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About
Ben Erickson, Owner, has been practicing Landscape Architecture in the Twin Cities for over 16 years, first learning the ropes at the office of CLOSE Landscape Architecture until opening b.e landscape designs in 2012. We do commercial as well as residential projects and as of 2017, b.e. landscape designs offers installation as part of its scope of services, so give us a call and let us know how we can help out with your next project.
Most enjoyable part of my job is watching a project go from "design" phase to "installation", and helping the client be a part of that process.
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Hired 47 times
Serves Minneapolis, MN
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14 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Leslie S.
Apr 30, 2018
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Our garden needed a boost. We live in a townhouse community and didn't need a huge plan. Ben created a plan that was appropriate for the space and our budget. Ben also provided drawings as part of his service, while I was told by other Landscape designers that it would cost extra. Seeing the plan was important to me since it is hard to visualize what the plants will eventually look like. Ben's team was exemplary from prompt arrival to thorough clean up after the project was completed. We highly recommend Ben and his team for any landscape project you may be thinking about.
Details: I want to accomplish one or two larger projects in my current landscape (e.g. plant trees, install sprinkler system, pave walkway) • No existing plans, but have a good idea of what I want • Plant trees/shrubs • Small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Backyard • Side yard(s) • No, this is a one-time project • Multi-unit building
Outdoor Landscaping and Design
Natalie C.
Oct 29, 2018
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So impressed with Ben and his team. The quote was competed within a couple of days and the work was done quickly and completely, with a great design plan upfront that executed wonderfully. A great experience and I would definitely use them again!
Details: I want to completely redo my current landscape (e.g. replace soil, existing plants, and hardscape services) • No existing plans, but have a good idea of what I want • Install grass/sod • Remove trees/shrubs • Medium (1,000 - 5,000 sq ft) • Backyard • Side yard(s) • No, this is a one-time project • Home
Outdoor Landscaping and Design
Virginia B.
Oct 3, 2018
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Came in person for the estimate and once I got on the schedule, got the job done fast. Crew was great. I'd work with Ben and his team again!
Details: No, the patio will not be structurally connected to buildings • Residential
B.E. Landscape designs's reply
Thanks Virginia! I also see that you work at Aeon....I've done a lot of design/ landscape archtitecture for them in the past with Steve Plots and James Lenhoff, so let me know if there's ever any site/ landscape design work that you need help with. Thanks!
Patio Remodel or Addition
Jackie b.
Oct 21, 2024
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Ben designed the plan that we had in mind. It was an unique situation ...a sloping floor in a storage area below an addition that was done years ago. The soil was excavated until we had a flat floor. Then they did landscape block work. Carlos and his crew were great. Carlos checked in with us each day to ask us if we had any concerns. The job was done in a timely manner!
Details: Less than 1 • Slightly sloped • Slightly sloped • No obstructions • No, I will dispose of this myself • Residential
Land Leveling and Grading
Shayla R.
Nov 12, 2019
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B.E. Landscape Designs did a wonderful job!
I started a project at home that I could not finish on my own. I was having a shed built on my property and thought I could handle removing the mulch and tree stump parts then leveling my yard myself. Big mistake. I was very worried because the shed was being delivered and built in just a couple weeks.
I reached out to Ben at B.E. and he was able to get me on his schedule in time before the shed came. Carlos and his crew did an amazing job of clearing out the area and putting down gravel and leveling it for me. It was incredible. Pictures included.
I was so impressed I made a list of projects that I am going to hire them for next spring! Thank you Ben and Carlos, and Crew!
Details: Smaller changes in current landscape (e.g. plant flowers, trim shrubs) • Back yard • No, one-time project • Home
Outdoor Landscaping and Design
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Benjamin Erickson
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My first consultation is always free. After the initial meeting I will respond to the client with any fee for design or installation.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I would first reach out to the client to see when we could meet to look at, and discuss the scope of the project and any details about the site. After that I would go back and come up with a price for design (if necessary) or installation of the work.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of MN. I am also licensed by the state of MN to practice in that state.
