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Our Services

  • Close-up of a garden sprinkler watering green grass in a park or yard with trees and buildings in the background.

    Irrigation/ Lawn Sprinklers

    New Sprinkler Systems/ Custom Design. Irrigation Repair. Start-Up/ Winterization.

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  • A landscaped front yard with a large red Japanese maple tree, green bushes, white flowering plants, and decorative rocks, bordered by a brick walkway and house exterior.

    Landscaping

    Design and Installation – Permit Processing Help. Landscape Edging - Mulch and Rock Beds. Black Dirt Work – Harley Rake. Seed – Sod – Hydroseeding. Drainage Systems.

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  • Landscape view of a backyard with a garden, stone retaining wall, planted trees, and concrete steps leading up a landscaped slope.

    Walls & Stairs

    Custom Designed to the Customers Wants and Needs

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  • A backyard patio with a circular raised fire pit made of bricks, surrounded by a wooden privacy fence, with a small bench and some outdoor lighting.

    Paver Patios & Walkways

    Custom Designed to the Customers Wants and Needs

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  • A landscaped backyard patio with a fire pit, a wooden bench with orange cushions, flower pots, and surrounding greenery including tall grasses and bushes, illuminated by pathway lights.

    Flagstone Patios & Walkways

    Custom Designed to the Customers Wants and Needs

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  • Nighttime garden scene with illuminated outdoor lamp among colorful pansies in a brick-bordered flower bed, surrounded by lush green foliage.

    Outdoor Landscape Lighting

    Spot Lights Pathway Lights

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  • Sunset over a lakeside with two white chairs on a stone patio and flowering bushes nearby.

    Shoreline Restoration

    Rip Rap & Shoreline Work Sand Blankets for Beach Shoreline Restoration - Buffer Zones

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  • Almost Heaven Saunas

    Sauna Supplier and Builder for Almost Heaven Saunas

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Nelson's is family-owned and operated by Rob Nelson, owner and long-time resident of Crosslake and St. Paul. Rob started Nelson's in 1991. With over 30 years of experience and Rob's experience and attention to detail will be an asset to every job. When you have a landscape that needs multiple areas of expertise, then only Nelson's Landscape, Irrigation, and Outdoor Lighting will do. With thousands of flawlessly completed projects under our belts, we’ve helped many Lakes Area property owners turn their outdoor space from ideas into reality. Nelson's is dedicated to the concept of quality outdoor space creation and maintenance at affordable prices. Rob is in constant contact with all his clients to ensure the project will be completed in a timely and cost-effective way!

Your customized outdoor space is just a phone call away — Call Nelson's at 218-820-8728 to discuss your project details.

About Us

Logo with black text and a blue watering can pouring water over large black letters spelling 'NEIOS'. The background includes a green grass lawn, a brown brick path, and a yellow outdoor lighting fixture. Below the logo, black text reads 'LANDSCAPE - IRRIGATION - OUTDOOR LIGHTING'.

Our Certification and Licenses

Irrigation/Technology Systems Contractors :# TS650695  

MN General Building Contractor :# BC808728

Power Limited Technician :# PL005669 

Concrete/Pavers Contractors :# IR18550

MN-DNR Lake Service Provider

Residential - Commercial - Government - Tribal 

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