WE HAVE THE MOST SHORE RESTORATION EXPERIENCE IN MINNESOTA. We are a design-build ecological restoration company with over a decade of experience in planning, creating and maintaining quality natural areas. Our team has the most experience restoring and managing lake, pond, and wetland shores across Minnesota. We offer natural landscaping services spanning from small residential properties all the way to sprawling city and county parklands. Our project management staff is directly involved in the design process. So, when it comes down to fine tuning installations, our staff can make informed decisions that guarantee exceptional restoration results. Design and Planning Natural Shore develops ecological restoration plans that include shorelines, prairies wetland and woodlands for individuals, local governments, watersheds, and corporate entities. We listen, clearly understand your specific goals, and then design projects that balance human use with nature. With your input, we introduce appropriate native plant communities onto your property that are visually pleasing, diverse, functional, and incredibly impactful. Read more PROJECT INSTALLATION Our installation crews are experienced, passionate, and take the utmost pride in their work. Our crew leaders have degrees in ecology and years of field experience. From shore bio-engineering on steep slopes to strategic woodland seeding, our staff has worked through countless scenarios to create resilient and breathtaking natural areas. We enjoy introducing native plant communities on residential properties, corporate campuses, parks, and other public lands. When you partner with us, you will have peace of mind – our guarantee is the best in the business. Read more Monitoring and Maintenance Long-term monitoring and maintenance is critical to successful restorations, especially in urban areas where continual weed infestation is a given. It makes sense to protect your investment with a solid maintenance plan. Our experienced crew leaders have degrees in ecology and are experts in native and invasive plant identification. We use the most up-to-date science-based management techniques to control invasive weeds, including strategic herbicide use, hand pulling, weed whipping, and tractor mowing. Our customer reviews are second to none. Read more Native Plant Nursery We believe there is a right native plant for every situation and landscape. Let our knowledgeable, passionate native plant specialists help you choose the right plant for you. Read more START A RESTORATION PROJECT 50963 CLIENT REVIEWS Beyond Expectations “Natural Shore has performed above and beyond my expectations. Very knowledgeable staff and crew. It was a pleasure and secured our shoreline, and it looks beautiful. Thank you” – Karen K. (Waconia, MN) Never Looked Better “Our two ponds look so much better these past few years since we have had the services of Natural Shore.” – Grandview Townhomes (Roseville, MN) Stopped Erosion “Our shoreline has been eroding for many years. We are amazed at all the plants that will be protecting it in the future!” – Bill and Renee E. (Burnsville, MN) Great Crew “The work was done quickly and a large crew installed everything in just a couple of days…. Great crew. Answered any questions. Always let us know when they were here and why…. Our shoreline is as good as we could have hoped for. Follow up was excellent” – Pat and Will B. (Eden Prairie, MN) Invested in Their Work “Everyone I met was knowledgeable, cheerful, invested in their work and my yard. I so appreciated this.” – Susan S. (Edina, MN) Great Purpose “Great product. Great people. Great purpose.” – Rachel S. (Eagan, MN) Expertise and Quality Is Worth It “I enjoy working on my restorations myself but I have found the added benefit of NST’s excellent staff has been wonderful for my property. It affords me the opportunity to enjoy the restoration because I do not have to do ALL of the work myself. The expertise and quality they provide is well worth the expense.” – Holly H. (Plymouth, MN) Always Informative “The maintenance staff always calls before they come and asks if I have any questions. When we are home, they tell us what they are working on and the status of our garden. Very helpful information and very professional” – Becky T. (Edina, MN) Awesome Maintenance Service “This was the 1st year we used the maintenance service and it was AWESOME!” – Anthony V. (Plymouth, MN) Stopped Erosion, Restored Shoreline “We have used Natural Shore for many years for shoreline maintenance and restorations. Their recommendations have saved the erosion we were experiencing along the shoreline and have restored our shoreline back to a natural state.” – Lorna N. (Edina, MN) Helpful Rain Garden Advice “It’s very helpful to be contacted ahead of time when the staff is coming. We’ve also gotten very helpful advice on plants appropriate to our rain gardens.” – Florence F. (Edina, MN) Friendly “Always friendly and professional.” – Dale R. (White Bear Township, MN) Know Their Stuff “The Natural Shore crews have always relieved a lot of anxiety for me because I know they do such a great job. They know their stuff. I am confident that they are finding problems. And they always point out when they see something interesting. Great people!” – Christa L. (Annandale, MN) Timely “Services today are excellent, timely and well done.” – Jeff C. ( Independence, MN) Top Notch “Natural Shore is top-notch. We really appreciate the communication, thoughtful suggestions, and quality support for our restoration sites. Thank you!” – Dawn T. – VLAWMO (Vadnais Heights, MN) Good Communication “I think that everything went well. Good communication and timely implementation.” – Dean L. (Eagan, Minnesota) Knowledgeable “Natural Shore has been very helpful and knowledgeable with our project. I appreciate when they let me know when they are coming to our site.” – Peg M. Pax Christi Church, (Eden Prairie, MN) Guided Forest and Wet