accent pieces. We install hydrangeas, boxwood, arborvitae, lilac, ninebark, and spirea — all hardy to Zone 4 and suited to the Apple Valley area.
- Trees — Shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreen screens. We handle everything from selecting the right species for the location to proper planting depth and staking.
- Garden beds — New bed construction including edging, soil preparation, weed barrier where appropriate, planting, and mulching. We build beds that are both beautiful and low-maintenance.
Planting for Minnesota's Climate
Apple Valley falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, which means winter temperatures regularly drop to -20 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Not every plant can handle that. We've learned through years of working in this area exactly which varieties survive our winters and come back strong — and which ones look great at the nursery but die by February.
Beyond winter hardiness, we consider the unique conditions on your property. A north-facing foundation bed that gets three hours of sun needs completely different plants than a south-facing slope in full sun. We match the plant to the spot, which is the single biggest factor in whether it thrives or struggles.
When to Plant in Apple Valley
- Spring (late April–June) — Best time for most perennials, shrubs, and trees. Cool temperatures and spring rain help new plants establish root systems.
- Early summer (June) — Ideal for annuals once frost risk has passed.
- Fall (September–October) — Excellent for trees, shrubs, and many perennials. Roots continue growing in warm soil even after air temperatures cool down, giving fall-planted plants a head start on the next spring.
Service Area
We provide planting services throughout Apple Valley and the surrounding south metro including Rosemount, Lakeville, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Savage, Prior Lake, Mendota Heights, Hastings, and Cottage Grove.
Common Questions About Planting
How much does a planting project cost?
A simple annual flower bed installation might run $200 to $500. New shrub and perennial beds typically range from $500 to $3,000+ depending on the number of plants, size of bed, and whether new bed construction is needed. Tree planting starts around $300 per tree including the tree, planting, and staking.
Do you help choose the plants?
Absolutely. Most customers tell us what they're going for — color, privacy, low-maintenance, seasonal interest — and we recommend specific plants based on the conditions on their property. We'll present options and you decide.
Do you guarantee the plants?
Yes. Trees, shrubs, and perennials we install are guaranteed through the first growing season. If a plant doesn't survive under normal conditions, we replace it.