English Stone · Twin Cities · Since the late 1990s

Award-Winning Landscaping & Outdoor Living Across the Twin Cities

Custom patios, plantings, retaining walls, and outdoor living spaces, built for Minnesota and made to last. Stonework and masonry when your project calls for it.

Serving Minnesota & Western Wisconsin · Free on-site consultation

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Stone patio with pergola and gas fire pit
Twin CitiesOutdoor Living, Built by Hand
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Loved by Twin Cities homeowners
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Chris Frederick
★★★★★

"Joel reused stone I had and integrated new stone that matched it to a tee. Always prompt and professional, and the end product is impeccable. One of the very best contractors I've ever worked with."

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Laura Haynor
★★★★★

"A beautiful stone patio with a built-in gas fireplace and stone steps. Joel really has an eye for design. I get compliments from neighbors all the time. Highly recommend."

Cedar pergola over a flagstone patio
Landscape & Outdoor Living Services

Your Whole Yard, Designed and Built in One Place

  • Full-service landscape design and installation
  • Custom paver and natural stone patios and walkways
  • Retaining walls, from 1 foot to 20 feet tall
  • Fire pits, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces
  • Plantings, sod, mulch, edging, and grading
  • Stone masonry and repair when your project needs it
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What We Build

Twin Cities Landscaping & Outdoor Living

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How We Work

Our Simple 4-Step Process

1

Design

We meet on site, listen to your vision, and plan exactly what you've dreamed of, with pictures so it's clear.

2

Estimate

A clearly explained estimate with every detail of your project listed out. No surprises.

3

Build

We stay on every project until it's done, keeping the jobsite clean and safe the whole way through.

4

Finishing Touches

We clean up after ourselves, sweep the street, and wash the dust off your plants. We don't miss the small stuff.

Why Choose English Stone

Built Right, Every Time

We Care

Our long history and impeccable reviews speak of our work ethic and desire to build everything perfect.

We Listen

Every customer wants something personal to them. We listen so we can build precisely what they want.

We Create

We create things that will never be duplicated and that move emotions just by seeing them.

We Stand

We stand behind our work and with our customers, who become part of our extended family.

Where We Build

Serving the Twin Cities, Minnesota & Western Wisconsin

Based in Shakopee, we build landscapes and outdoor living spaces across the Twin Cities metro and into Western Wisconsin, from Lake Minnetonka to the St. Croix.

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Meet Our Founder

A Word From Joel Forsberg

"At English Stone, we are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and beauty in everything we build. Whether it's a simple repair or a complete yard transformation, we bring the same attention and thoughtfulness to every project. We truly value our customers and strive to do our very best, even when nobody sees."

— Joel Forsberg, Owner
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What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"Joel and team built a couple of retaining walls for me over the last few years and suggested a drainage solution for pooling in my driveway. The end product is impeccable, and I continually get compliments years later."

Chris Frederick
★★★★★

"An old wood retaining wall replaced with stone, then a beautiful patio with a built-in gas fireplace and stone steps. Joel has a real eye for design and thinks of things I never would have. I get compliments from neighbors all the time."

Laura Haynor
★★★★★

"They redid our front buttress and steps and installed a patio in our backyard. Each member of the crew were artisans. Their work was meticulous and the result was gorgeous, and they were a delight to have in our space."

Allyson Perling
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Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Space?

Call, text, or email to set up an appointment, or book your free on-site estimate online. Serving Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

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