Meadow Restoration “Natural Shore are expert restoration specialists. From consultations on-site preparation and plant species selection to installation, they did a fantastic job! Their knowledgeable staff helped plan our entire forest and wet meadow diversity restoration, and their plant stock of native grasses, sedges and forbs were of outstanding quality. Their entire team were professional, communicative and made sure our project was completed on schedule.” – Scott R. (City of Richfield) Tenfold Increase In Bird, Butterfly and Bumble Bee Activity “I met with Natural Shores in the Summer of 2018 to consult on the possibility of planting for native pollinators. They were here for our first project in 2019 encompassing turf grass conversion as well as Japanese Knotweed eradication. Over the following two years, we added three more projects including four plots of no-mow grass. The careful and diligent maintenance crew also keeps our prairies looking great throughout the growing season. They have played an integral part in our native prairie restorations totaling nearly 3 acres to date, with more coming this year. We have seen bird, butterfly and bumblebee activity increase ten-fold in those areas. Without their guidance and mentorship, we wouldn’t be making these contributions to restoring wildlife habitats throughout our association.” – Scott A. -The Preserve Association (Eden Prairie, MN)
Beyond Expectations “Natural Shore has performed above and beyond my expectations. Very knowledgeable staff and crew. It was a pleasure and secured our shoreline, and it looks beautiful. Thank you” – Karen K. (Waconia, MN)
Never Looked Better “Our two ponds look so much better these past few years since we have had the services of Natural Shore.” – Grandview Townhomes (Roseville, MN)
Stopped Erosion “Our shoreline has been eroding for many years. We are amazed at all the plants that will be protecting it in the future!” – Bill and Renee E. (Burnsville, MN)
Great Crew “The work was done quickly and a large crew installed everything in just a couple of days…. Great crew. Answered any questions. Always let us know when they were here and why…. Our shoreline is as good as we could have hoped for. Follow up was excellent” – Pat and Will B. (Eden Prairie, MN)
Invested in Their Work “Everyone I met was knowledgeable, cheerful, invested in their work and my yard. I so appreciated this.” – Susan S. (Edina, MN)
Expertise and Quality Is Worth It “I enjoy working on my restorations myself but I have found the added benefit of NST’s excellent staff has been wonderful for my property. It affords me the opportunity to enjoy the restoration because I do not have to do ALL of the work myself. The expertise and quality they provide is well worth the expense.” – Holly H. (Plymouth, MN)
Always Informative “The maintenance staff always calls before they come and asks if I have any questions. When we are home, they tell us what they are working on and the status of our garden. Very helpful information and very professional” – Becky T. (Edina, MN)
Awesome Maintenance Service “This was the 1st year we used the maintenance service and it was AWESOME!” – Anthony V. (Plymouth, MN)
Stopped Erosion, Restored Shoreline “We have used Natural Shore for many years for shoreline maintenance and restorations. Their recommendations have saved the erosion we were experiencing along the shoreline and have restored our shoreline back to a natural state.” – Lorna N. (Edina, MN)
Helpful Rain Garden Advice “It’s very helpful to be contacted ahead of time when the staff is coming. We’ve also gotten very helpful advice on plants appropriate to our rain gardens.” – Florence F. (Edina, MN)
Know Their Stuff “The Natural Shore crews have always relieved a lot of anxiety for me because I know they do such a great job. They know their stuff. I am confident that they are finding problems. And they always point out when they see something interesting. Great people!” – Christa L. (Annandale, MN)
Top Notch “Natural Shore is top-notch. We really appreciate the communication, thoughtful suggestions, and quality support for our restoration sites. Thank you!” – Dawn T. – VLAWMO (Vadnais Heights, MN)
Good Communication “I think that everything went well. Good communication and timely implementation.” – Dean L. (Eagan, Minnesota)
Knowledgeable “Natural Shore has been very helpful and knowledgeable with our project. I appreciate when they let me know when they are coming to our site.” – Peg M. Pax Christi Church, (Eden Prairie, MN)
Guided Forest and Wet Meadow Restoration “Natural Shore are expert restoration specialists. From consultations on-site preparation and plant species selection to installation, they did a fantastic job! Their knowledgeable staff helped plan our entire forest and wet meadow diversity restoration, and their plant stock of native grasses, sedges and forbs were of outstanding quality. Their entire team were professional, communicative and made sure our project was completed on schedule.” – Scott R. (City of Richfield)
Tenfold Increase In Bird, Butterfly and Bumble Bee Activity “I met with Natural Shores in the Summer of 2018 to consult on the possibility of planting for native pollinators. They were here for our first project in 2019 encompassing turf grass conversion as well as Japanese Knotweed eradication. Over the following two years, we added three more projects including four plots of no-mow grass. The careful and diligent maintenance crew also keeps our prairies looking great throughout the growing season. They have played an integral part in our native prairie restorations totaling nearly 3 acres to date, with more coming this year. We have seen bird, butterfly and bumblebee activity increase ten-fold in those areas. Without their guidance and mentorship, we wouldn’t be making these contributions to restoring wildlife habitats throughout our association.” – Scott A. -The Preserve Association (Eden Prairie, MN)
