Landscapers in Stillwater, MN | Design & Build | Schifsky
Landscape Design & Build · Serving Stillwater, MN

Landscapers in Stillwater, MN

Pools · Paver Patios · Pergolas · Outdoor Kitchens · Retaining Walls
Landscape Design & Build · Serving Stillwater, MN

Working in Stillwater

Schifsky Companies was founded in Stillwater in 1989, so this is home ground for us. From the bluffs above the St. Croix to newer neighborhoods like Liberty and Legends, we design and build patios, boulder retaining walls, pools and complete landscapes that suit Stillwater’s terrain and character.

Our family-owned team has spent 37+ years building patios, pools, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire features, retaining walls and complete landscapes across the Twin Cities. Every Stillwater project is designed in 3D first and built by one accountable crew - on schedule and clearly communicated.

Schifsky Companies started in Stillwater in 1989, and the town still has the widest range of sites we work on anywhere: steep bluff lots above the St. Croix with historic homes and tight access, mid-century neighborhoods on the hill, and newer developments like Liberty on the Lake and Legends with blank-slate backyards and HOA review.

Room to Gather, a patio and stoop renovation on an established Stillwater lot, and The Backyard Barn, a pool finished beside a pole barn on a wooded property, are both on this page. Bluff and hillside lots usually start with grading, boulder or block walls and drainage; the newer neighborhoods start with a complete plan so the patio, pergola and plantings are built once, in the right order.

Our office and showroom are at 3520 Lavern Ave N in Lake Elmo, about 6 miles from Stillwater as the crow flies. Our published projects here are The Backyard Barn, Room to Gather, shown below.

Our Work

Backyards We Have Built Across the Twin Cities

What We Build in Stillwater

What We Design and Build in Stillwater

The same seven services we offer across the Twin Cities, shown on backyards we have built. Tap any photo to see it full size.

Paver Patios and Hardscape

Concrete pavers, porcelain or natural stone over a deep compacted base graded to move water away from the house. Layout first, material second, base always.

Pools and Complete Pool Backyards

Pool, deck, shade, kitchen, grading and plantings designed as one plan and built as one project. Fiberglass shells are installed through our sister company Blaiser Pools; we build everything around them.

Outdoor Kitchens, Fire Features and Pergolas

Louvered pergolas, screens, heaters, built-in kitchens and fire features, planned into the hardscape so gas, electrical and footings go in once.

Retaining Walls and Grading

Block, natural stone and boulder walls that hold the grade and make a sloped lot usable, with the drainage behind them that keeps them standing straight. Engineering requirements vary by city; we check yours during the assessment.

Landscape DesignSwimming PoolsPaver Patios & HardscapeRetaining WallsOutdoor Living & KitchensAluminum PergolasLandscape Drainage

Planning and Investment

What a Backyard Costs in Stillwater

We price by scope, not by city. These are the ranges we quote across the Twin Cities, with our Stillwater work as reference points. Every figure is a complete-project total unless noted.

Paver patio $15,000 to $30,000 Paver patio cost guide
Complete backyard transformation $100,000 to $300,000 The Backyard Barn · $40KRoom to Gather · $45K
Pool plus complete backyard $200,000 to $430,000+ Minnesota pool cost guide
Free consultationAt your home or in the Lake Elmo showroom. We talk scope and give you an honest range.
Design feeCharged when you move into 3D design; explained up front and credited toward your installation when you build with us.
Firm, itemized quoteOnce the design and materials are set, so the number you sign is the number you build to.

Financing is available for qualified projects. See financing options

Reviews

What Homeowners Say

Real Google reviews from homeowners we have built for. Read more reviews.

We worked with Adam from start to finish, beginning in the fall to design a large patio, fire pit area, and improved landscaping in our backyard. … His 3D design brought the project to life and made us confident in our decisions. When the work started this summer, the team stayed on schedule, and worked efficiently while delivering a beautiful result.

Lauren Hood Google review · Jul 2026
Stillwater Landscaping FAQ

Common Questions from Stillwater Homeowners

Do you serve Stillwater?
Absolutely - we were founded in Stillwater in 1989 and have worked throughout the area ever since, from the historic downtown bluffs to Liberty and Legends.
What does a landscape project cost here?
We price by scope, not by city. Across the Twin Cities a focused paver patio typically runs $15,000 to $30,000, a complete backyard transformation $100,000 to $300,000, and a pool-plus-landscape project $200,000 to $430,000 or more. See our full backyard cost guide for the breakdown. You get an honest range at your free consultation and a firm quote once design and materials are set.
Do you offer 3D design, and are you licensed and insured?
Yes to both. Every project starts with realistic 3D design so you can see it before we build, and Schifsky Companies is fully licensed and insured - family-owned for 37+ years.
How far is Schifsky Companies from Stillwater?
About 6 miles. Our office and design showroom are at 3520 Lavern Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042. Consultations happen at your Stillwater home or in the showroom, whichever you prefer.
Have you built projects in or near Stillwater?
Yes. The Backyard Barn, Room to Gather are in Stillwater; the full stories and galleries are linked on this page.
Why Stillwater Homeowners Choose Us

The Schifsky Difference

Family-owned for 37+ years, we design and build your project with one accountable team, so the people who plan it are the people who build it, start to finish.

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  • 37+ Years, Family-OwnedNearly four decades building Twin Cities outdoor spaces - still run by the same family.
  • True Design-BuildOne accountable team from first sketch to final walkthrough - no finger-pointing between trades.
  • See It in 3D FirstWe design your project in realistic 3D so you can refine it before we ever break ground.
  • Built for Minnesota WintersProper base prep, drainage, and craftsmanship engineered to handle our freeze-thaw cycles.
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